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COMPILED    BY 

EDWIN  A.^BEDELL 


WORD  EDITION 


NEW  YORK 

Maynard,  Merrill,  &  Co.,  Publishers 

29,  31  &  33  East  19th  Street 

1903 


Copyright 

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PREFACE 


The  Church  Hymnary  is  the  outgrowth  of  a  smaller  collec* 
tion  prepared  some  years  ago  for  the  use  of  the  Church  and 
Sabbath  School  of  which  the  compiler  is  a  member.  The  value 
and  availability  of  much  of  the  new  music  have  thus  been 
proven  by  practical  use.  From  the  treasures  of  the  whole 
Church,  "  things  new  and  old"  have  been  brought  together  ; 
very  little  of  importance,  it  is  believed,  has  been  omitted,  while 
much  valuable  matter  not  hitherto  used  in  our  Church  Hymnals 
is  now  made  available.  It  has  been  sought  to  make  the  Church 
Hymnary  so  varied,  full,  and  rich,  both  in  hymns  and  tunes, 
that  it  would  commend  itself  to  all  Evangelical  Churches. 

Special  thanks  are  due  to  William  H.  Clark.  D.  D.,  of  Phila- 
delphia, Pa..  Edward  A.  Collier,  D.  D.,  of  Kinderhook,  X.  Y., 
and  Rev.  Frederic  M.  Bird,  of  South  Bethlehem,  Pa.,  for  constant 
assistance  in  preparing  the  work  and  for  many  valuable  sugges- 
tions. To  their  critical  taste  and  judgment,  as  well  as  to  their 
painstaking  labor,  the  compiler  is  under  many  obligations. 

Permission  to  use  hymns  has  been  freely  granted,  and  the 
compiler  desires  to  express  his  appreciation  of  their  courtesy 
to  Houghton,  Mifflin  &  Co.,  for  the  use  of  the  hymns  of  John 
Greenleaf  Whittier  and  Oliver  Wendell  Holmes;  to  Charles 
Scribner's  Sons,  for  the  use  of  No.  928  (from  "  Saxe  Holm 
Stories."  Vol.  1);  to  Denis  Wortman,  D.  D.,  for  the  use  of 
Nos.  702,  713  and  971  (the  last  from  "  Reliques  of  the  Christ ") 
and  to  many  others  whose  names  appear  in  the  body  of  the  book, 

If  the  Church  Hymnary  shall  be  accorded  by  the  Church 
at  large  some  measure  of  the  favor  with  which,  in  a  more  lim- 
ited sphere,  much  of  it  has  already  been  received,  the  com. 
piler  will  feel  thankful  for  the  opportunity  of  making  this  con- 
tribution to  the  promotion  of  the  Service  of  Sacred  Song. 

EDWIN   A.   BEDELL 
Albany,  September  1,  1890 


CONTENTS 


The  Law  of  God, 
The  Apostles'  Creed, 
The  Lord's  Prayer,     - 

Divine  Worship  : 

Opening  of  Service, 

Offerings  to  the  Lord,  - 

Close  of  Service, 
The  Holy  Scriptures, 
The  Holy  Trinity, 
God  the  Father,     - 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 

His  Incarnation  and  Advent, 

His  Life  and  Ministry, 

His  Sufferings  and  Death,  - 

His  Resurrection, 

His  Ascension, 

His  Reign  and  Mediation, 

His  Second  Coming, 
The  Holy  Spirit,    - 
Salvation,  - 

The  Christian  Life  : 

Repentance, 

Faith  and  Consecration, 

Love  and  Gratitude, 

Zeal  and  Courage,  - 

Aspiration, 

Trial  and  Conflict,  - 

Comfort  and  Privileges, 

Joy  and  Hope, 

Watchfulness  and  Prayer, 


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HYMNS 

1-46 

47-59 
60-76 

77-91 

92-106 

107-177 

178-215 
216-242 
243-276 
277-296 
297-315 
316-335 
33&-352 
353-376 
377-410 

411-44S 
440-488 
489-545 

546-583 
584-603 
604-622 
623-651 
652-663 
664-691 


CONTEXTS 


The  Church. 

Building  and  Dedication, 

Its  Ministry, 

Baptism, 

The  Lord's  Supper, 

The  Communion  of  Saints, 

Missions, 
Times  and  Seasons  : 

Morning, 

Evening, 

The  Year, 

The  Seasons, 

Harvest-Home  Festivals. 

Thanksgiving, 

National, 
For  those  at  Sea, 
Marriage,    - 
Flower  Festivals, 
Children's  Hymn-. 
Death  and  the  Resurrection, 
The  Judgment, 
The  Life  Everlasting, 

Doxologies,        - 
Chants  and  Responses, 
Index  of  Scripture  Texts, 
Index  of  Subjects, 
Index  of  Authors, 
Index  of  First  Lines, 


HYMNS 

-  692-820 
702-707 

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-  728-761 

762-7S2 

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821-336 

■  S37-S76 
S77- 

■  c-4--5 
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S92-396 
S 9 7-902 
903-903 
909-911 
912-915 
916-934 
935-956 
957-961 
962-994 

PAGES 
750-753 
754-761 
762-766 

767-77- 
773-779 
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As  it  is  Written  in  the  Twentieth   Chapter  of 
the  Book  of  Exodus 


GOD  SPAKE  ALL  THESE  WORDS,  Saying,  I  am 
the  Lord  thy  God,  which  have  brought  thee  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 
I. —  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  Me. 

II. —  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven 
image,  or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven 
above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the 
water  under  the  earth  :  thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself 
to  them,  nor  serve  them  :  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a 
jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the 
children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them 
that  hate  Me;  and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of 
them  that  love  Me,  and  keep  My  commandments. 

III.— Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  m  vain ;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guilt- 
less that  taketh  His  Name  in  vain. 

IV, —  Remember  the  Sabbath-day  to  keep  it  holy. 
Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work  :  but  the 
seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God;  in  it 
thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy 
daughter,  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor 
thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates  :  for 
in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day: 
wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath-day  and  hal- 
lowed it. 


THE  LA  IV  OF  GOD 

V.— Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother :  that  thy 
days  may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee. 

VI.— Thou  shalt  not  kill. 
VII. — Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 
VIII.— Thou  shalt  not  steal. 
IX. — Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against 
thy  neighbor. 

X.— Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house, 
thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man- 
servant, nor  his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor 
any  thing  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

The  Summary  of  the  Law  by  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ 

St.  Matthew,  xxii :  37-40 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
mind.  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment.  And 
the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor 
as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the 
law  and  the  prophets. 


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I    BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth  : 
And  in  Jesus  Christ,  His  only  Son  our  Lord; 
Who  was  conceived   by  the    Holy  Ghost,   born  of  the 

Virgin  Mary; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead  and 

buried;  He  descended  into  hell; 
The  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead  ; 
He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  at  the  right  hand 

of  God  the  Father  Almighty  ; 
From  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 

dead. 
I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost  : 

The  Holy  Catholic  Church,  the  communion  of  saints : 
The  forgiveness  of  sins  : 
The  resurrection  of  the  body : 
And  the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 


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OUR  Father. which  art  in  heaven, 
Hallowed  be  Thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come. 

Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors. 
And   lead  us   not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from 

evil : 
For  Thine  is  the    kingdom,  and   the   power,   and   the 

glory,  for  ever.    Amen. 


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8,  8,  7.     D. 

JESUS,  Lord,  forever  living, 
J      From  Thy  Church  what  glad  thanksgiving 

Should  to  Thee  forever  flow  ! 
Thine  this  day  our  heart's  oblation, 
All  our  praise  and  adoration, 

All  we  are,  and  have,  and  know. 

2.  Here  may  prayer  and  sins'  confession, 
Perfumed  by  Thine  intercession, 

As  sweet  incense  heavenward  rise : 
Here  to  contrite  hearts  and  broken, 
Give,  O  Lord,  the  secret  token 

Of  accepted  sacrifice. 

3.  On  the  children  of  affliction, 
Let  Thy  hands  of  benediction 

Drop  Thy  comfort  from  above : 
Be  Thyself  our  hidden  Manna, 
And  above  us  let  the  banner 

Of  Thy  banquet-house  be  love. 

4.  Thus  with  Thee  and  Thine  in  union, 
Glad  we  own  the  blest  communion 

Of  the  saints'  unnumbered  host, 
Who  with  angels  bow  before  Thee, 
And  with  endless  praise  adore  Thee, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

D.  S.  R.     289* 


10  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

7S.  68.     D. 

2         C\  DAY  of  rest  and  gladness, 
\J     0  day  of  joy  and  light, 
0  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright : 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 

Through  ages  joined  in  tune, 
Sing  holy,  holy,  holy, 

To  the  Great  God  Triune. 

2.  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth ; 
On  thee  our  Lord,  victorious, 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven, 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3.  To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heavenly  manna  falls ; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls, 
Where  gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

4.  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  our  day  of  rest, 
We  reach  the  rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest ; 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father,  and  to  Son ; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 

Christopher  Wordsworth     1858 


OPENING  OF  SER  VICE  1 1 

7s   6s.     D 

THE  dawn  of  God's  new  Sabbath 
Breaks  o'er  the  earth  again, 
As  some  sweet  summer  morning 

After  a  night  of  pain. 
It  comes  as  cooling  showers 
To  cheer  a  thirsting  land, 
As  shades  of  clustered  palm-trees 
'Mid  weary  wrastes  of  sand. 

Lord,  we  would  bring  our  burden 

Of  sinful  thought  and  deed, 
In  Thy  pure  presence  kneeling 

From  bondage  to  be  freed  ; 
Our  heart's  most  bitter  sorrow 

For  all  our  work  undone, 
So  many  talents  wasted, 

So  few  true  conquests  won. 

Yet  still,  O  Lord  long-suffering, 

Still  grant  us  in  our  need 
Here  in  Thy  holy  presence 

The  saving  name  to  plead  ; 
And  on  Thy  day  of  blessings, 
Within  Thy  temple  walls, 
To  foretaste  the  pure  worship 
Of  Zion's  golden  halls  : 

..  Until  in  joy  and  gladness 

We  reach  that  home  at  last, 
When  life's  short  week  of  sorrow 

And  sin  and  strife  is  past ; 
When  angel-hands  have  gathered 

The  first  ripe  fruit  for  Thee, 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Most  Holy  Trinity! 

Ada  Cambridge  Cross    1866 


12  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

8s.  7s.    7, 

4     jVPEN  now  thy  gates  of  beauty, 
^     Zion,  let  me  enter  there, 
Where  my  soul  in  joyful  duty 

Waits  for  Him  who  answers  prayer; 
O  how  blessed  is  this  place, 
Filled  with  solace,  light,  and  grace. 

2.   Yes,  my  God,  I  come  before  Thee, 
Come  Thou  also  down  to  me: 

Where  we  find  Thee  and  adore  Thee, 
There  a  heaven  on  earth  must  be. 

To  my  heart,  O  enter  Thou, 

Let  it  be  Thy  temple  now. 

3.  Here  Thy  praise  is  gladly  chanted. 

Here  Thy  seed  is  duly  sown, 
Let  my  soul,  where  it  is  planted, 

Bring  forth  precious  sheaves  alone, 
So  that  all  I  hear  may  be 
Fruitful  unto  life  in  me. 

4.  Speak,  O  God,  and  I  will  hear  Thee, 

Let  Thy  will  be  done  indeed  ; 
May  I  undisturbed  draw  near  Thee 

While  Thou  dost  Thy  people  feed; 
Here  of  Life  the  Fountain  flows, 
Here  is  balm  for  all  our  woes. 

Benjamin  Schmolck    1704 
Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth    1862 


OPENING  OP  SEA  VICE  13 

7s.    6  lines 

SAFELY,  through  another  week, 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  His  courts  to  day: 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2.  While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  Thy  reconciled  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame  : 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  Thee. 

3.  Here  we  come  Thy  name  to  praise ; 

May  we  feel  Thy  presence  near: 
May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes. 

While  we  in  Thy  house  appear: 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4.  May  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints  ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints: 
Thus  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  Church  above. 

John  Newton     177 


14  DIVINE   WORSHIP 


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6  rYi0  Thee,  my  God  and  Saviour, 

-l       My  heart  exulting  sings, 
Rejoicing  in  Thy  favor, 

Almighty  King  of  kings : 
I'll  celebrate  Thy  glory, 

With  all  Thy  saints  above, 
And  tell  the  joyful  story, 

Of  Thy  redeeming  love. 

2.  Soon  as  the  morn  with  roses 

Bedecks  the  dewy  east, 
And  when  the  sun  reposes 

Upon  the  ocean's  breast, 
My  voice  in  supplication, 

Well  pleased,  Thou  shalt  hear: 
O  grant  me  Thy  salvation, 

And  to  my  soul  draw  near. 

3.  By  Thee  through  life  supported, 

I  pass  the  dangerous  road, 
With  heavenly  hosts  escorted 

Up  to  their  bright  abode; 
There  cast  my  crown  before  Thee ; 

Now  all  my  conflicts  o'er, 
And  day  and  night  adore  Thee; 

What  can  an  angel  more  ? 

Thomas  Haweis    1793 


OPENING  OF  SERVICE  16 

7s.  6s      D. 

THINE  holy  day's  returning 
Our  hearts  exult  to  see; 
And  with  devotion  burning, 
Ascend,  our  God,  to  Thee. 
To-day  with  purest  pleasure, 

Our  thoughts  from  earth  withdraw ; 
We  search  for  sacred  treasure, 
We  learn  Thy  holy  law. 

2.  We  join  to  sing  Thy  praises, 

God  of  the  Sabbath  day  ; 
Each  voice  in  gladness  raises 

Its  loudest,  sweetest  lay. 
Thy  richest  mercies  sharing, 

O  fill  us  with  Thy  love, 
By  grace  our  souls  preparing 

For  nobler  praise  above. 

Ray  Palmer     1834 


3      FEATHER,  again  in  Jesus'  name  we  meet, 
1      And  bow  in  penitence  beneath  Thy  feet ; 
Again  to  Thee  our  feeble  voices  raise, 
To  sue  for  mercy,  and  to  sing  Thy  praise. 

2.  O  we  would  bless  Thee  for  Thy  ceaseless  care, 
And  all  Thy  work  from  day  to  day  declare  ! 
Is  not  our  life  with  hourly  mercies  crowned  ? 
Does  not  Thine  arm  encircle  us  around? 


16  DIVINE  WORSHIP 

3.  Alas  !  unworthy  of  Thy  boundless  love, 
Too  oft  with  careless  feet  from  Thee  we  rove; 
But  now  encouraged  by  Thy  voice,  we  come, 
Returning  sinners,  to  a  Father's  home. 

4.  O  by  that  name  in  which  all  fullness  dwells, 
O  by  that  love  which  every  love  excels, 

O  by  that  blood  so  freely  shed  for  sin, 
Open  blest  Mercy's  gate,  and  take  us  in  ! 

Lucy  K.  G.  Whitmork    1828 


Q       A  GAIN  returns  the  day  of  holy  rest, 

-T1     Which,  when  He  made  the  world,  Jeho- 
vah blessed  ; 
When,  like  His  own,  He  bade  our  labors  cease, 
And  all  be  piety,  and  all  be  peace. 

2.  Let  us  devote  this  consecrated  day 

To  learn  His  will,  and  all  we  learn  obey; 
So  shall  He  hear,  when  fervently  we  raise 
Our  supplications  and  our  songs  of  praise. 

3.  Father  of  heaven  !  in  whom  our  hopes  confide, 
Whose  power  defends  us,  and  whose  precepts 

guide, 
In  life  our  Guardian,  and  in  death  our  Friend, 
Glory  supreme  be  Thine,  till  time  shall  end. 

William  Mason     1796 


OPENING  OF  SERVICE  17 

H.  M. 

10  \I7ELCOME,  delightful  morn, 

W       Thou  day  of  sacred  rest: 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  ; 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest ; 
From  the  low  train  of  mortal  toys, 

I  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2.  Now  may  the  King  descend, 

And  fill  His  throne  of  grace : 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  Thy  face  ; 
Let  sinners  feel  Thy  quickening  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

3.  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  bless  these  sacred  hours  ; 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  e'er  be  spent  in  vain. 

Hayward,  in  John  Dobell's  Collection     1806 


H.  M. 


11       T    ORD  of  the  worlds  above, 

A-'     How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love, 

Thine  earthly  temples  are  ! 
To  Thine  abode  my  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires,  to  see  my  God. 


18  DIVINE  WORSHIP 

2.  O  happy  souls,  that  pray- 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ; 
O  happy  men,  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  Thee  still ;  and  happy  they, 
That  love  the  way  to  Zion's  hill. 

3.  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 
O  glorious  seat,  when  God,  our  King, 
Shall  thither  bring  our  willing  feet  ! 

Isaac  Watts    1719 


12       A  WAKE,  ye  saints,  awake  ! 
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H.  M. 


d  hail  this  sacred  day : 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay: 
Come,  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose ; 
He  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes ; 
And  now  He  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  His  love. 

All  hail,  triumphant  Lord ! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings, 
And  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings : 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

Elizabeth  Scott    1756       Thomas  Cottkrill    18x0 


13 


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S.  M. 

HOW  charming  is  the  place, 
Where  my  Redeemer  God 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  His  face, 
And  sheds  His  love  abroad. 

2.  Here,  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crowned, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  Him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 

3.  To  Him  their  prayers  and  cries 

Each  humble  soul  presents : 
He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants. 

4.  To  them  His  sovereign  will 

He  graciously  imparts  ; 
And  in  return  accepts,  with  smiles, 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

5.  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 

Within  Thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  Thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 

Samuel  Stenxett    1772   • 
S.  M. 

14      LI  AIL  to  the  Sabbath  day  : 
A  1      The  day  divinely  given  ; 
When  men  to  God  their  homage  pay, 
And  earth  draws  near  to  heaven. 

2.  Lord,  in  this  sacred  hour 

Within  Thy  courts  we  bend, 
And  bless  Thy  love,  and  own  Thy  power, 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend. 

3.  But  Thou  art  not  alone 

In  courts  by  mortals  trod  ; 


20  DIVINE  WORSHIP 

Nor  only  is  the  day  Thine  own 
When  man  draws  near  to  God. 

4.  Thy  temple  is  the  arch 

Of  yon  unmeasured  sky ; 
Thy  Sabbath,  the  stupendous  march 
Of  grand  eternity. 

5.  Lord,  may  that  holier  day 

Dawn  on  Thy  servants'  sight ; 
And  purer  worship  may  we  pay 
In  heavens  unclouded  light. 

Stephen  Greenleaf  Bulfinch    1832 
S.  M. 

15      Y\  7ELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
*  V      That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2.  The  King  Himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  His  saints  to-day; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  Him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3.  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  Lord  hath  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4.  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit,  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


1 6     'THIS  is  the  day  of  light ; 


Isaac  Watts    1709 
S.  M. 


Let  there  be  light  to-day : 
O  Dayspring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 


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2.  This  is  the  day  of  rest : 

Our  failing  strength  renew  ! 
On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 

3.  This  is  the  day  of  peace  ; 

Thy  peace  our  spirits  fill : 
Bid  Thou  the  blast  of  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

4.  This  is  the  day  of  prayer  ; 

Let  earth  to  heaven  draw  near : 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there ; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5.  This  is  the  first  of  days! 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 
O  Vanquisher  of  death  ! 

John  Ellerton    1868 

17      OING  to  the  Lord,  our  Might,  s-  * 

O     With  holy  fervor  sing  ; 
Let  hearts  and  instruments  unite 
To  praise  our  heavenly  King. 

2.  This  is  His  holy  house, 

And  this  His  festal  day, 
When  He  accepts  the  humblest  vows 
That  we  sincerely  pay. 

3.  The  Sabbath  to  our  sires 

In  mercy  first  was  given  ; 
The  Church  her  Sabbaths  still  requires 
To  speed  her  on  to  heaven. 

4.  We  still,  like  them  of  old, 

Are  in  the  wilderness ; 
And  God  is  still  as  near  His  fold, 
To  pity  and  to  bless. 


22  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

5.  Then  let  us  open  wide 

Our  hearts  for  Him  to  fill; 
And  He  that  Israel  then  supplied, 
Will  help  His  Israel  still. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte    1834 

1  8      C WEET  is  the  work,  O  Lord,  s  M- 

^J     Thy  glorious  acts  to  sing, 
To  praise  Thy  name,  and  hear  Thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2.  Sweet,  at  the  dawning  light, 

Thy  boundless  love  to  tell; 
And,  when  approach  the  shades  of  night, 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 

3.  Sweet,  on  this  day  of  rest, 

To  join  in  heart  and  voice 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  Thee  best, 
And  in  Thy  name  rejoice. 

4.  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

Be  every  Sabbath  given, 
That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

Harriet  Auber    1829 
CM. 

1 9    T)  LEST  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright 
AJ     The  first  and  best  of  days  ; 
The  laborer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight, 
A  day  of  mirth  and  praise. 

2.  My  Saviour's  face  did  make  thee  shine. 

His  rising  did  thee  raise : 
This  made  thee  heavenly  and  divine 
Beyond  the  common  days. 

3.  The  first-fruits  do  a  blessing  prove 

To  all  the  sheaves  behind ; 


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And  they  that  do  a  Sabbath  love 
A  happy  week  shall  find. 

4.  This  day  must  I  fore  God  appear, 
For,  Lord,  the  day  is  Thine: 
O  let  me  spend  it  in  Thy  fear, 
Then  shall  the  day  be  mine. 

John  Mason     1633 

20  A  RISE,  O  King  of  grace,  arise,         c-  M- 
**     And  enter  to  Thy  rest : 

Lo,  Thy  Church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  owned  and  blest. 

2.  Enter  with  all  Thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  word  ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3.  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows, 

Here  let  Thy  praise  be  spread  ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  Thy  house, 
And  fill  Thy  poor  with  bread. 

4.  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign. 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine, 
Justice  and  truth  His  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

Isaac  Watts     1719 
C.  M. 

21  ^T  7TTH  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day, 

VV      Which  God  has  called  His  own; 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  His  throne. 

2.  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord,  how  fair, 
Where  willing  votaries  throng, 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer 
And  pour  the  choral  song. 


24  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

3.  Spirit  of  grace,  0  deign  to  dwell 

Within  Thy  Church  below ; 
Make  her  in  holiness  excel, 
With  pure  devotion  glow. 

4.  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found ; 

Let  all  her  sons  unite, 
To  spread  with  grateful  zeal  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

Harriet  Auber     1829 

22      f)  VERY  God  of  very  God,  c.  m.  d. 

^J     And  very  Light  of  Light, 
Whose  feet  this  earth's  dark  valley  trod, 
That  so  it  might  be  bright ; 

2.  Our  hopes  are  weak,  our  fears  are  strong, 

Thick  darkness  blinds  our  eyes  ; 
Cold  is  the  night,  and  O  we  long 
That  Thou,  our  Sun,  wouldst  rise! 

3.  And  even  now,  though  dull  and  gray, 

The  east  is  brightening  fast, 
And  kindling  to  the  perfect  Day, 
That  never  shall  be  past. 

4.  O  guide  us  till  our  path  is  done, 

And  we  have  reached  the  shore 
Where  Thou,  our  Everlasting  Sun, 
Art  shining  evermore. 

5.  We  wait  in  faith,  and  turn  our  face 

To  where  the  daylight  springs, 
Till  Thou  shalt  come,  our  gloom  to  chase 
With  healing  on  Thy  wings. 

6.  To  God  the  Father,  power  and  might 

Both  now  and  ever  be; 
To  Him  that  is  the  Light  of  Light, 
And,  Holy  Ghost,  to  Thee  ! 

John  Mason  Nkalb    184a 


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C.  M. 


23  POME,  Thou  Desire  of  all  Thy  saints  ! 
vy     Our  humble  strains  attend, 

While,  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  Thy  feet  we  bend. 

2.  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise ! 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies ! 

3.  Come,  Lord !  Thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame  ; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  Thy  name. 

4.  Dear  Saviour !  let  Thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  Thy  dwellings  here, 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

5.  Then  shall  our  hearts  enraptured  say, 

Come,  great  Redeemer  I  come, 
And  bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day, 
That  calls  Thy  children  home. 

Anne  Steele     1760 
C.  M. 

24  f    ORD,  in  the  morning  Thou  shalt  hear 
-L'     My  voice  ascending  high  ; 

To  Thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  Thee  lift  up  mine  eye : 

2.  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 
To  plead  for  all  His  saints, 
Presenting,  at  His  Fathers  throne, 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 


26  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

3.  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand ; 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  Thy  delight, 
Nor  dwell  at  Thy  right  hand. 

4.  But  to  Thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  Thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  Thy  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  Thy  fear. 

5.  O  may  Thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness; 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 
CM. 

25      T^HIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
-I       He  calls  the  hours  His  own  ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2.  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  His  wonders  tell. 

3.  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  comes  in  God  His  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 


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4.   Hosanna,  in  the  highest  strains 
The  Church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 

Isaac  Watts     17 19 
C.  M. 

26       CARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
■L'      I  haste  to  seek  Thy  face  ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  Thy  cheering  grace. 

2.  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3.  I've  seen  Thy  glory  and  Thy  power 

Through  all  Thy  temple  shine  : 
My  God  repeat  that  heavenly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4.  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move ; 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  Thy  forgiving  love. 

5.  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  King; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

Isaac  Watts     1719 


28  DIVINE  WORSHIP 

C.  M. 

27  DEHOLD  we  come,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee, 
•D     And  bow  before  Thy  throne  ; 

We  come  to  offer  on  our  knee 
Our  vows  to  Thee  alone. 

2.  Whate'er  we  have,  whate'er  we  are, 

Thy  bounty  freely  gave  ; 
Thou  dost  us  here  in  mercy  spare, 
And  wilt  hereafter  save. 

3.  Come  then,  my  soul,  bring  all  thy  powers, 

And  grieve  thou  hast  no  more ; 
Bring  every  day  thy  choicest  hours, 
And  thy  great  God  adore. 

4.  But,  above  all,  prepare  thine  heart 

On  this,  His  own  blest  day, 
In  its  sweet  task  to  bear  thy  part, 
And  sing,  and  love,  and  pray. 

John  Austin     1668 
CM. 

28  1\  \  Y  Lord,  my  Love,  was  crucified, 
iVl      He  all  the  pains  did  bear; 

But  in  the  sweetness  of  His  rest 
He  makes  His  servants  share. 

2.  How  sweetly  rest  Thy  saints  above 

Which  in  Thy  bosom  lie  ; 
The  Church  below  doth  rest  in  hope 
Of  that  felicity. 

3.  Thou,  Lord,  who  daily  feed'st  Thy  sheep, 

Mak'st  them  a  weekly  feast ; 
Thy  flocks  meet  in  their  several  folds 
Upon  this  day  of  rest. 


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4.  Welcome  and  dear  unto  my  soul 

Are  these  sweet  feasts  of  love ; 
But  what  a  Sabbath  shall  I  keep 
When  I  shall  rest  above! 

5.  I  bless  Thy  wise  and  wondrous  love, 

Which  binds  us  to  be  free  ; 
Which  makes  us  leave  our  earthly  snares, 
That  we  may  come  to  Thee. 

6.  I  come,  I  wait,  I  hear,  I  pray, 

Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  I  trace ; 
I  sing  to  think  this  is  the  way 
Unto  my  Saviour's  face. 

John  Mason    1683 
CM. 

29       A  GAIN  our  earthly  cares  we  leave, 
^T-     And  in  Thy  courts  appear; 
Again,  with  joyful  feet,  we  come 
To  meet  our  Saviour  here. 

2.  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell : 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

3.  May  we  in  faith  receive  Thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  prayers ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

4    Show  us  some  token  of  Thy  love, 
Our  fainting  hope  to  raise; 
And  pour  Thy  blessing  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

John  Newton*     1779  v.  i.  Thomas  Cotterill     1819 


30  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

L.  M.  6  lines 

30  CORTH  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky, 
1       Lord,  to  Thine  altar's  shade  we  fly ; 

Forth  from  the  world,  its  hope  and  fear, 
Saviour,  we  seek  Thy  shelter  here  : 
Weary  and  weak,  Thy  grace  we  pray  ; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  Thy  guests  away. 

2.  Long  have  we  roamed  in  want  and  pain, 
Long  have  we  sought  Thy  rest  in  vain  ; 
Wildered  in  doubt,  in  darkness  lost, 
Long  have  our  souls  been  tempest-tossed  : 
Low  at  Thy  feet  our  sins  we  lay ; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  Thy  guests  away. 

Reginald  Heber    1820 
L.  M. 

31  QWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
*J   To  praise  Thyname, give  thanks,and  sing; 

To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  Thy  truth  at  night. 

2.  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ; 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast ; 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3.  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  word ; 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine. 
How  deep  Thy  counsels,  how  divine. 

4.  Lord,  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 


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5.  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below  ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ, 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

Isaac  Watts     17 19 
L   M 

32       A  LL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 

*!■     Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice  : 
Him  serve  with  fear,  His  praise  forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  Him,  and  rejoice. 

2.  The  Lord,  ye  know,  is  God  indeed, 

Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make: 
We  are  His  flock,  He  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 

3.  O  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 

Approach  with  joy  His  courts  unto  : 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  His  name  always, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

4.  For  why?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good, 

His  mercy  is  forever  sure  : 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

William  Kethe     1561 
L.  M. 

33      I  TOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

A  1      O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  ; 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints, 
To  meet  the  assemblies  of  Thy  saints. 

2.  Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  Thy  throne  of  majesty; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 


32  DIVINE  WORSHIP 

3.  Blest  are  the  souls  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  Thy  grace  ; 
There  they  behold  Thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  Thy  face,  and  learn  Thy  praise, 

4.  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate  ; 

God  is  their  strength,  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

5.  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length  ; 
Till  all  before  Thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

Isaac  Watts     17 19 
L.  M. 

34       A  NOTHER  six  days*  work  is  done, 
A     Another  Sabbath  is  begun  : 
Return  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  hath  blest. 

2.  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3.  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  Church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4.  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 

In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away; 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 

In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

Joseph  Stennett    171a 


OPENIXG  OF  SERVICE  33 

L.  M. 

35  POME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell, 
v^     By  faith  and  love,  in  every  breast ; 

Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel, 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2.  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength  ; 

Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 
And  learn  the  height  and  breadth  and  length 
Of  Thine  unmeasurable  grace. 

3,  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 

More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done, 

By  all  the  Church,  through  Christ,  His  Son 

Isaac  Watts     1709 
7S. 

36  r    ORD,  we  come  before  Thee  now, 
i-^     At  Thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 

O  do  not  our  suit  disdain, 

Shall  we  seek  Thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2.  Lord,  on  Thee  our  souls  depend  ; 
In  compassion,  now  descend  ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  Thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise. 

3.  In  Thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  Thee,  here  we  stay 
Lord,  we  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing  Thou  bestow. 

4.  Send  some  message  from  Thy  word. 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford  ; 
Let  Thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 


34  DIVIXE   WORSHIP 

5.  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn> 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those  that  are  cast  down  lift  up, 
Strong  in  faith,  in  love,  and  hope. 

6.  Grant  that  those  who  seek  may  find 
Thee  a  God  sincere  and  kind  ; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 

Let  us  all  rejoice  in  Thee. 


William  Hammond     1745 
7S» 


37      'TO  Thy  temple  I  repair ; 

A       Lord,  I  love  to  worship  there, 
When  within  the  veil  I  meet 
Christ  before  the  mercy-seat. 

2.  While  Thy  glorious  praise  is  sung, 
Touch  my  lips,  unloose  my  tongue, 
That  my  joyful  soul  may  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord  my  Righteousness. 

3.  While  the  prayers  of  saints  ascend, 
God  of  love,  to  mine  attend  ; 
Hear  me,  for  Thy  Spirit  pleads, 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4.  While  I  hearken  to  Thy  law, 
Fill  my  soul  with  humble  awe, 
Till  Thy  gospel  bring  to  me 
Life  and  immortality. 

5.  While  Thy  ministers  proclaim 
Peace  and  pardon  in  Thy  Name, 
Through  their  voice,  by  faith,  may  I 
Hear  Thee  speaking  from  the  sky. 


OPENING  OF  SERVli  E  35 

6.    From  Thy  house  when  I  return, 
May  my  heart  within  me  burn; 
And  at  evening  let  me  say, 
I  have  walked  with  God  to-day. 

James  Montgomery    1812 


38      ON  this  day,  the  first  of  days, 

Vy      God  the  Father's  name  we  praise ; 
Who,  creation's  Fount  and  Spring, 
Did  the  world  from  darkness  bring. 

2.  On  this  day  the  eternal  Son 
Over  death  His  triumph  won  ; 
On  this  day  the  Spirit  came 
With  His  gifts  of  living  flame. 

3.  O  that  fervent  love  to-day 
May  in  every  heart  have  sway, 
Teaching  us  to  praise  aright 
God,  the  Source  of  life  and  light  ! 

4.  Father !  who  didst  fashion  me 
Image  of  Thyself  to  be, 

Fill  me  with  Thy  love  divine, 
Let  my  every  thought  be  Thine. 

5.  Holy  Jesus!   may  I  be 

Dead  and  buried  here  with  Thee  ; 
And,  by  love  inflamed,  arise 
Unto  Thee  a  sacrifice. 

Tr.  bv  Henry  Williams  Baker     1S61 


36  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

39      POME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
v^     Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2.  With  my  burden  I  begin  : 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  ; 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

3.  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

4.  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

5.  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

John  Newton    1779 


40      \\  AIL  !  sacred  day  of  earthly  rest, 

1  1      From  toil  and  trouble  free  ; 
Hail !  day  of  light,  that  bringest  light 
And  joy  to  me. 

2.  A  holy  stillness,  breathing  calm 
On  all  the  world  around, 
Uplifts  my  soul,  O  God,  to  Thee, 
Where  rest  is  found. 


p.  M. 


OPENING  OF  SERVICE  37 

3.  On  all  I  think,  or  say,  or  do, 

A  ray  of  light  divine 
Is  shed,  O  God,  this  day  by  Thee, 
For  it  is  Thine. 

4.  Accept,  O  God,  my  hymn  of  praise, 

That  Thou  this  day  hast  given  ; 
Sweet  foretaste  of  that  endless  day 
Of  rest  in  heaven. 

Godfrey  Thring     1858 
S.  P.  M. 

41       LJOW  pleased  and  blest  was  I, 

1  1      To  hear  the  people  cry, 
"  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day !  M 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 
We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

2,  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorned  with  wondrous  grace, 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round  : 

In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 
The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3.  There  David's  greater  Son 
Has  fixed  His  royal  throne  ; 

He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there. 

He  bids  the  saints  be  glad  ; 

He  makes  the  sinner  sad  ; 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 


38  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

4.  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait, 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest: 
The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 
And  wishes  thine  increase, 

A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest! 

5.  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 

"  Peace  to  this  sacred  house!  " 
For  there  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell ; 

And  since  my  glorious  God 

Makes  thee  His  blest  abode, 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 
S.  M. 

4:2    \1Pth  j°y  we  ^ft our  eyes 

W       To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  Love.     . 

2.  Before  Thy  throne  we  bow, 

O  Thou  almighty  King ; 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3.  While  in  Thy  house  we  kneel, 

With  trust  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  mercy  and  Thy  truth  reveal, 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

4.  Lord,  teach  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  tune  our  lips  to  sing; 
Nor  from  Thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 

Thomas  Jervis    1795 


OPENING  nr  SERVICE  39 

43  Y\  WELCOME,  sacred  day  of  rest!     *    D- 

*  V       Sweet  repose  from  worldly  care  : 
Da>'  above  all  days  the  best, 

When  our  souls  for  heaven  prepare  ; 
Day,  when  our  Redeemer  rose, 

Victor  o'er  the  hosts  of  hell : 
Thus  He  vanquished  all  our  foes; 

Let  our  lips  His  glory  tell. 

2.  Gracious  Lord  !  we  love  this  day, 

When  we  hear  Thy  holy  word  ; 
When  we  sing  Thy  praise,  and  pray 

Earth  can  no  such  joys  afford  : 
But  a  better  rest  remains, 

Heavenly  Sabbaths,  happier  days, 
Rest  from  sin,  and  rest  from  pains, 

Endless  joys,  and  endless  praise. 

William  Brown     1822 
75.     D. 

44  OLEASAXT  are  Thy  courts  above, 
A        In  the  land  of  light  and  love  ; 
Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  below, 

In  this  land  of  sin  and  woe. 
O,  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For  the  converse  of  Thy  saints, 
For  the  brightness  of  Thy  face, 
King  of  glory.  God  of  grace. 

2.   Happy  souls,  their  praises  flow 
Even  in  this  vale  of  woe  ; 
Waters  in  the  desert  rise. 
Manna  feeds  them  from  the  skies: 
On  they  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Till  they  reach  Thy  throne  at  length  ; 
At  Thy  feet  adoring  fall, 
Who  hast  led  them  safe  through  all. 


40  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

3.  Lord  be  mine  this  prize  to  win; 
Guide  me  through  a  world  of  sin; 
Keep  me  by  Thy  saving  grace; 
Give  me  at  Thy  side  a  place. 
Sun  and  Shield  alike  Thou  art ; 
Guide  and  guard  my  erring  heart ; 
Grace  and  glory  flow  from  Thee, 
Shower,  0  shower  them,  Lord,  on  me. 

Henry  Francis  Lvte    1834 
8s.     p.     4. 

45      T^  Thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 
A      We,  Thy  people,  now  draw  near: 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 
Speak,  and  let  Thy  servants  hear, 

Hear  with  meekness, 
Hear  Thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2.  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  Thee  ; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
May  we  run,  nor  weary  be, 

Till  Thy  glory 
Without  clouds  in  heaven  we  see. 

3.  There  in  worship  purer,  sweeter. 

Thee  Thy  people  shall  adore  ; 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Far  than  thought  conceived  before  ; 

Full  enjoyment, 
Full,  unmixed,  and  evermore. 

Thomas  Kelly     1815 


OFFERINGS  TO   THE  LORD  41 

40      DREAK  Thou  the  bread  of  life, 
D     Dear  Lord,  to  me, 
As  Thou  didst  break  the  loaves 

Beside  the  sea ; 
Beyond  the  sacred  page 

I  seek  Thee,  Lord  ; 
My  spirit  pants  for  Thee, 
O  living  Word  ! 

2,  Bless  Thou  the  truth,  dear  Lord, 

To  me  —  to  me  — 
As  Thou  didst  bless  the  bread 

By  Galilee ; 
Then  shall  all  bondage  cease, 

All  fetters  fall ; 
And  I  shall  find  my  peace, 

My  All-in-All. 

Mary  A.  Lath  bury     *SSo 

47       TJOLY  offerings,  rich  and  rare,  KM- 

1  A      Offerings  of  praise  and  prayer 

Purer  life  and  purpose  high, 

Clasped  hands,  uplifted  eye, 
Lowly  acts  of  adoration 
To  the  God  of  our  salvation  — 
On  His  altar  laid  we  leave  them  : 
Christ,  present  them  !  God,  receive  them 

2.       Promises  in  sorrow  made, 

Left,  alas  !  too  long  unpaid  ; 

Fervent  wishes,  earnest  thought, 

Never  into  action  wrought  — 
Long  withheld,  we  now  restore  them, 
On  Thy  holy  altar  pour  them : 
There  in  trembling  faith  to  leave  them, 
Christ,  present  them  !  God,  receive  them  ! 


42  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

3.       Vows  and  longings,  hopes  and  fears, 
Broken-hearted  sighs  and  tears, 
Dreams  of  what  we  yet  might  be 
Could  we  cling  more  close  to  Thee, 
Which,  despite  of  faults  and  failings, 
Help  Thy  grace  in  its  prevailings  — 
On  Thine  altar  laid  we  leave  them  : 
Christ,  present  them  !  God,  receive  them  ! 

4        Brighter  joys  and  tenderer  tears, 
Fonder  faith,  more  faithful  fears, 
Lowlier  penitence  for  sin, 
More  of  Christ  our  souls  within  ; 
Love  which,  when  its  life  was  newer, 
Burnt  within  us  deeper,  truer  — 
Lost  too  long,  while  we  deplore  them, 
Jesus,  plead  for!   God,  restore  them! 

5,        Homage  of  each  humble  heart 
Ere  we  from  Thy  house  depart  ; 
Worship  fervent,  deep  and  high, 
Adoration,  ecstasy  ; 
All  that  childlike  love  can  render 
Of  devotion  true  and  tender  — 
On  Thine  altar  laid  we  leave  them  : 
Christ,  present  them  !   God,  receive  them  ' 

5,        To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Though  our  mortal  weakness  raise 
Offerings  of  imperfect  praise. 

Yet  with  hearts  bowed  down  most  lowly. 

Crying,  Holy!   Holy!   Holy! 

On  Thine  altar  laid. we  leave  them  ; 

Christ,  present  them  !  God,  receive  them  ! 

John  Samuel  Bewlev  Monsell    1871 


OFFER INGS  TO   THE  LORD  43 

L.  M. 

48  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  heaven  and  earth 

fl     With  lavish  wealth  before  Thee  bow  , 
Those  treasures  owe  to  Thee  their  birth, 
Creator,  Ruler,  Giver,  Thou. 

2.  The  wealth  of  earth,  of  sky,  of  sea, 

The  gold,  the  silver,  sparkling  gem, 
The  waving  corn,  the  bending  tree, 
Are  Thine :  to  us  Thou  lendest  them. 

3.  To  Thee,  as  early  morning's  dew, 

Our  praises,  alms,  and  prayer  shall  rise  ; 
As  rose,  when  joyous  earth  was  new, 
Faith's  patriarchal  sacrifice. 

4.  We,  Lord,  would  lay  at  Thy  behest 

The  costliest  offerings  on  Thy  shrine  ; 
But  when  we  give,  and  give  our  best, 
We  only  give  Thee  that  is  Thine. 

5.  O  Father,  whence  all  blessings  come, 

O  Son,  dispenser  of  God's  store, 
O  Spirit,  bear  our  offerings  home. 

Lord,  make  them  Thine  forevermore  i 

Edward  Arthur  Dayman     1868 

49  f]  PRAISE  our  God  to-day, 
yj      His  constant  mercy  bless, 

Whose  love  hath  helped  us  on  our  way, 
And  granted  us  success. 

2.  His  arm  the  strength  imparts 
Our  daily  toil  to  bear; 
His  grace  alone  inspires  our  hearts, 
Each  other's  load  to  share, 


44  DIVIME  WORSHIP 

3.  O  happiest  work  below. 

Earnest  of  joy  above, 
To  sweeten  many  a  cup  of  woe. 
By  deeds  of  holy  love  ! 

4.  Lord,  may  it  be  our  choice 

This  blessed  rule  to  keep, 
"  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice, 
And  weep  with  them  that  weep." 

Henry  Williams  Baker    1861 
S.  M. 

50      AA/'k  &lve  Thee  but  Thine  own, 
V  V       Whate'er  the  gift  may  be  : 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  O  Lord,  from  Thee. 

2.  May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 

As  stewards  true  receive, 
And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us, 
To  Thee  our  first-fruits  give. 

3.  The  captive  to  release, 

To  God  the  lost  to  bring, 
To  teach  the  way  of  life  and  peace, 
It  is  a  Christ-like  thing. 

4.  And  we  believe  Thy  word, 

Though  dim  our  faith  may  be, 
Whate'er  for  Thine  we  do,  O  Lord 
We  do  it  unto  Thee. 

William  Walsham  How     1854 


OFFERINGS  TO   THE  LORD  45 

D. 

51  I"  ORD  of  glory,  who  hast  bought  us 
-L'  With  Thy  life-blood  as  the  price, 
Never  grudging  for  the  lost  ones 

That  tremendous  sacrifice. 
Wondrous  honor  hast  Thou  given 

To  our  humblest  charity; 
In  Thine  own  mysterious  sentence, 

l%  Ye  have  done  it  unto  Me." 

2.   Yes:  the  sorrow  and  the  suffering, 

Which  on  every  hand  we  see, 
Channels  are  for  tithes  and  offerings, 

Due  by  solemn  right  to  Thee. 
Give  us  faith,  to  trust  Thee  boldly, 

Hope  to  stay  our  souls  on  Thee  ; 
But,  O  best  of  all  Thy  graces, 

Give  us  Thine  own  charity. 

Eliza  Sibbald  Aldersox     1868 
L.  M. 

52  \\ /"HEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 

*  V     What  were  His  works  from  day  to  day 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race? 

2    Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  Thy  steps  pursue  ; 
Let  alms  bestowed,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3,  That  man  may  breathe,  but  never  lives, 
Who  much  receives  but  nothing  gives, 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank, 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank. 


46  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

4.   But  he  who  marks  from  day  to  day, 
In  generous  acts  his  radiant  way, 
Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

Thomas  Gibbons     1784 
C.  M. 

53      C\  THOU  great  Teacher  from  the  skies, 
^J      Who  lived  and  died  for  men  ; 
Teach  us  with  Thee  to  sympathize, 
And  be  as  Thou  wast  then. 

2.  It  was  the  glory  of  Thy  heart, 

Whate'er  Thou  hadst  to  give ; 
For  others'  sufferings  to  impart, 
For  others'  good  to  live. 

3.  Be  Thou  in  us  a  living  soul; 

Be  Thou  our  spirit's  power; 
Its  secret  thought,  its  life's  control, 
To  guide  it  every  hour. 

4.  We  need  like  Thee  a  spirit  true, 

A  just  and  generous  mind, 
Which  seeks,  in  all  it  has  to  do, 
The  good  of  all  mankind. 

Thomas  Cogswell  Upham    1872 


C.  M. 

54       JESUS,  our  Lord,  how  rich  Thy  grace! 
J      Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  we  count  the  matchless  sum? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt? 


OFFER/AXIS   TO   THE  LORD  47 

2.  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  Thou  exalted  shine  ; 
What  can  our  poverty. bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  Thine? 

3.  But  Thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  Thy  grace, 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  Thy  Father's  face. 

4.  In  them  Thou  mayst  be  clothed  and  fed, 

And  visited  and  cheered  ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress 
Our  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 
C.  M- 

55        1    ORD,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went, 
-L'     By  lane  and  cell  obscure, 
And  let  our  treasures  still  be  spent, 
Like  His,  upon  the  poor. 

2.  Like  Him,  through  scenes  of  deep  distress, 

Who  bore  the  world's  sad  weight, 
We,  in  their  crowded  loneliness, 
Would  seek  the  desolate. 

3.  For  Thou  hast  placed  us  side  by  side 

In  this  wide  world  of  ill ; 
And  that  Thy  followers  may  be  tried, 
The  poor  are  with  us  still. 

4.  Mean  are  all  offerings  we  can  make; 

But  Thou  hast  taught  us,  Lord, 
If  given  for  the  Saviour's  sake, 
They  lose  not  their  reward. 

William  Croswell     1831 


48  VI  VINE   WORSHIP 

8s.  4 

56      C\   LORD  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea, 
v      To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  be  : 
How  shall  we  show  our  love  to  Thee, 
Who  givest  all  ? 

2.  The  golden  sunshine,  vernal  air, 

Sweet  flowers  and  fruit  Thy  love  declare: 
When  harvests  ripen,  Thou  art  there, 
Who  givest  all. 

3.  For  peaceful  homes,  and  healthful  days, 
For  all  the  blessings  earth  displays, 
We  owe  Thee  thankfulness  and  praise, 

Who  givest  all. 

4.  For  souls  redeemed,  for  sins  forgiven, 
For  means  of  grace  and  hopes  of  heaven, 
What  can  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  be  given, 

Who  givest  all  ? 

5.  We  lose  what  on  ourselves  we  spend; 
We  have  as  treasure  without  end 
Whatever,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  lend, 

Who  givest  all. 

6.  Whatever,  Lord,  we  lend  to  Thee, 
Repaid  a  thousandfold  will  be  ; 
Then  gladly  will  we  give  to  Thee, 

Who  givest  all. 

Christopher  Wordsworth     1862 


OFFERINGS  TO   THE  LORD  49 

as.  6. 

57      C\   GOD  of  mercy,  God  of  might, 
^      In  love  and  pity  infinite, 
Teach  us,  as  ever  in  Thy  sight. 
To  live  our  life  to  Thee. 

2.  And  Thou  who  canVst  on  earth  to  die. 
That  fallen  man  might  live  thereby. 

O  hear  us,  for  to  Thee  we  cry. 
In  hope,  O  Lord,  to  Thee. 

3.  Teach  us  the  lesson  Thou  hast  taught. 
To  feel  for  those  Thy  blood  hath  bought ; 
That  every  word    and  deed,  and  thought 
May  work  a  work  for  Thee. 

4.  For  all  are  brethren,  far  and  wide 
Since  Thou,  O  Lord,  for  all  hast  died  : 
Then  teach  us,  whatso'er  betide. 

To  love  them  all  in  Thee. 

5.  In  sickness,  sorrow,  want,  or  care. 
Whate'er  it  be,  'tis  ours  to  share  : 
May  we,  when  help  is  needed,  there 
Give  help  as  unto  Thee. 

6.  And  may  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move 
All  those  who  live,  to  live  in  love, 
Till  Thou  shalt  greet  in  heaven  above 
All  those  who  give  to  Thee. 

Godfrey  Thring    187c 


50  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

58  CATHER  of  our  feeble  race, 

A        Wise,  beneficent,  and  kind  ! 
Spread  o'er  nature's  ample  face, 
Flows  Thy  goodness  unconfined. 

2.  Lord,  what  offerings  shall  we  bring, 

At  Thine  altars  when  we  bow? 
Grateful  loving  hearts,  the  spring 
Whence  the  kind  affections  flow  : 

3.  Willing  hands  to  lead  the  blind, 

Bind  the  wounded,  feed  the  poor; 
Love,  embracing  all  our  kind  ; 
Charity,  with  liberal  store. 

4.  Teach  us,  O  Thou  heavenly  King, 

Thus  to  show  our  grateful  mind  , 
Thus  the  accepted  offering  bring, 
Love  to  Thee  and  all  mankind. 

John  Taylor     1799 
ns.  5. 

59  D  ENDING  before   Thee,  let   our  hymn 
LJ     go  upwards, 

Bright  as  the  sunshine  breaking  from  the  dark- 
ness, 
Thee  we  implore  to  guard  us  on  our  journey, 
Lord  God  Almighty. 

2.  Guard  us  in  toil  when  fainting  in  the  noonday, 
Guard  us  reposing  under  evening  shadows, 
Guard    us    when     midnight     walks    abroad    in 
heaven, 

Lord  God  Almighty. 


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3,  If  the  dread  foe  assail  us  with  temptation, 

Hear  us,  0  Lord,  and  save  us  from  his  danger. 
0  keep  us  pure,  O  lead  us  to  Thy  presence, 
Lord  God  Almighty. 

4.  Glory  to  Thee,  O  Father  Everlasting! 
Glory  to  Thee,  O  Son  and  Holy  Spirit  ! 
One  in  Three  Persons,  Infinite,  Unchanging! 

Lord  God  Almighty. 

John  Coleridge 
ios. 

60      CAVIOUR,  again  to  Thy  dear  name  we 

^     raise, 

With  one  accord,  our  parting  hymn  of  praise  ; 

We  stand  to  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship  cease, 

Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  Thy  word  of  peace. 

2.  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way  ; 
With  Thee  began, with  Thee  shall  end  the  day ; 
Guard  Thou  the  lips  from  sin,  the  hearts  from 

shame, 
That  in  this  house  have  called  upon  Thy  name. 

3.  Grant    us    Thy    peace,    Lord,    through     the 

coming  night. 
Turn  Thou  for  us  its  darkness  into  light ; 
From   harm  and   danger  keep   Thy  children 

free, 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  Thee. 

4.  Grant  us   Thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly 

life, 
Our  balm  in  sorrow,  and  our  stay  in  strife  ; 
Then,  when  Thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict 

cease. 
Call  us,  O  Lord,  to  Thine  eternal  peace. 

John  Ellerton     i366 


52  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

61       MOW  may  He  who  from  the  dead 

1  *      Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2.  May  He  teach  us  to  fulfill 

What  is  pleasing  in  His  sight ; 
Perfect  us  in  all  His  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 

3.  To  that  great  Redeemer's  praise, 

Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood ; 
Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 

John  Newton     1779 
C.  M.  D, 

QQ      T^HE  shadows  of  the  evening  hours 
1       Fall  from  the  darkening  sky, 
Upon  the  fragrance  of  the  flowers 

The  dews  of  evening  lie  ; 
Before  Thy  throne,  O  Lord  of  heaven  ! 

We  kneel  at  close  of  day ; 
Look  on  Thy  children  from  on  high, 
And  hear  us  while  we  pray. 

2.  The  sorrows  of  Thy  servants,  Lord, 

O  do  not  Thou  despise, 
But  let  the  incense  of  our  prayers 

Before  Thy  mercy  rise  ; 
The  brightness  of  the  coming  night 

Upon  the  darkness  rolls ; 
With  hopes  of  future  glory  chase 

The  shadows  of  our  souls. 


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3.  Slowly  the  rays  of  daylight  fade; 

So  fade  within  our  heart 
The  hopes  in  earthly  love  and  joy, 

That  one  by  one  depart ; 
Slowly  the  bright  stars,  one  by  one, 

Within  the  heavens  shine: 
Give  us,  O  Lord,  fresh  hopes  in  heaven, 

And  trust  in  things  divine. 

4.  Let  peace,  O  Lord  !   Thy  peace,  O  God  ! 

L"pon  our  souls  descend, 
From  midnight  fears,  and  perils,  Thou 

Our  trembling  hearts  defend  : 
Give  us  a  respite  from  our  toil, 

Calm  and  subdue  our  woes  ; 
Through  the  long  day  we  suffer,  Lord, 

O  give  us  now  repose  ! 

Adelaide  Anne  Procter     1858 


63      THE  Lord  be  with  us  as  we  bend 
*       His  blessing  to  receive  ; 
His  gift  of  peace  upon  us  send, 
Before  His  courts  we  leave. 

The  Lord  be  with  us  as  we  walk 

Along  our  homeward  road  ; 
In  silent  thought,  or  friendly  talk, 
Our  hearts  be  still  with  God. 

3.  The  Lord  be  with  us  till  the  night 
Shall  close  the  day  of  rest  : 
Be  He  of  every  heart  the  Light, 
Of  every  home  the  Guest. 


c.  M. 


54  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

4.  The  Lord  be  with  us  still,  we  pray, 
His  nightly  watch  to  keep  ; 
Crown  with  His  peace  His  own  blest  day, 
And  guard  His  people's  sleep. 

John  Ellerton    1872 
S.  M. 

64       [   ORD,  at  this  closing  hour, 
A-'     Establish  every  heart 
Upon  Thy  word  of  truth  and  power, 
To  keep  us  when  we  part. 

2.  Peace  to  our  brethren  give  ; 

Fill  all  our  hearts  with  love  ; 
In  faith  and  patience  may  we  live, 
And  seek  our  rest  above. 

3.  Through  changes  bright  or  drear, 

We  would  Thy  will  pursue  ; 
And  toil  to  spread  Thy  kingdom  here, 
Till  we  its  glory  view. 

4.  To  God,  the  Only  Wise, 

In  every  age  adored, 
Let  glory  from  the  Church  arise 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Eleazer  Thompson  Fitch     1845 


Q&      r\UR  day  of  praise  is  done; 
\J     The  evening  shadows  fall ; 
Yet  pass  not  from  us  with  the  sun, 
True  Light  that  lightenest  all. 


S.  M. 


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2.  Around  the  throne  on  high 

Where  night  can  never  be, 
The  white-robed  harpers  of  the  sky 
Bring  ceaseless  hymns  to  Thee. 

3.  Too  faint  our  anthems  here  ; 

Too  soon  of  praise  we  tire  ; 
But  O  the  strains  how  full  and  clear 
Of  that  eternal  choir. 

4.  Yet,  Lord,  to  Thy  dear  will 

If  Thou  attune  the  heart, 
We  in  Thine  angels'  music  still 
May  bear  our  lower  part. 

5.  'Tis  Thine  each  soul  to  calm, 

Each  wayward  thought  reclaim, 
And  make  our  daily  life  a  psalm 
Of  glory  to  Thy  name. 

6.  A  little  while,  and  then 

Shall  come  the  glorious  end  ; 

And  songs  of  angels  and  of  men 

In  perfect  praise  shall  blend. 

John  Ellerton    1867 
C.  M. 

66      C\   GOD,  by  whom  the  seed  is  given, 
^J     By  whom  the  harvest  blessed  : 
Whose  word,  like  manna  showered  from  heaven. 
Is  planted  in  our  breast, 

0,  Preserve  it  from  the  passing  feet, 

And  plunderers  of  the  air, 

The  sultry  sun's  intenser  heat, 

And  thorns  of  worldly  care. 


56  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

3.  Though  buried  deep,  or  thinly  sown, 
Do  Thou  Thy  grace  supply ; 
The  hope  in  earthly  furrows  strown, 
Shall  ripen  in  the  sky. 

Reginald  Heber    1827 
8s.  7s.  7. 

67      CAVIOUR,  now  the  day  is  ending, 
*J     And  the  shades  of  evening  fall ; 
Let  Thy  Holy  Ghost,  descending, 

Bring  Thy  mercy  to  us  all. 
Set  Thy  seal  on  every  heart, 
Jesus !  bless  us  ere  we  part. 

2.  Bless  the  Gospel- message,  spoken 

In  Thine  own  appointed  way; 
Give  each  longing  soul  a  token 

Of  Thy  tender  love  to-day. 
Set  Thy  seal  on  every  heart, 
Jesus !  bless  us  ere  we  part. 

3.  Comfort  those  in  pain  and  sorrow, 

Watch  each  sleeping  child  of  Thine ; 
Let  us  all  arise  to-morrow 

Strengthened  by  Thy  grace  Divine ; 
Set  Thy  seal  on  every  heart, 
Jesus!  bless  us  ere  we  part. 

4.  Pardon  Thou  each  deed  unholy, 

Lord,  forgive  each  sinful  thought ; 
Make  us  contrite,  pure,  and  lowly, 

By  Thy  great  example  taught : 
Set  Thy  seal  on  every  heart, 
Jesus !  bless  us  ere  we  part. 

Sarah  Doudney    i83i 


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8s.  7S. 


QQ      AT  AY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 
1V1      And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above  ! 

2.   Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other,  and  the  Lord  ; 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

John  Newton    1779 
85.  7s. 

69  (    ORD  !  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing; 
-L'     Bid  us  all  depart  in  peace  ; 

Still  on  gospel  manna  feeding, 
Pure  seraphic  joys  increase. 

2.   Fill  our  hearts  with  consolation  ; 
Unto  Thee  our  voices  raise  ; 
When  we  reach  that  blissful  station, 
We  will  give  Thee  nobler  praise. 

Robert  Hawker     1774 
8s.  7s. 

70  [    O,  the  day  of  rest  declineth, 

-L'     Gather  fast  the  shades  of  night ; 
May  the  Sun  which  ever  shineth, 
Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light  ! 

2.   While  Thine  ear  of  love  addressing, 
Thus  our  parting  hymn  we  sing. 
Father,  grant  Thine  evening  blessing, 
Fold  us  safe  beneath  Thy  wing  ! 

Chandler  Robbi:- 


58  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

8S.  7S 

71      /^ALL  Jehovah  thy  salvation, 

v     Rest  beneath  the  Almighty's  shade, 
In  His  secret  habitation 

Dwell,  and  never  be  dismayed. 

2.  There  no  tumult  can  alarm  thee, 

Thou  shalt  dread  no  hidden  snare; 
Guile  nor  violence  can  harm  thee, 
In  eternal  safeguard  there. 

3.  From  the  sword,  at  noonday  wasting, 

From  the  noisome  pestilence, 

In  the  depth  of  midnight,  blasting, 

God  shall  be  thy  sure  defense. 

4.  God  shall  charge  His  angel  legions 

Watch  and  ward  o'er  thee  to  keep ; 
Though  thou  walk  through  hostile  regions, 
Though  in  desert  wilds  thou  sleep. 

5.  Since,  with  pure  and  firm  affection, 

Thou  on  God  hast  set  thy  love, 

With  the  wings  of  His  protection 

He  will  shield  thee  from  above. 

6.  Thou  shalt  call  on  Him  in  trouble, 

He  will  hearken,  He  will  save  ; 
Here  for  grief  reward  thee  double, 
Crown  with  life  beyond  the  grave. 

James  Montgomery    1822 


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72  pENTLY,  Lord,  0  gently  lead  us, 
VJ     Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears, 

Through  the  trials  yet  decreed  us, 
Till  our  last  great  change  appears. 

2.  When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

When  in  devious  paths  we  stray, 
Let  Thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 
Lead  us  in  Thy  perfect  way. 

3.  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draws  near, 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear. 

4.  And,  when  mortal  life  is  ended, 

Bid  us  in  Thine  arms  to  rest, 
Till,  by  angel  bands  attended. 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 

Thomas  Hastings    1830 
8s.  7s.  4 

73  "    ORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
*-*     Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 

O  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

2.  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  Thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  : 
Ma\'  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 


60  DIVINE   WORSHIP 

3.  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

John  Fawcett    1774 
w.  __  8s.  7S.  4 

74:      1XEEP  us,  Lord,  0  keep  us  ever; 

AV     Vain  our  hope,  if  left  by  Thee ; 
We  are  Thine,  O  leave  us  never 
Till  Thy  glorious  face  we  see  : 

Then  to  praise  Thee 
Through  a  bright  eternity. 

2.  Precious  is  Thy  word  of  promise, 
Precious  to  Thy  people  here  ; 
Never  take  Thy  presence  from  us, 
Jesus,  Saviour,  still  be  near: 

Living,  dying, 
May  Thy  name  our  spirits  cheer. 

Thomas  Kelly    1809 
8s.  7s.  4 

75      (^OD  of  our  salvation,  hear  us  ; 
^J     Bless,  O  bless  us,  ere  we  go ; 
When  we  join  the  world,  be  near  us, 
Lest  we  cold  and  careless  grow ; 

Saviour,  keep  us, 
Keep  us  safe  from  every  foe. 


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2    May  we  live  in  view  of  heaven, 

Where  we  hope  to  see  Thy  face  ; 
Save  us  from  unhallowed  leaven, 
All  that  might  obscure  Thy  grace  ; 

Keep  us  walking 
Each  in  his  appointed  place. 

3.  As  our  steps  are  drawing  nearer 
To  the  place  we  call  our  home, 
May  our  view  of  heaven  grow  clearer, 
Hope  more  bright  of  joys  to  come  ; 

And,  when  dying, 
May  Thy  presence  cheer  the  gloom. 

Thomas  Kelly     i8oq 
L.  M.    6  lines 

76      QWEET  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go; 

w     Thy  word  into  our  minds  instill; 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to  glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

2.  The  day  is  gone,  its  hours  have  run, 

And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 
The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won, 
The  broken  vow,  the  frequent  fall. 

3.  Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  from  evil  ways 

True  absolution  and  release ; 
And  bless  us,  more  than  in  past  days, 
With  purity  and  inward  peace. 

4.  Do  more  than  pardon;  give  us  joy, 

Sweet  fear,  and  sober  liberty, 
And  simple  hearts  without  alloy 
That  only  long  to  be  like  Thee. 


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• 
$?  Labor  is  sweet,  for  Thou  hast  toiled; 

And  care  is  light,  for  Thou  hast  cared ; 

Ah  !  never  let  our  works  be  soiled 

With  strife,  or  by  deceit  ensnared. 

6.  For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad, 

The  sinful,  unto  Thee  we  call  ; 
O,  let  Thy  mercy  make  us  glad  : 

Thou  art  our  Jesus,  and  our  all. 
Through  life's  long  day  and  death's  dark  night, 
O  gentle  Jesus,  be  our  Light. 

Frederic  William  Faber    1849 
L.  P.  M. 

77      T  LOVE  the  volume  of  Thy  word  ; 

1      What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 
To  souls  benighted  and  distressed  : 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way, 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 
Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

2.  From  the  discoveries  of  Thy  law 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw : 

These  are  my  study  and  delight ; 
Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold  that  hath  the  furnace  past 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

3.  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies  ; 

But  'tis  Thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean. 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 


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4.  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain  ; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  Thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 

Isaac  Watts     17 19 
6s 

78      T    ORD,  Thy  word  abideth, 

•L'     And  our  footsteps  guideth  : 
Who  its  truth  believeth 
Light  and  joy  receiveth. 

2.  When  our  foes  are  near  us, 
Then  Thy  word  doth  cheer  us, 
Word  of  consolation, 
Message  of  salvation. 

3.  When  the  storms  are  o'er  us, 
And  dark  clouds  before  us, 
Then  its  light  directeth, 
And  our  way  protecteth. 

4.  Word  of  mercy,  giving 
Succor  to  the  living  ; 
Word  of  life,  supplying 
Comfort  to  the  dying ! 

5.  O,  that  we  discerning 
Its  most  holy  learning, 

Lord,  may    love  and  fear  Thee, 
Evermore  be  near  Thee. 

Henry  Williams  Baker     1861 


64  THE  HOT  V  SCRIPTURES 


.  8.  7.    D. 


79  POME,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures 
v^     Sing  of  those  who  spread  the  treasures 

In  the  holy  gospels  shrined  ! 
Blessed  tidings  of  salvation, 
Peace  on  earth  their  proclamation, 

Love  from  God  to  lost  mankind. 

2.  See  the  rivers  four  that  gladden 
With  their  streams  the  better  Eden 

Planted  by  our  Lord  most  dear; 
Christ  the  fountain,  these  the  waters; 
Drink,  O  Sion's  sons  and  daughters, 

Drink  and  find  salvation  here. 

Tr.  by  Robert  Campbell    185c 
L.  M. 

80  HPHE  heavens  declare  Thy  glory,  Lord  ; 

1       In  every  star  Thy  wisdom  shines; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  Thy  word, 
We  read  Thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

.  2.  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days,  Thy  power  confess; 
But  the  blest  volume  Thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  Thy  justice  and  Thy  grace. 

3.  Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  convey  Thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand  : 
So  when  Thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4.  Nor  shall  Thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  Thy  truth  has  run : 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blessed 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 


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5.  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light ; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise, 

Thy  laws  are  pure,  Thy  judgments  right. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 
L.  M. 

81  f^OD,  in  the  gospel  of  His  Son, 

^J     Makes  His  eternal  counsels  known  : 
Where  love  in  all  its  glory  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2.  Here  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  skies  ; 

Here  shines  the  light  which  guides  our  way 
From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

3.  O  grant  us  grace.  Almighty  Lord, 
To  read  and  mark  Thy  holy  word ; 
Its  truth  with  meekness  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 

Benjamin  Beddome    1787    Thomas  Cotterill     1819 

C.  Mc 

82  A   GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
<L±     Majestic,  like  the  sun  ; 

It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2.  The  hand  that  gave  it,  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3.  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display 
As  makes  a  worid  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 
5 


66  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES 

4.   My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 
The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view, 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

William  Cowper     1772 
CM. 

g3      T^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  word 
1        What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
Forever  be  Thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2.  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3.  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

4.  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  Thou  forever  near; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

Anne  Steele     1760 
CM. 

g4       I"   AMP  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 
JLrf     Our  path  when  wont  to  stray; 
Stream  from  the  fount  of  heavenly  grace, 
Brook  by  the  traveler's  way; 
2.   Bread  of  our  souls,  whereon  we  feed, 
True  manna  from  on  high ; 
Our  guide  and  chart,  wherein  we  read 
Of  realms  beyond  the  sky; 


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j.   Word  of  the   Everlasting  God, 
Will  of  His  glorious  Son; 
Without  thee  how  could  earth  be  trod. 
Or  heaven  itself  be  won  ? 

4.   Lord,  grant  us  all  aright  to  learn    ' 
The  wisdom  it  imparts  : 
And  to  its  heavenly  teaching  turn, 
With  simple,  child-like  hearts. 

Bernard  Barton     1827 
C.  Bl. 

85       f  TOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

A  1      By  inspiration  given  ; 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2.   Its  light,  descending  from  above, 
Our  gloomy  world  to  cheer, 
Displays  a  Saviour's  boundless  love, 
And  brings  His  glories  near. 

3    It  shows  to  man  his  wandering  ways, 
And  where  his  feet  have  trod  ; 
And  brings  to  view  the  matchless  grace 
Of  a  forgiving  God. 

4.  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

5.  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

•  Fawcett     1782 


68  THE  HOL  Y  SCRIPTURES 

C.  M. 

QQ     'PHERE  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read, 
1       Which  heavenly  truth  imparts, 
And  all  the  lore  its  scholars  need, 
Pure  eyes  and  Christian  hearts. 

2.  The  works  of  God,  above,  below, 

Within  us  and  around, 
Are  pages  in  that  book  to  show 
How  God  Himself  is  found. 

3.  The  glorious  sky,  embracing  all, 

Is  like  the  Maker's  love, 
Wherewith  encompassed,  great  and  small 
In  peace  and  order  move. 

4.  Thou,  who  hast  given  me  eyes  to  see 

And  love  this  sight  so  fair, 
Give  me  a  heart' to  find  out  Thee, 
And  read  Thee  everywhere. 

John  Keble     1827 
C.  M. 

87       LI  OW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
1  1      And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2.  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3.  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And,  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 


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4.  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise  : 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road  ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  Thy  law,  my  God. 

5.  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

How  pure  is  even-  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

Isaac  Watts     1719 
7s.  6s.  D. 

88  C\  WORD  of  God  incarnate, 
yJ  O  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
O  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

O  Light  of  our  dark  sky  : 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance, 

That  from  the  hallowed  page 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps. 

Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

2.  The  Church  from  Thee,  her  Master, 

Received  the  gift  divine  ; 
And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 

O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 
It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Thee,  the  living  Word. 

3.  It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurled  ; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world  : 


70  THE  HOL  Y  SCRIP  T I  'RES 

It  is  the  chart  and  compass, 
That  o'er  life's  surging  sea, 

'Mid  mists,  and  rocks,  and  quicksands, 
Still  guide,  0  Christ,  to  Thee. 

4.   O  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  burnished  gold, 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  light,  as  of  old. 
O  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace, 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 

They  see  Thee  face  to  face. 

William  Walsham  How     1867 
S    M. 

89       DEHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
■U      Begins  his  glorious  way  ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2.  But  where  the  Gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3.  How  perfect  is  Thy  word, 

And  all  Thy  judgments  just ; 
For  ever  sure  Thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4.  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  Thy  directions  given  : 
O  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 

Isaac  Watts     17x9 


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7s.  6s.  D 

90      'T^HE  heavens  declare  Thy  glory, 
1       The  firmament  Thy  power  ; 
Day  unto  day  the  story 

Repeats  from  hour  to  hour: 
Night  unto  night  replying, 
Proclaims  in  every  land, 
O  Lord,  with  voice  undying 
The  wonders  of  Thy  hand. 

2.  How  perfect,  just,  and  holy 

The  precepts  Thou  hast  given ; 
Still  making  wise  the  lowly, 

They  lift  the  thoughts  to  heaven: 
How  pure,  how  soul-restoring 

Thy  gospel's  heavenly  ray, 
A  brighter  radiance  pouring 

Than  noon  of  brightest  day! 

3.  Thy  statutes.  Lord,  with  gladness 

Rejoice  the  humble  heart ; 
And  guilty  fear  and  sadness 

From  contrite  souls  depart. 
Thy  word  hath  richer  treasure 

Than  dwells  within  the  mine, 
And  sweetness  beyond  measure 

Attends  Thy  voice  divine. 

4.  All  heaven  on  high  rejoices 

To  do  its  Maker's  will ; 
The  stars  with  solemn  voices 

Resound  Thy  praises  still : 
So  let  my  whole  behavior. 

Thoughts,  words,  and  actions  be. 
O  Lord,  my  strength,  my  Saviour, 

One  ceaseless  song  to  Thee. 

Thomas  Rawsom  Birks 


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91       OPREAD,  0  spread,  Thy  mighty  word, 
*J     Spread  the  kingdom  of  the  Lord, 
Wheresoe'er  His  breath  has  given 
Life  to  beings  meant  for  heaven. 

2.  Tell  them  how  the  Father's  will 
Made  the  world,  and  keeps  it  still ; 
How  He  sent  His  Son  to  save 
All  who  help  and  comfort  crave. 

3.  Word  of  life,  most  pure  and  strong, 
Lo,  for  Thee  the  nations  long: 
Spread,  till  from  its  dreary  night 
All  the  world  awakes  to  light. 

4=   Lord  of  harvest,  let  there  be 

Joy  and  strength  to  work  for  Thee: 
Let  the  nations,  far  and  near, 
See  Thy  light,  and  learn  Thy  fear. 

Jonathan  Frederic  Bahxmaier     1823 
Tr.  bv  Catherine  Winkworth     1858 


92      POME,  Thou  Almighty  King, 
v^     Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise  : 
Father,  all-glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 

2.  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arise; 
Scatter  our  enemies, 

And  make  them  fall  : 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defense  be  made  ; 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed; 

Lord,  hear  our  call. 


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3.  Come,  Thou  Incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword, 

Our  prayer  attend  : 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 
And  give  Thy  Word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

4.  Come,  Holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour : 
Thou  who  Almighty  art. 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 

5.  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
Eternal  praises  be 

Hence  evermore. 
His  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

Charles  Wesley     1757 


93      T^HOU,  Lord,  art  God  alone, 

1       Veiling  Thy  burning  throne 
From  mortal  sight  : 
Yet  Thou  our  Father  art, 
From  whose  all-pitying  heart, 
Nor  life,  nor  death  can  part, 
Nor  depth,  nor  height. 


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74  THE  HOL  V  TRINITY 

2.  We  praise  Thee,  Holy  One, 
The  Father's  only  Son, — 

His  image  bright. 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
Who  dost  redemption  bring, 
Thy  matchless  grace  we  sing, 

Thy  saving  might. 

3.  We  praise  Thee,  Heavenly  Guest, 
Thou  great  and  last  bequest 

Of  Love  to  man. 
O  blessed  Paraclete, 
Guide  Thou  our  pilgrim  feet, 
Till  glory  shall  complete 

What  grace  began. 

4.  We  praise  Thee,  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, — 

God  of  all  grace  ! 
Angels  and  Cherubim, 
With  flaming  Seraphim, 
Thy  name,  thrice  holy,  hymn 

With  veiled  face. 

Edward  A.  Collier     18 


94   C\  HOLY  Father,  who  hast  led  Thy  children 

V-/      In  all  the  ages,  with  the  fire  and  cloud, 

Through  seas  dry-shod ;  through  weary  wastes 

bewildering; 

To   Thee,  in  reverent   love,  our  hearts  are 

bowed. 

2.  O  Holy  Jesus,  Prince  of  Peace  and  Saviour, 
To  Thee,  we  owe  the  peace  that  still  prevails, 
Stilling  the  rude  wills  of  men's  wild  behavior, 
And  calming  passion's  fierce  and  stormy  gales. 


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3.  O  Holy  Ghost,  die  Lord  and  the  Life-Giver, 

Thine    is   the   quickening   power   that   gives 
increase. 
From  Thee  have  flowed,  as  from  a  pleasant  riven 
Our  plenty,  wealth,  prosperity  and  peace. 

4.  O  Triune  God,  with  heart  and  voice  adoring, 

Praise  we  the  goodness  that  has  crowned  our 
day  ; 
Pray  we,  that  Thou  wilt  hear  us,  still  imploring 
Thv  love  and  favor,  kept  to  us  alway. 

William  Croswell  Doanb     1886 
L.  M.     D. 

95      QING  to  the  Lord  a  joyful  song, 

^J      Lift  up  your  hearts,  your  voices  raise: 
To  us  His  gracious  gifts  belong, 

To  Him  our  songs  of  love  and  praise. — Ref.* 

2.  For  life  and  love,  for  rest  and  food, 

For  daily  help  and  nightly  care, 
Sing  to  the  Lord ;   for  He  is  good  : 

And  praise  His  name,  for  it  is  fair. — Ref. 

3.  For  strength  to  those  who  on  Him  wait, 

His  truth  to  prove,  His  will  to  do, 
Praise  ye  our  God ;  for  He  is  great : 
Trust  in  His  name,  for  it  is  true. — Ref. 

4.  For  joys  untold  that  daily  move 

Round  those  who  love  His  sweet  employ, 
Sing  to  our  God  ;   for  He  is  love  : 
Exalt  His  name,  for  it  is  joy. — Ref. 

5.  For  life  below,  with  all  its  bliss, 

And  for  that  life,  more  pure  and  high, 
That  inner  life,  which  over  this 
Shall  ever  shine, 'and  never  die. 

*  Refrain— See  verse  6. 


76  THE  HOLY  TRINITY 

Sing  to  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth, 
Whom  angels  serve  and  saints  adore, 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
To  whom  be  praise  for  evermore. 

Johx  Samuel  Bewley  Monsbll     i86« 
H.  M. 

9(3      AA^E  Slve  immortal  praise 

*  *       For  God  the  Father's  love. 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above: 
He  sent  His  own  eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins  that  we  had  done. 

2.  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too  ; 
Who  bought  us  with  His  blood 

From  everlasting  woe  : 
And  now  He  lives  and  now  He  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit  of  all  his  pains. 

3.  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 

Makes  the  dead  sinner  live  : 
His  work  completes  the  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul  with  joy  divine. 

4.  Almighty  God,  to  Thee 

Be  endless  honors  done, 
The  undivided  Three, 

The  great  and  glorious  One: 
Where  reason  fails,  with  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails  and  love  adores. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 


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97  CTERNAL  Father,  when  to  Thee. 
\~d     Beyond  all  world-,  by  faith  I  soar, 

Before  Thy  boundless  majesty 
I  stand  in  silence,  and  adore. 

2.  But,  Saviour,  Thou  art  by  my  side: 

Thy  voice  I  hear,  Thy  face  I  see, 
Thou  art  my  friend,  my  daily  guide; 
God  over  all.  yet  God  with  me. 

3.  And  Thou.  Great  Spirit,  in  my  heart 

Dost  make  Thy  temple  day  by  day: 
The  Holy  Ghost  of  God  Thou  art, 
Yet  dwellest  in  this  house  of  clay. 

4.  Blest  Trinity,  in  whom  alone 

All  things  created  move  or  rest, 
High  in  the  heavens  Thou  hast  Thy  throne. 
Thou  hast  Thy  throne  within  my  breast. 

Bkrvbv  Doddridgb  G- 

L.  M. 

98  FEATHER  of  heaven,  wnoseiove  profound 
•  A        A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 

Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  : 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2.  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend : 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3.  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  : 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 


78  THE  HOI  Y  TRINITY 

4.        Jehovah, —  Father,  Spirit,  Son, — 

Mysterious  Godhead,  Three  in  One, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  : 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

Edward  Cooper     1808 
8s.  7s.  4c 

99      pLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
vJ     Glory  be  to  God  the  Son. 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One: 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run  ! 

2.  Glory  be  to  Him  who  loved  us, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain ; 
Glory  be  to  Him  who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  Him  to  reign : 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain  i 

3.  Glory  to  the  King  of  angels, 

Glory  to  the  Church's  King, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  nations, 

Heaven  and  earth,  your  praises  bring: 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  King  of  glory  bring ! 

4.  Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal ! 

Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sings; 
Honor,  riches,  power,  dominion  ! 
Thus  its  praise  creation  brings : 

Glory,  glory, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings ! 

HORATIUS  BONAR       1866 


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100    CATHER,  at  Thy  footstool  see 

I  Those  who  now  are  one  in  Thee: 
Draw  us  by  Thy  grace  alone ; 

Give,  O  give  us  to  Thy  Son. 

2.  Jesus,  friend  of  human  kind, 
Let  us  in  Thy  name  be  joined ; 
Each  to  each  unite  and  bless ; 
Keep  us  still  in  perfect  peace. 

3.  Heavenly,  all-alluring  Dove, 
Shed  Thine  overshadowing  love, 
Love,  the  sealing  grace,  impart, 
Dwell  within  our  single  heart. 

4.  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  to  us  what  Adam  lost : 
Let  us  in  Thine  image  rise  ; 
Give  us  back  our  paradise. 

Charles  Wesley     1749 

101    TJ  OL  Y,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 

I I  Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall 
rise  to  Thee  ; 

Holy,  holy,  holy!   Merciful  and  Mighty! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ! 

2.  Holy,  holy,  holy  !  all  the  saints  adore  Thee, 
Casting  down  their   golden   crowns   around 
the  glassy  sea ; 
Cherubim   and    Seraphim   falling   down  before 
Thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shalt  be. 


80  THE  HOLY  TRINITY 

3.  Holy,  holy,  holy!  Though   the   darkness  hide 

Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinfuJ  man  Thy  glory  may 

not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  holy,  there  is  none  beside  Thee, 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4.  Holy,  holy,  holy!  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise    Thy   name,  in 
earth,  and  sky,  and  sea ; 
Holy,  holy,  holy!   Merciful  and  Mighty  ! 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity ! 

Reginald  Heber    1827 
7s. 

102      QWEET  the  time,  exceeding  sweet, 
^     When  the  saints  together  meet ; 
When  the  Saviour  is  the  theme, 
When  they  join  to  sing  of  Him. 

2.  Sing  we  then  eternal  love, 
Such  as  did  the  Father  move : 
He  beheld  the  world  undone, 
Loved  the  world,  and  gave  His  Son. 

3.  Sing  the  Son's  amazing  love : 
How  He  left  the  realms  above, 
Took  our  nature  and  our  place, 
Lived  and  died  to  save  our  race. 

4.  Sing  we,  too,  the  Spirit's  love : 
With  our  wretched  hearts  He  strove, 
Took  the  things  of  Christ,  and  showed 
How  to  reach  His  blest  abode. 


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5.  Sweet  the  place,  exceeding  sweet, 
Where  the  saints  in  glory  meet  ; 
Where  the  Saviour's  still  the  theme, 
Where  they  see,  and  sing  of  Him. 

Gbobgb  Bwkder     1779 


103      IT OLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 


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God  of  Hosts,  eternal  King, 
By  the  heavens  and  earth  adored  ; 

Angels  and  Archangels  sing, 
Chanting  everlastingly, 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

Since  by  Thee  were  all  things  made, 
And  in  Thee  do  all  things  live, 

Be  to  Thee  all  honor  paid  ; 

Praise  to  Thee  let  all  things  give, 

Singing  everlastingly 

To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

Thousands,  tens  of  thousands,  stand, 
Spirits  blest,  before  the  throne, 

Speeding  thence  at  Thy  command, 
And,  when  Thy  commands  are  done> 

Singing  everlastingly 

To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim 

Veil  their  faces  with  their  wings: 
Eyes  of  angels  are  too  dim 

To  behold  the  King  of  kings, 
While  they  sing  eternally 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 
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82  THE  HOLY  TRINITY 

5.  Thee  apostles,  prophets  Thee, 

Thee  the  noble  martyr  band, 
Praise  with  solemn  jubilee, 

Thee,  the  Church  in  every  land, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

6.  Hallelujah!   Lord,  to  Thee, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
Godhead  One,  and  Persons  Three ; 

Join  with  us  the  heavenly  host, 
Singing  everlastingly 
To  the  Blessed  Trinity. 

Christopher  Wordsworth     1862 

104      'pHREE  in  One,  and  One  in  Three,  * 
1       Ruler  of  the  earth  and  sea, 
Hear  us,  while  we  lift  to  Thee 
Holy  chant  and  psalm. 

2.  Light  of  lights,  with  morning,  shine  : 
Lift  on  us  Thy  light  divine  ; 

And  let  charity  benign 

»  Breathe  on  us  her  balm. 

3.  Light  of  lights,  when  falls  the  even, 
Let  it  close  on  sin  forgiven ; 

Fold  us  in  the  peace  of  heaven, 
Shed  a  holy  calm. 

4.  Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Dimly  here  we  worship  Thee  : 
With  the  saints  hereafter  we 

Hope  to  bear  the  palm. 

Gilbert  Rorison    1850 


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105  LFOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord 

11      God  of  hosts!  When   heaven   and 

earth 
Out  of  darkness,  at  Thy  word, 

Issued  into  glorious  birth, 
All  Thy  works  before  Thee  stood, 
And  Thine  eye  beheld  them  good, 
While  they  sang  with  sweet  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 

2.  Holy,  holy,  holy!  Thee, 

One  Jehovah  evermore. 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  we, 

Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore  ; 
Lightly  by  the  world  esteemed, 
From  that  world  by  Thee  redeemed, 
Sing  we  here,  with  glad  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 

3.  Holy,  holy,  holy!  All 

Heaven's  triumphant  choir  shall  sing, 
When  the  ransomed  nations  fall 

At  the  footstool  of  their  King: 
Then  shall  saints  and  seraphim, 
Hearts  and  voices,  swell  one  hymn, 
Round  the  throne  with  full  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 

J  ames  Montgomery    1836 

7s.  D. 

106  T^ROM  the  vast  and  veiled  throng, 

1        Round  the  Father's  heavenly  throne.. 
Swells  the  everlasting  song: 
Glory  be  to  God  alone! 


84  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

Round  Immanuel's  cross  of  pain 
Mortal  men,  in  tribes  unknown, 

Sing  to  Him  who  once  was  slain  : 
Glory  be  to  God  alone  ! 

2.   Blend,  ye  raptured  songs,  in  one, 

Men  redeemed,  your  Father  own  ; 
Angels,  worship  ye  the  Son  : 

Glory  be  to  God  alone  ! 
Spirit,  'tis  within  Thy  light, 

Streaming  far  from  cross  and  throne, 
Earth  and  heaven  their  songs  unite  : 

Glory  be  to  God  alone  ! 

Hervey  Doddridge  Ganse    1872 
6s.  8.  4.  D 

107      T^HE  God  of  Abraham  praise, 

1       Who  reigns  enthroned  above  ; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 

And  God  of  love  : 
Jehovah,  Great  I  Am  ! 

By  earth  and  heaven  confessed  : 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  name, 

Forever  blest. 

2.  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 

At  whose  supreme  command 
From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 

At  His  right  hand  : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 

Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power; 
And  Him  my  only  portion  make 

My  shield  and  tower. 


GOD  THE  FA  THER  85 

3.   He  by  Himself  hath  sworn, 

I  on  His  oath  depend  ; 
I  shall  on  eagle's  wings  upborne 

To  heaven  ascend ; 
I  shall  behold  His  face, 

I  shall  His  power  adore. 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  His  grace 

For  evermore. 

Thomas  Olivers     177c 

108   THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  ;  H  »■ 

1       His  throne  is  built  on  high  ; 
The  garments  He  assumes 

Are  light  and  majesty  ; 
His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

2.  The  thunders  of  His  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe  ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  His  holy  law  ; 
And  where  His  love  resolves  to  bless. 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grac* 

3.  And  can  this  mighty  King 

Of  glory  condescend  ? 
And  will  He  write  His  name, 

My  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
I  love  His  name,  I  love  His  word  ; 
Join  all  my  powers,  and  praise  the  Lord  ! 

Isaac  Watts     17 


109      THE  Lord  Jeho 

A       And  blessed 


lovah  lives,  .   H  M- 

be  my  Rock ! 
Though  earth  her  bosom  heaves 
And  mountains  feel  the  shock, 
Though  oceans  rage  and  torrents  roar, 
He  is  the  same  for  evermore. 


86  GOD  THE  FATHER 

2.  The  Lord  Jehovah  lives, 

The  dying  sinner's  Friend  ; 
How  freely  He  forgives 

The  follies  that  offend  ! 
He  wipes  the  penitential  tear. 
Bids  faith  and  hope  the  spirit  cheer. 

3.  The  Lord  Jehovah  lives 

To  hear  and  answer  prayer  ; 
Whoe'er  in  Him  believes 

And  trusts  His  guardian  care, 
A  Father's  tender  love  shall  know, 
Whence  living  streams  of  comfort  flow. 

4.  The  Lord  Jehovah  lives 

Salvation  to  secure  ; 
The  title  that  He  gives 

Will  be  forever  sure  ; 
'Tis  drawn  in  characters  of  blood, 
'Tis  issued  from  the  throne  of  God. 

Thomas  Hastings    1847 
L.  P.  M. 

110      T'LL  praise  My  Maker  with  my  breath; 
A       And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 

2.   Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God  :   He  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train  : 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  the  oppressed,  He  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain. 


GOD  THE  FA  THER  87 

3.  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind- 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  ; 

He  sends  the  laboring  conscience  peace: 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

4.  I'll  praise  Him  while  he  lends  me  breath  ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  beincr  last. 

Or  immortality  endures. 

Isaac  Watts     17 19 
P.  M. 

Ill       A  NGEL  voices,  ever  singing 

**     Round  Thy  throne  of  light  — 
Angel  harps,  for  ever  ringing. 

Rest  not  day  nor  night; 
Thousands  only  live  to  bless  Thee 

And  confess  Thee,  Lord  of  might ! 

2.  Thou,  who  art  beyond  the  farthest 

Mortal  eye  can  scan 
Can  it  be  that  Thou  regardest 

Songs  of  sinful  man  ? 
Can  we  feel  that  Thou  art  near  us 

And  wilt  hear  us?  Yea,  we  can. 

3,  Here,  Great  God,  to-day  we  offer 

Of  Thine  own  to  Thee ; 
And  for  Thine  acceptance  proffer, 

All  unworthily, 
Hearts  and  minds,  and  hands  and  voices. 

In  our  choicest  melody. 

Francis  Pott     iS-j 


88  GOD  THE  FA  THER 


112      MOW  thank  we  all  our  God,  p-  M- 


L*      With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 

In  whom  this  world  rejoices  ; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2.  O  may  this  bounteous  God, 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

Martin  Rinkart     1644    Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth     1858 

8s.  7s.  4. 

113      f^OD  the  Lord  a  King  remaineth, 

^J     Robed  in  His  own  glorious  light  ! 
God  hath  robed  him,  and  He  reigneth ! 
He  hath  girded  Him  with  might ! 

Hallelujah  ! 
God  is  King  in  depth  and  height ! 

2.  In  her  everlasting  station 

Earth  is  poised  to  swerve  no  more  ! 
Thou  hast  laid  Thy  throne's  foundation. 
From  all  time  where  thought  can  soar, 

Hallelujah! 
Lord,  Thou  art  for  evermore ! 


GOD  THE  FA  THER  89 

3.  Lord,  the  water-floods  have  lifted, 

Ocean-floods  have  lift  their  roar  ! 
Now  they  pause  where  they  have  drifted, 
Now  they  burst  upon  the  shore. 

Halleluiah  ! 
For  the  ocean's  sounding  store  ! 

4.  With  all  tones  of  waters  blending, 

Glorious  is  the  breaking  deep  ! 
Glorious,  beauteous,  without  ending, 
God  who  reigns  on  Heaven's  high  steep  ! 

Hallelujah  ! 
Songs  of  ocean  never  sleep. 

5.  Lord,  the  words  Thy  lips  are  telling, 

Are  the  perfect  verity ; 
Of  Thine  high  eternal  dwelling 
Holiness  shall  inmate  be! 

Hallelujah  ! 
Pure  is  all  that  lives  with  Thee  ! 

John  Keble     1S36 

1 14      IT ALLELUJAH  !  best  and  sweSest 
A  1      Of  the  hymns  of  praise  above  ; 
Hallelujah  !  thou  repeatest. 
Angel-host,  these  notes  of  love  : 

This  ye  utter, 
While  your  golden  harps  ye  move. 

2.  Hallelujah  !  Church  victorious. 
Join  the  concert  of  the  sky; 
Hallelujah  !  bright  and  glorious, 
Lift,  ye  saints,  this  strain  on  high  : 

We,  poor  exiles. 
Join  not  yet  your  melody. 


&0  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

3.  Hallelujah  !  strains  of  gladness 

Suit  not  souls  with  anguish  torn  ; 
Hallelujah  !  sounds  of  sadness 
Best  become  our  state  forlorn  : 

Our  offenses 
We  with  bitter  tears  must  mourn. 

4.  But  our  earnest  supplication, 

Holy  God,  we  raise  to  Thee : 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Make  us  all  Thy  joys  to  see. 

Hallelujah! 
Ours  at  length  this  strain  shall  be. 

Tr.  by  John  Chandler     1837 

8s.  7s. 

115      HPHE  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is, 
1       Whose  goodness  faileth  never; 
I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His, 
And  He  is  mine  forever. 

2.  Where  streams  of  living  water  flow, 

My  ransomed  soul  He  leadeth, 
And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow, 
With  food  celestial  feedeth. 

3.  Perverse  and  foolish  oft  I  strayed, 

But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me, 
.  And  on  His  shoulder  gently  laid, 
And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me. 

4.  In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 

With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me  ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still, 
Thy  cross  before  to  guide  me. 


GOD  Til/-:  FATHER  91 

5.  And  so  through  all  the  length  of  days, 
Thy  goodness  faileth  never ; 
Good  Shepherd,  may  I  sing  Thy  praise 
Within  Thy  house  forever. 

Henry  Williams  Bake:. 

8s.  7s.  6  lines. 

116       ORAISE,  my  soul,  the  King  of  Heaven 
1        To  His  feet  thy  tribute  bring: 
Ransomed,  healed,  restored,  forgiven, 
Evermore  His  praises  sing; 

Hallelujah  !   Hallelujah  ! 
Praise  the  everlasting  King. 

2.  Praise  Him  for  His  grace  and  favor 

To  our  fathers  in  distress; 
Praise  Him,  still  the  same  forever, 
Slow  to  chide,  and  swift  to  bless  ; 

Hallelujah  !   Hallelujah  ! 
Glorious  in  His  faithfulness. 

3.  Father-like  He  tends  and  spares  us, 

Well  our  feeble  frame  He  knows  : 
In  His  hands  He  gently  bears  us, 
Rescues  us  from  all  our  foes; 

Hallelujah  !   Hallelujah  ! 
Widely  yet  His  mercy  flows. 

4.  Angels  in  the  height,  adore  Him  ; 

Ye  behold  Him  face  to  face; 
Saints  triumphant,  bow  before  Him, 
Gathered  in  from  every  race  ; 

Hallelujah  !   Hallelujah  ! 
Praise  with  us  the  God  of  grace. 

Henry  Francis  Lytb     1S34 


92  GOD  THE  FA  THRR 

8s.  7s.  4 

117  POD  is  love  ;  that  anthem  olden 
VJ     Sing  the  glorious  orbs  of  light, 

In  their  language  glad  and  golden 
Telling  to  us  day  and  night 

Their  great  story, 
God  is  love,  and  God  is  might ! 

2.  And  the  teeming  earth  rejoices 

In  that  message  from  above, 
With  ten  thousand  thousand  voices, 
Telling  back  from  hill  and  grove 

Her  glad  story, 
God  is  might,  and  God  is  love  ! 

3.  Through  these  anthems  of  creation, 

Struggling  up  with  gentle  strife, 

Christian  songs  of  Christ's  salvation, 

To  the  world  with  blessings  rife, 

Tell  their  story, 
God  is  love,  and  God  is  life  ! 

4.  Up  to  Him  let  each  affection 

Daily  rise,  and  round  Him  move; 
Our  whole  lives  one  resurrection 
To  the  life  of  life  above  ; 

Our  glad  story 
God  is  life,  and  God  is  love  ! 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell     1862 
S.  M. 

118  C\   BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul 
^J     Let  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 


GOD  THE  FA  THEN  93 

2.  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 

Nor  let  His  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in   un thankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3.  'Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins, 

'Tis  He  relieves  thy  pain, 
'Tis  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4.  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave  ; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

Isaac  Watts     1719 
S.  M. 

119      POME,  sound  His  praise  abroad, 
yy     And  hymns  of  glory  sing  : 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King, 

2.  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown, 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  His  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3.  Come,  worship  at  His  throne, 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord, 
We  are  His  work,  and  not  our  own  ; 
He  formed  us  by  His  word. 

4.  To-day  attend  His  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod  : 
Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

Isaac  Watts     1719 


94  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

s.  M. 

120  CTAND  up,  and  bless  the   Lord, 

^     Ye  people  of  His  choice  : 
Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord,  your  God, 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2.  O  for  the  living  flame, 

From  His  own  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  minds  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought. 

3.  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 

And  His  salvation  ours  ; 
Then  be  His  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

4.  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

The  Lord  your  God  adore  ; 
Stand  up,  and  bless  His  glorious  name, 
Henceforth  for  evermore. 

James  Montgomery     1825 
CM.  6  lines 

121  OEYOND,  beyond  that  boundless  sea 
■U     Above  that  dome  of  sky, 

Farther  than  thought  itself  can  flee, 

Thy  dwelling  is  on  high  ; 
Yet  dear  the  awful  thought  to  me 

That  Thou,  my  God,  art  nigh. 

2.  Art  nigh,  and  yet  my  laboring  mind 

Feels  after  Thee  in  vain, 
Thee  in  these  works  of  power  to  find 

Or  to  Thy  seat  attain  ; 
Thy  messenger,  the  stormy  wind, 

Thy  path,  the  trackless  main. 


GOD  THE  FA  THER  95 

3.  These  speak  of  Thee  with  loud  acclaim; 

They  thunder  forth  Thy  praise. 
The  glorious  honor  of  Thy  name, 

The  wonders  of  Thy  ways : 
But  Thou  art  not  in  tempest  flame, 

Nor  in  the  solar  blaze. 

4.  We  hear  Thy  voice  when  thunders  roll 

Through  the  wide  fields  of  air; 
The  waves  obey  Thy  dread  control ; 

Yet  still  Thou  art  not  there  ; 
Where  shall  I  find  Him,  O  my  soul! 

Who  yet  is  everywhere? 

5.  O,  not  in  circling  depth  or  height, 

But  in  the  conscious  breast. 
Present  to  faith,  though  veiled  from  sight, 

There  does  His  Spirit  rest  : 
O  come,  Thou  Presence  infinite! 

And  make  Thy  creature  blest. 

JOSI.^H  CONDBR      183^ 

S.  M 

122       A/T^   sou'>  repeat  His  praise 

lYl      Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2.  God  will  not  always  chide ; 

And  when  His  strokes  are  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3.  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 


96  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

4.   His  power  subdues  our  sins, 
And  His  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 
C.  M.  D. 

1 23      \  IfHILE  Thee  l  seek'  P^tecting  Power ! 
*  *       Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 
Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed  - 

To  Thee  my  thoughts  would  soar : 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed  ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

2.  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear 

Because  conferred  by  Thee. 
In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 

Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

3.  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower. 

My  soul  shall  meet  Thy  will. 
My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storrn  shall  see  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear , 

That  heart  will  rest  on  Thee. 

Helen  Maria  Williams     1786 


GOD  THE  FATHER  97 

p.  M. 
124       l\/f  ^  God,  I  thank  Thee,  who  hast  made 
lVl  The  earth  so  bright ; 

So  full  of  splendor  and  of  joy, 

Beauty  and  light  ; 
So  many  glorious  things  are  here, 
Noble  and  right. 

2.  I  thank  Thee,  too,  that  Thou  hast  made 

Joy  to  abound  ; 
So  many  gentle  thoughts  and  deeds 

Circling  us  round  ; 
That  in  the  darkest  spot  of  earth 

Some  love  is  found. 

3.  I  thank  Thee  more  that  all  our  joy 

Is  touched  with  pain  ; 
That  shadows  fall  on  brightest  hours, 

That  thorns  remain  ; 
So  that  earth's  bliss  may  be  our  guide, 

And  not  our  chain. 

4.%I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  Thou  hast  kept 
The  best  in  store  ; 
We  have  enough,  yet  not  too  much, 

To  long  for  more  ; 
A  yearning  for  a  deeper  peace 
Not  known  before. 

5.  I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  here  our  souls 

Though  amply  blest, 
Can  never  find,  although  they  seek, 

A  perfect  rest ; 
Nor  ever  shall,  until  they  lean 

On  Jesus'  breast. 

Adelaide  Anne  Procter     1858 


98  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

c.  M. 

125  AliTHEN  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

VV       My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2.  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3.  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  Thou 

With  health  renewed  my  face  : 
And,  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

4.  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ  , 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5.  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

6.  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise ; 

But  O,  eternity  's  too  short 

To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 

Joseph  Addison    1712 

126  n  GOD.  our  help  in  ages  past,        C-M- 
vJ     Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 

Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home  : 


GOD  THE  FATHER  99 

2.  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

3.  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

4.  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

5.  O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last 
And  our  eternal  home. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 
C.  M. 

12*Z      1\/I^  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art, 
1V1      Thy  majesty  how  bright, 
How  beautiful  Thy  mercy-seat 
In  depths  of  burning  light. 

2.  O  how  I  fear  Thee,  Living  God, 

With  deepest,  tenderest  fears, 
And  worship  Thee  with  trembling  hope. 
And  penitential  tears. 

3.  Yet  I  may  love  Thee  too,  O  Lord. 

Almighty  as  Thou  art  : 
For  Thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 


100  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

4.  No  earthly  father  loves  like  Thee, 

No  mother,  half  so  mild, 
Bears  and  forbears,  as  Thou  hast  done, 
With  me,  Thy  sinful  child. 

5.  Father  of  Jesus,  love's  reward, 

What  rapture  will  it  be, 
Prostrate  before  Thy  throne  to  lie, 
And  gaze,  and  gaze  on  Thee. 

Frederick  William  Faber    1849 
C.  M. 

1 28  C\  LORD,  how  good,  how  great  art  Thou 
yj     In  heaven  and  earth  the  same  ; 

There  angels  at  Thy  footstool  bow, 
Here  babes  Thy  grace  proclaim. 

2.  When  glorious  in  the  nightly  sky 

Thy  moon  and  stars  I  see, 
O,  what  is  man,  I  wondering  cry, 
To  be  so  loved  by  Thee. 

3.  Close  to  Thine  own  bright  seraphim 

His  favored  path  is  trod  ; 
And  all  beside  are  serving  him, 
That  he  may  serve  his  God. 

4.  O  Lord,  how  good,  how  great  art  Thou, 

In  heaven  and  earth  the  same  : 
There  angels  at  Thy  footstool  bow, 
Here  babes  Thy  grace  proclaim. 

Henry  Francis  Lytb    1834 
C.  M. 

129  PREAT  God,  how  infinite  art  Thou, 
^J     What  worthless  worms  are  we  : 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  Thee. 


GOD  THE  FATHER  101 

2.  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made  ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3.  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares; 
While  Thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

4.  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  Thou, 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ; 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  co  Thee. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 
C.  M. 

130      IN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  Thee, 
A      In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  Thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  Thine  eye. 

2.  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3.  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they  're  formed  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour, 
Are  both  alike  to  Thee : 
O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power 
From  which  I  cannot  flee. 

Is. ...     W  1719 


102  GOD  THE  FATHER 

131  f^OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way    c-  M- 
vJ     His  wonders  to  perform  ; 

He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2.  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3.  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4.  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5.  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6.  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain: 
God  is  His  own  Interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

William  Cowper     1772 
C.  M. 

132  I  FT  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 
-L'     Whose  breath  our  souls  inspired  ; 

Loud,  and  more  loud,  the  anthem  raise 
With  grateful  ardor  fired. 


GOD  THE  FA  TIIER  103 

i 

2.  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

Whose  goodness,  passing  thought, 
Loads  every  moment,  as  it  flies, 
With  benefits  unsought. 

3.  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

From  whom  salvation  flows, 
Who  sent  His  Son,  our  souls  to  save 
From  everlasting  woes. 

4.  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

For  hope's  transporting  ray, 
Which  lights,  through  darkest  shades  of  death, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

Ralph  Wardlaw     1803 
C.  M. 

133      OEJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord; 
*•  *>     This  work  belongs  to  you  ; 
Sing  of  His  name,  His  ways,  His  word ; 
How  holy,  just  and  true  ! 

2.  His  mercy  and  His  righteousness 

Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim  ; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  His  wondrous  name. 

3.  His  wisdom  and  almighty  word 

The  heavenly  arches  spread ; 
And,  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
Their  shining  hosts  were  made. 

4.  He  scorns  the  angry  nations'  rage, 

And  breaks  their  vain  designs  ; 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  age, 
And  in  full  glory  shines. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 


104  GOD  THE  FA  THER 


C.  M. 


\  34     Al/'lTfl  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 
^  *       Address  the  Lord  on  high: 
Over  the  heavens  He  spreads  His  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2.  He  sends  His  showers  of  blessings  down, 

To  cheer  the  plains  below ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3.  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

4.  His  hoary  frost,  His  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground  ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

5.  He  sends  His  word  and  melts  the  snow, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn  ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 

6.  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud, 

Obey  His  mighty  word : 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 
C.  M.  D. 

1  35      T   SING  th*  almighty  power  of  God, 
A     That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 


GOD  THE  FATHER  105 

2.  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 
The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ; 

The  moon  shines  full  at  His  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3.  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
That  filled  the  earth  with  food  ; 

He  formed  the  creatures  with  His  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4.  There  's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 
But  makes  Thy  glories  known  ; 

And  clouds  arise  and  tempests  blow 
By  order  from  Thy  throne. 

5.  Lord,  how  Thy  wonders  are  displayed 
Where'er  I  turn  mine  eye, 

If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky. 

6.  Creatures,  as  numerous  as  they  be, 
Are  subject  to  Thy  care  ; 

There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee 
But  God  is  present  there. 

Isaac  Watts     1715 
C.  M.  D. 

136      C\   GOD,  we  praise  Thee,  and  confess, 
v^      That  Thou  the  only  Lord 
And  everlasting  Father  art, 
By  all  the  earth  adored. 

2.  To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud  ; 
To  Thee  the  powers  on  high, 
Both  Cherubim  and  Seraphim. 
Continually  do  cry  : 


106  GOD  THE  FATHER 

3.  0  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  filled 
Of  Thy  majestic  sway. 

4.  The  apostles'  glorious  company, 

And  prophets  crowned  with  light, 
With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host, 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5.  The  holy  Church  throughout  the  world, 

O  Lord,  confesses  Thee, 
That  Thou  th'  eternal  Father  art, 
Of  boundless  majesty. 

6.  Thy  honored,  true,  and  only  Son, 

And  Holy  Ghost,  the  Spring 
Of  never  ceasing  joy  ;  O  Christ, 
Of  glory  Thou  art  King. 

Tr.  by  Nahum  Tate    1703 
L.  M. 

137      T   ORD  God  of  hosts,  by  all  adored! 

■L'     Thy  name  we  praise  with  one  accord ; 
The  earth  and  heavens  are  full  of  Thee, 
Thy  light,  Thy  love,  Thy  majesty. 

2.  Loud  hallelujahs  to  Thy  name 
Angels  and  seraphim  proclaim  ; 
Eternal  praise  to  Thee  is  given 

By  all  the  powers  and  thrones  in  heaven. 

3.  The  apostles  join  the  glorious  throng; 
The  prophets  aid  to  swell  the  song; 
The  noble  and  triumphant  host 

Of  martyrs  make  of  Thee  their  boast. 


GOD  THE  FATHER  107 

|.   The  holy  Church  in  every  place 

Throughout  the  world  exalts  thy  praise  ; 
Both  heaven  and  earth  do  worship  Thee, 
Thou  Father  of  eternity  ! 

5,   From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  Thee; 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,  forevermore. 

Tr.  by  John  Gambold     1754    Thomas  Cotterill     1S10 

L.  M. 

138       LJIGH   in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 

11      Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines. 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  Thy  designs. 

2.  Forever  firm  Thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  Thy  hands  ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3.  My  God,  how  excellent  Thy  grace, 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs : 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 

4.  Life,  like  a  fountain  rich  and  free. 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord 
And  in  Thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  Thy  word. 

Is  lAC  Watts     1-19 


L.  M. 

139      C\  COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing. 

v-J      Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise. 
When  our  salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 


108  GOD  THE  FATHER 

2.  Into  His  presence  let  us  haste, 

To  thank  Him  for  His  favors  past ; 
To  Him  address,  in  joyful  songs. 
The  praise  that  to  His  name  belongs. 

3.  0  let  us  to  His  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there  ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord  our  Maker  fall. 

Tate  and  Brady    1696 
L.  M. 

140  T)RAISE,  Lord,  for  Thee  in  Zion  waits  ; 
1      Prayer  shall  besiege  Thy  temple  gates ; 
All  flesh  shall  to  Thy  throne  repair, 
And  find,  through  Christ,  salvation  there. 

2.  Our  spirits  faint ;  our  sins  prevail ; 
Leave  not  our  trembling  hearts  to  fail ; 
O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer,  descend, 
And  still  be  found  the  sinner's  Friend. 

3.  How  blest  Thy  saints,  how  safely  led, 
How  surely  kept,  how  richly  fed  : 
Saviour  of  all  in  earth  and  sea, 
How  happy  they  who  rest  in  Thee. 

4.  Lord,  on  our  souls  Thy  Spirit  pour; 
The  moral  waste  within  restore  ; 

O  let  Thy  love  our  spring-tide  be, 
And  make  us  all  bear  fruit  to  Thee. 

Henry  Franxis  Lyte     1834 
L.  M. 

141  DEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
U      Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy; 

Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 


GOD  THE  FA  THER  109 

2.  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men 
And  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3.  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name? 

4.  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5.  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Isaac  Watts     1719    John*  Wesley    1741 
L.  M. 

142  DROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 

J-        Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  : 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  even*  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2.   Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  word; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

Isaac  Watts    17 19 
L.  M. 

143  T    ORD  of  all  being,  throned  afar, 

A-'     Thy  glory  flames  from  sun  and  star  ; 
Center  and  soul  of  every  sphere, 
Yet  to  each  loving  heart  how  near. 


L 10  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

2.  Sun  of  our  life,  Thy  quickening  ray 
Sheds  on  our  path  the  glow  of  day; 
Star  of  our  hope,  Thy  softened  light 
Cheers  the  long  watches  of  the  night. 

3.  Our  midnight  is  Thy  smile  withdrawn  ; 
Our  noontide  is  Thy  gracious  dawn; 
Our  rainbow  arch  Thy  mercy's  sign  ; 
All,  save  the  clouds  of  sin,  are  Thine. 

4.  Lord  of  all  life,  below,  above, 

Whose  light  is  truth, whose  warmth  is  love, 
Before  Thy  ever-blazing  throne 
We  ask  no  lustre  of  our  own. 

5.  Grant  us  Thy  truth  to  make  us  free, 
And  kindling  hearts  that  burn  for  Thee, 
Till  all  Thy  living  altars  claim 

One  holy  light,  one  heavenly  flame. 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes    1848 
L.  M. 

144     T^HE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
A       With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2.  The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day,  ' 
I}oes  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  Hand. 

3.  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  ; 


GOD  THE  FATHER  111 

4.  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5.  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball? 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 

6.  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice; 
Forever  singing,  as  they  shine, 
"The  Hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

Joseph  Addison    1712 
L.  M. 

145      f)   RENDER  thanks  to  God  above, 
*J     The  fountain  of  eternal  love, 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  forever  last. 

2.  Who  can  His  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast  but  numberless? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise? 

3.  Extend  to  me  that  favor.  Lord, 
Thou  to  Thy  chosen*  dost  afford  ; 
When  Thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  Thy  salvation  visit  me. 

4.  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity, 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 

And  count  Thy  people's  triumph  mine. 

Tate  and  Brady     1696 


112  GOD  THE  FATHER 

146  T^HE  Lord  is  King:  lift  up  thy  voice', 

A       O  earth,  and  all  ye  heavens  rejoice 
From  world  to  world  the  joy  shall  ring, 
The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King. 

2.  The  Lord  is  King  :  wrho  then  shall  dare 
Resist  His  will,  distrust  His  care, 

Or  murmur  at  His  wise  decrees, 
Or  doubt  His  royal  promises? 

3.  The  Lord  is  King  :  child  of  the  dust, 
The  Judge  of  all  the  earth  is  just ; 
Holy  and  true  are  all  His  ways: 
Let  every  creature  speak  His  praise. 

4.  O  when  His  wisdom  can  mistake, 
His  might  decay,  His  love  forsake, 
Then  may  His  children  cease  to  sing, 
The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King. 

JOSIAH  CONDER      1824 

147  l^INGDOMS  and  thrones  to   God*  be- 
AV     long ; 

Crown  Him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song; 
His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse  ; 
His  honors  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

2.  He  shakes  the  heavens  with  loud  alarms  ; 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms ! 

In  Israel  are  His  mercies  known, 
Israel  is  His  peculiar  throne. 

3.  Proclaim  Him  King,  pronounce  Him  blest ; 
He  's  your  defense,  your  joy,  your  rest  ; 
When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

Isaac  Watts     17 19 


GOD  THE  FA  THER  113 

L.  M. 

148  [    0>  God  is  here,  let  us  adore, 

A-'     And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place  ; 
Let  all  within  us  feel  His  power, 
And  silent  bow  before  His  face. 

2.  Lo,  God  is  here  :   Him  day  and  night 

United  choirs  of  angels  sing; 
To  Him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 
Let  saints  their  humble  worship  bring. 

3.  Lord  God  of  hosts,  O  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  incense  fill; 
Still  may  we  stand  before  Thy  face, 
Still  hear  and  do  Thy  sovereign  will. 

Gerhard  Tersteegen     1731    Tr.  by  John  Wesley    1739 

149  WHEN  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved,  ' 

V  V    •  Out  from  the  land  of  bondage  came, 
Her  fathers'  God  before  her  moved, 
An  awful  guide,  in  smoke  and  flame. 

2.  By  day,  along  the  astonished  lands, 

The  cloudy  pillar  guided  slow  : 
By  night,  Arabia's  crimsoned  sands 
Returned  the  fiery  column's  glow. 

3.  Thus  present  still,  though  now  unseen, 

O  Lord,  when  shines  the  prosperous  day, 
Be  thoughts  of  Thee  a  cloudy  screen, 
To  temper  the  deceitful  ray. 

4.  And  O,  when  gathers  on  our  path, 

In  shade  and  storm,  the  frequent  night, 
Be  Thou  long-suffering,  slow  to  wrath, 
A  burning  and  a  shining  light. 

W-.LTER    SCOTT      1820 


114  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

L.  M. 

150  [   ORD,  Thou   hast   searched  and  seen 
J-'     me  through  ; 

Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 

My  heart  and  flesh  with  all  their  powers. 

2.  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3.  Within  Thy  circling  power  I  stand  ; 
On  every  side  I  find  Thy  hand  : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4.  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great, 
What  large  extent,  what  lofty  height : 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5.  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 
L.  M. 

151  (^OD  is  the  refuge  of  His  saints 

^J     When  storms  of  sharp   distress   in« 
vade  ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  Him  present  with  His  aid. 

2.  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar  ; 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 


GOD    THE  FATHER  115 

While  every  nation,  every  shore, 

Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

3.  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow- 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God, 
Life,  love,  and  joy,  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

4.  That  sacred  stream,  Thine  holy  word, 

Our  grief  allays,  our  fear  controls  ; 
Sweet  peace  Thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

5.  Zion  enjoys  her  monarch's  love, 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour; 
Xor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 

Built  on  His  truth,  and  armed  with  powTer. 

Isaac  Wtatts     17 19 
8s.  7s.  D. 

152        [    ORD,  with   glowing  heart   I'd   praise 
J-'         Thee 
For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows, 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows. 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavor, 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise  ; 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2.   Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray  ; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away. 
Praise,  wTith  love's  devoutest  feeling. 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stained  cross  appear. 


116  GOD  THE  FATHER 

3.   Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling, 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express  ; 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless. 
Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise ; 
And  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Francis  Scott  Key     1823 
8s.  7s. 

153  /^OD  is  love  ;   His  mercy  brightens 
^J     All  the  path  in  which  we  rove ; 

Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lightens: 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2.  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move  ; 
But  His  mercy  waneth  never: 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3.  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove; 
From  the  cloud  His  brightness  streameth  : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4.  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Everywhere  His  glory  shineth  : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

John  Bowring    1825 
76.  D. 

154  QOXGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
*J      Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 

When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake,  and  it  was  done. 


GOD  THE  FATHER  117 

2.  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3.  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day ; 
God  will  make  new  heavens,  new  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4.  And  can  man  alone  be  dumb 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come? 
Xo  ;   the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5.  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love. 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6.  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  , 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy. 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

James  Montgomery     181$ 
7s. 

155      f^OD  eternal,  mighty  King, 

vJ     Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bring  ; 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee  ; 
We  amid  the  throng  would  be. 

2.   Holy,  holy,  holy  !  cry 

Angels  round  Thy  throne  on  high  : 
Lord  of  all  the  heavenly  Powers, 
Be  the  same  loud  anthem  ours. 


118  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

3.  Glorified  Apostles  raise, 

Night  and  day,  continual  praise, 
Hast  not  Thou  a  mission  too 
For  Thy  children  here  to  do? 

4.  With  the  Prophets'  goodly  line 
We  in  mystic  bond  combine ; 
For  Thou  hast  to  us  revealed 
Things  that  to  the  wise  were  sealed. 

5.  Martyrs,  in  a  noble  host, 

Of  the  cross  are  heard  to  boast ; 
O  that  we  our  cross  may  bear, 
And  a  crown  of  glory  wear ! 

6.  God  eternal,  mighty  King, 
Unto  Thee  our  praise  we  bring ; 
To  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

Tr.  by  James  Elwin  Millard    1848 

156      PLORY  be  to  God  on  high, 

^J     God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky ; 
Peace  on  earth  to  man  forgiven, 
Man,  the  well-beloved  of  heaven. 

2.  Sovereign  Father,  heavenly  King, 
Thee  we  now  presume  to  sing; 
Glad,  Thine  attributes  confess, 
Glorious  all,  and  numberless. 

3.  Hail,  by  all  Thy  works  adored, 
Hail,  the  everlasting  Lord  : 

Thee,  with  thankful  hearts  we  prove 
God  of  power,  and  God  of  love. 


GOD  THE  FATHER  119 

4.  Christ  our  Lord  and  God  we  own, 
Christ,  the  Father's  only  Son  ; 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain, 
Saviour  of  offending  man. 

5.  Bow  Thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow; 
Hear,  the  world's  atonement  Thou  : 
Jesus,  in  Thy  name  we  pray, 
Take,  O  take  our  sins  away. 

6.  Hear,  for  Thou,  O  Christ,  alone 
Art  with  Thy  great  Father  One  ; 
One,  the  Holy  Ghost  with  Thee  ; 
One  supreme,  eternal  Three. 

Charles  Wesley     1739 

157  ET  us>  with  a  gladsome  mind, 

•L*     Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  kind  : 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2.  He,  with  all-commanding  might, 
Filled  the  new-made  world  with  light  : 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

3.  He  His  chosen  race  did  bless 
In  the  wasteful  wilderness: 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4.  He  hath,  with  a  piteous  eye. 
Looked  upon  our  misery: 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


120  GOD  THE  FATHER 

5.  All  things  living  He  doth  feed, 
His  full  hand  supplies  their  need  : 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6.  Let  us  therefore  warble  forth 
His  high  majesty  and  worth: 
For  His  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

John  Milton    1624 

158      IJOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

A  A      Be  Thy  glorious  name  adored : 
Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail! 

2.  Though  unworthy,  Lord,  Thine  ear, 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  Thy  throne  we  sing. 

3.  While  on  earth  ordained  to  stay, 
Guide  our  footsteps  in  Thy  way, 
Till  we  come  to  dwell  with  Thee, 
Till  we  all  Thy  glory  see. 

4.  Then  with  angel-harps  again 
We  will  make  a  nobler  strain  ; 
There,  in  joyful  songs  of  praise, 
Our  triumphant  voices  raise. 

5.  There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be, 
All  shall  join  in  harmony; 

That  through  heaven's  capacious  round 
Praise  to  Thee  may  ever  sound. 


GOD  THE  FATHER  121 

6.  Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  fail  : 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail! 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
Be  Thy  glorious  name  adored. 

Benjamin  Williams     1778 


159      f]  GOD,  the  Rock  of  Ages, 

^     Who  evermore  hast  been, 
What  time  the  tempest  rages, 

Our  dwelling-place  serene  ; 
Before  Thy  first  creations, 

O  Lord,  the  same  as  now, 
To  endless  generations 

The  Everlasting  Thou  ! 

2.  Our  years  are  like  the  shadows 

On  sunny  hills  that  lie, 
Or  grasses  in  the  meadows 

That  blossom  but  to  die: 
A  sleep,  a  dream,  a  story 

By  strangers  quickly  told, 
An  unremaining  glory 

Of  things  that  soon  are  old. 

3.  O  Thou,  who  canst  not  slumber, 

Whose  light  grows  never  pale, 
Teach  us  aright  to  number 

Our  years  before  they  fail. 
On  us  Thy  mercy  lighten, 

On  us  Thy  goodness  rest, 
And  let  Thy  Spirit  brighten 

The  hearts  Thyself  hast  blessed. 


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122  GOD  THE  FATHER 

4.  Lord,  crown  our  faith's  endeavor 

With  beauty  and  with  grace, 
Till,  clothed  in  light  forever, 

We  see  Thee  face  to  face : 
A  joy  no  ianguage  measures  ; 

A  fountain  brimming  o'er; 
An  endless  flow  of  pleasures  ; 

An  ocean  without  shore. 

Edward  Henry  Bickersteth     1866 
CM. 

160      OWEET  is  the  memory  of  Thy  grace, 
*J     My  God,  my  heavenly  King ! 
Let  age  to  age  Thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 

2.  God  reigns  on  high,  but  not  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies; 
Through  the  whole  earth  His  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3.  With  longing  eyes  Thy  creatures  wait 

On  Thee  for  daily  food ; 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

4.  How  kind  are  Thy  compassions,  Lord! 

How  slow  Thine  anger  moves! 
But  soon  He  sends  His  pardoning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  He  loves. 

5.  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race. 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim, 
But  saints  that  taste  Thy  richer  grace 
Delight  to  bless  Thy  name. 

Isaac  Watts    171Q 


GOD   THE  FATHER  123 


7s.  6s.  D. 


161      \ir^  cannot  praise  Thee  now,  Lord, 

*  V      As  spirits  perfect  made, 
Who  walk  in  white  before  Thee, 

With  Christ  the  Living  Head; 
But  praise  is  waiting  for  Thee, 

In  that  glad  future  time, 
When  we  shall  read  life's  story, 

And  reach  our  spirits'  prime. 

2.  We  cannot  praise  Thee  here,  Lord, 

As  those  around  Thy  throne, 
Who  sing  the  song  of  glory, 

And  knowr  as  they  are  known  ; 
But  praise  is  waiting  for  Thee 

When  Zion's  hill  we  gain  ; 
And  here  we  would  be  singing 

A  prelude  to  the  strain. 


162     npHOU  Grace  Divine  encircling  all, 

A      A  soundless,  shoreless  sea  ! 
Wherein  at  last  our  souls  must  fall, 
O  Love  of  God  most  free ! 

2.  And  though  we  turn  us  from  Thy  face, 

And  wander  wide  and  long, 
Thou  hold'st  us  still  in  Thine  embrace, 
O  Love  of  God  most  strong ! 

3.  The  saddened  heart,  the  restless  soul, 

The  toil-worn  frame  and  mind, 
Alike  confess  Thy  sweet  control, 
O  Love  of  God  most  kind  ! 


Anon 


C.  M. 


124  GOD  THE  FATHER 

4.  And  filled  and  quickened  by  Thy  breath, 
Our  souls  are  strong  and  free 
To  rise  o'er  sin  and  fear  and  death, 
O  Love  of  God,  to  Thee  ! 

Eliza  Scudder     1852 


C.  M. 


163       T  EHOVAH,  God,  Thy  gracious  power 
J      On  every  hand  we  see  ; 
O  may  the  blessings  of  each  hour 
Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  Thee. 


2.  Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps, 

And  reaches  to  the  skies; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 
Thy  goodness  never  dies. 

3.  In  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time, 

On  Thee  our  hopes  depend  ; 
Through  every  age,  in  every  clime, 
Our  Father,  and  our  Friend. 

John  Thomson    1810 

1  64      D LEST  be  Thou,  O  God  of  Israel'* 
i<     Thou,  our  Father,  and  our  Lord  ; 
Blest  Thy  majesty  forever. 
Ever  be  Thy  name  adored  ! 

2.  Thine,  O  Lord,  are  power  and  greatness; 

Glory,  victory,  are  Thine  own  ; 
All  is  Thine  in  earth  and  heaven  ; 
Over  all  Thy  boundless  throne. 

3.  Riches  come  of  Thee  and  honor, 

Power  and  might  to  Thee  belong; 
Thine  it  is  to  make  us  prosper, 
Only  Thine  to  make  us  strong. 


GOD  THE  FATHER  125 

4.   Lord,  to  Thee,  Thou  God  of  mercy, 
Hymns  of  gratitude  we  raise; 
To  Thy  name,  forever  glorious. 
Ever  we  address  our  praise. 

Henry  Ustick  Onderdoxk    1826 
8s.  7s.  D. 

165  ORAISE  the  Lord,  ye  heavens,  adore 
l  Him, 

Praise  Him,  angels,  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Him  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

2.  Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  hath  spoken  ; 

Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed  ; 
Laws  which  never  shall  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 

3.  Praise  the  Lord,  for  He  is  glorious; 

Never  shall  His  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  His  saints  victorious; 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4.  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Hosts  on  high,  His  power  proclaim  ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  His  name. 

Foundling  Chapel  Coll.     1796 
8s.  7s.  D. 

166  ORAISE  to  Thee,  Thou  great  Creator, 
A        Praise  be  Thine  from  every  tongue  ; 

Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

2.  Father,  source  of  all  compassion. 
Pure  unbounded  grace  is  Thine: 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation. 
Praise  Him  for  His  love  divine. 


126  GOD  THE  FATHER 

3.  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  richest  gifts  bestowed, 
Sound  His  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  aloud. 

4.  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  Him, 

Till  in  Heaven  our  song  we  raise: 
There,  enraptured  fall  before  Him, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

John  Favvcett    1767 
8s.  7s.  D. 

1 QJ      D  OUND  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 
1\     Cherubim  and  seraphim 
Filled  His  temple,  and  repeated 
Each  to  each  th'  alternate  hymn. 

2.  "  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored ; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord!" 

3.  Heaven  is  still  with  glory  ringing; 

Earth  takes  up  the  angels'  cry, 
"  Holy,  holy,  holy,"  singing, 
"  Lord  of  Hosts,  the  Lord  most  high/ 

4.  With  His  seraph  train  before  Him, 

With  His  holy  Church  below, 

Thus  conspire  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow. 

5.  "  Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  its  fulness  stored: 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  !  " 


GOD   THE  FATHER  127 

6.   Thus  Thy  glorious  name  confessing, 
We  adopt  the  angels'  cry, 
"  Holy,  holy,  holy,"  blessing 

Thee  the  Lord  of  Hosts  most  high. 

Richard  Mant     1837 
8s.  7s. 

168  f^OD  my  King,  Thy  might   confessing, 
vJ     Ever  will  I  bless  Thy  name  ; 

Da}'  by  day  Thy  throne  addressing, 
Still  will  I  Thy  praise  proclaim. 

2.  Nor  shall  fail  from  memory's  treasure, 

Works  by  love  and  mercy  wrought ; 
Works  of  love  surpassing  measure. 
Works  of  mercy  passing  thought. 

3.  Full  of  kindness  and  compassion, 

Slow  to  anger,  vast  in  love, 
God  is  good  to  all  creation  ; 

All  His  works  His  goodness  prove. 

4.  All  Thy  works,  O  Lord,  shall  bless  thee, 

Thee  shall  all  Thy  saints  adore. 
King  supreme  shall  they  confess  Thee. 
And  proclaim  Thy  sovereign  power. 

Richard  Mant     1S34 
10s. 

169  TTONOR   and   glory,  thanksgiving  and 
A  1      praise, 

Maker  of  all  things,  to  Thee  we  upraise  ; 
God,  the  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Lord  ; 
God,  by  the  angels  obeyed  and  adored. 

2.  Thou  art  the  Father  of  heaven  and  earth  ; 
Worlds  uncreated  to  Thee  owe  their  birth  ; 
All  the  creation,  Thy  voice  when  it  heard, 
Started  to  life  and  to  light  at  Thy  word. 


128  GOD  THE  FA  THER 

3.  Earth  with  the  mountain,  the  river,  the  plain, 
Sky  with  the  dew-drop,  the  wind,  and  the  rain, 
Beast  of  the  forest,  wild  bird  of  the  air, 

All  are  Thy  creatures,  and  all  are  Thy  care. 

4.  Ocean  the  restless,  and  waters  that  swell, 
Lightnings  that  flash  over  flood,  over  fell, 
Own  Thee  the  Master  Almighty,  and  call 
Thee  the  Creator,  the  Father,  of  all. 

5.  Yea,  Thou  art  Father  of  all,  and  Thy  love 
Pity  for  man  that  is  fallen  doth  move ; 
Guide  us  in  life,  and  protect  to  the  last  ; 
And,  at  Thine  Advent,  Lord,  pardon  the  past. 

Edwin  Arthur  Dayman     1867 
10s. 

170      OLESSING  and  honor  and  glory  and 
U     power, 
Wisdom  and  riches  and  strength  evermore, 
Give  ye  to  Him  who  our  battle  hath  won, 
Whose   are  the   kingdom,  the  crown,  and   the 
throne. 

2.  Past  are  the  darkness,  the  storm,  and  the  war; 
Come  is  the  radiance  that  sparkled  afar ; 
Breaketh  the  gleam  of  the  day  without  end  ; 
Riseth  the  sun  that  shall  never  descend. 

3.  Ever  ascendeth  the  song  and  the  joy, 
Ever  descendeth  the  love  from  on  high, 
Blessing  and  honor  and  glory  and  praise, 
This  is  the  theme  of  the  hymns  that  we  raise, 

4.  Life  of  all  life,  and  true  Light  of  all  light, 
Star  of  the  dawning,  unchangingly  bright, 
Sun  of  the  Salem,  whose  light  is  the  Lamb, 
Theme  of  the  ever-new,  ever-glad  psalm  ! 


GOD   THE  FATHER  129 

5.  Give  we  the  glory  and  praise  to  the  Lamb, 
Take  we  the  robe  and   the  harp  and   the  palm, 
Sing  we  the  song  of  the  Lamb  that  was  slain, 
Dying  in  weakness,  but  rising  to  reign. 

HORATIUS  BONAR 
IOS. 

171  OTARS  of   the  morning,  so  gloriously 
O      Dright, 

Filled  with  celestial  splendor  and  light, 
These  that,  where  night  never  followeth  day, 
Raise  the  "  Thrice  holy  M  song  ever  and  aye  : 

2.  These  are  Thy  counselors,  these  dost  Thou  own 
God  of  Sabaoth,  the  nearest  Thy  throne  ; 
These  are  Thy  ministers,  these  dost  Thou  send, 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones,  man  to  befriend. 

3.  Then,  when  the  earth  was  first  poised  in  mid- 

space, 
Then,  when  the  planets  first  sped  on  their  race, 
Then,  when  were  ended  the  six  days'  employ, 
Then  all  the  sons  of  God  shouted  for  joy. 

4.  Still  let  them  succor  us,  still  let  them  fight, 
Lord  o'f  angelic  hosts,  battling  for  right  ; 
Till,  where  their  anthems  they  ceaselessly  pour, 
We  with  the  angels  may  bow  and  adore. 

Joseph  of  the  Studium  ab.  850    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xeale 

IOS.   IIS. 

172  C\    WORSHIP    the    King,   all   glorious 
\J     above, 

O  gratefully  sing  His  power  and  His  love  ; 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  Days, 
Pavilioned  in  splendor  and  girded  with  praise. 

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130  GOD  THE  FATHER 

2.  O  tell  of  His  might,  O  sing  of  His  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy  space ; 
His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder-clouds 

form, 
And  dark  is  His  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

3.  The  earth,  with  its  store  of  wonders  untold, 
Almighty,  Thy  power  hath  founded  of  old, 
Hath  stablished  it  fast  by  a  changeless  decree, 
And  round  it  hath  cast,  like  a  mantle,  the  sea. 

4.  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite  ? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light, 

It  streams  from  the  hills,  it  descends  to  the  plain, 
And  sweetly  distils  in  the  dew  and  the  rain. 

5.  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  Thee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  Thee  to  fail : 
Thy  mercies  how  tender,  how  firm  to  the  end, 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend ! 

6.  O  measureless  Might,  ineffable  Love  ! 
While  angels  delight  to  hymn  Thee  above, 

The  humbler  creation,  though  feeble  their  lays, 
With  true  adoration  shall  lisp  to  Thy  praise. 

Robert  Grant    1830 
us.  10s. 

173      DRAISE  ye  Jehovah,  praise   the   Lord 
1        most  holy, 
Who  cheers  the  contrite,  girds  with  strength 
the  weak  ; 
Praise   Him  who    will    with   glory    crown    the 
lowly, 
And  with  salvation  beautify  the  meek. 


GOD  THE  FATHER  131 

2.  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  for  all  His  loving  kind' 

And  all  the  tender  mercy  Me  hath  shown  ; 
Praise  Him  who  pardons  all  our  sin  and  blind- 
ness, 
And  calls  us  sons,  and  takes  us  for  His  own. 

3.  Praise  ye  Jehovah,  source  of  every  blessing. 

Before    His  gifts   earth's  richest    boons  are 
dim ; 
Resting  in  Him,  His  peace  and  joy  possessing, 
All  things  are  ours,  for  we  have  all  in  Him. 

4.  Praise  ye  the  Father,  God  the  Lord  who  gave  us, 

With  full  and  perfect  love.  His  only  Son  ; 
Praise  ye  the  Son  who  died  Himself  to  save  us  ; 
Praise  ye  the  Spirit,  praise  the  Three  in  One. 

Margaret  Cockburn  Campbell 
ios.  us. 

1*74:      \/E  servants  of  God.  your  Master  pro- 
1       claim, 
And  publish  abroad  His  wonderful  Name  ; 
The  Name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol , 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  all. 

2.  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save  ; 

And  still  He  is  nigh,  His  presence  we  have  : 
The  great  congregation  His  triumph  shall  sing, 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 

3.  "  Salvation  to  God  who  sits  on  the  throne." 
Let  all  cry  aloud  and  honor  the  Son  ; 

The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim, 
Fall     down    on    their    faces,  and    worship    the 
Lamb. 


132  GOD   THE  FATHER 

4.  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  Him  His  right, 
All  glory  and  power,  and  wisdom   and    might; 
All  honor  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  and  infinite  love. 

Charles  Wesley     1744 
L.  M.     6  lines 

1*75      HPHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
A       And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care  ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  ; 
My  noonday  walks  He  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2.  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales,  and  dewy  meads, 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3.  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still: 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade, 

4.  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile : 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

Joseph  Addison    1712 


JESUS  CHRIST  OCR  LORD  133 

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1*7(3      POME,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 

V^     Tune  my  heart  to  sing  Thy  grace  ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  ; 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount,  I  'm  fixed  upon  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2.  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  Thy  help  I  'm  come  ; 
And  I  hope,  by  Thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 
Jesus  sought  me.  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interposed  His  precious  blood. 

3.  O  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  I  'm  constrained  to  be: 
Let  that  grace  now,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  Thee  : 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it, 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love  ; 
Here  's  my  heart,  O  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  Thy  courts  above. 

Robert  Robinson     1758 
L.  M.    6  lines 

177       r\RAW  nigh,  draw  nigh,  Immanuel 
*J     And  ransom  captive  Israel, 
That  mourns  in  lonely  exile  here, 
Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 
Rejoice  !   Rejoice  !   Immanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel! 


134  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  Draw  nigh,  O  Jesse's  Rod,  draw  nigh, 
To  free  us  from  the  enemy ; 

From  hell's  abyss  Thy  people  save, 
And  give  us  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Immanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 

3.  Draw  nigh,  draw  nigh,  O  Lord  of  Might, 
Who  once,  from  Sinai's  flaming  height 
Didst  give  the  trembling  tribes  Thy  law, 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 
Rejoice!   Rejoice!   Immanuel 

Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xeale     1851 
P.  M. 

178      POME  and  hear  the  grand  old  story, 
\j     Story  of  the  ages  past ; 
All  earth's  annals  far  surpassing, 
Story  that  shall  ever  last. 

Refrain. —  Noblest,  truest,  oldest,  newest, 

Fairest,  rarest,  saddest,  gladdest, 
That  the  world  has  ever  known. 

2.  Christ,  the  Father's  Son  eternal, 

Once  was  born  a  Son  of  man  ; 
He  who  never  knew  beginning, 
Here  on  earth  a  life  began.—  Ref. 

3.  Here  in  David's  lowly  city, 

Tenant  of  the  manger-bed, 
Child  of  everlasting  ages, 

Mary's  Infant  lays  His  head.  — Ref. 

HORATIUS  BONAR 


179      C\  COME,  all  ye  faithful,  triumphantly 
U     sing! 
Come,  see  in  the  manger  the  angels'  dread  King! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
O  hasten  !   O  hasten  !  to  worship  the  Lord. 


HIS  IXCARW  I  TIOX  AND  <  ID  I WEN  T      135 

2.  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the  skies; 
The  womb  of  the  Virgin  He  doth  not  despise  ; 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord  ; 

O  hasten  !   O  hasten !   to  worship  the  Lord. 

3.  O  hark  to  the  angels,  all  singing  in  heaven, 
"  To  God  in  the  highest,  all  glory  be  given  !  M 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord, 
O  hasten  !  O  hasten  !  to  worship  the  Lord. 

4.  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and  earth  ; 
True  Godhead  Incarnate,  Omnipotent  Word! 
O  hasten  !  O  hasten  !  to  worship  the  Lord. 

Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall     1S4S 

180      C\  COME,  all   ye  faithful,  joyfully' tri- 
v-J  umphant. 

To  Bethlehem  hasten  now  with  glad  accord  ; 
Lo !  in  a  manger,  lies  the  King  of  angels  ; 
O,  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

2.  Raise,  raise,  choirs  of  angels,  songs  of  loudest 

triumph, 
Through  heaven's  high  arches  be   your  praises 

poured  : 
Now  to  our  God  be  glory  in  the  highest  ; 
O,  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

3.  Amen  !     Lord,  we    bless  Thee,   born   for   out 

salvation, 
O  Jesus  !   forever  be  Thy  name  adored  ; 
Word  of  the  Father,  late  in  flesh  appearing ; 
O,  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ  the  Lord. 

T>  bv  Frederick  Oakley    1S41 


136  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

P.  If. 

181  QHOUT  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing; 
O     Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

Zion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  His  birth  ! 

The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee,  He  reigns  upon 
earth  ! 

2.  Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King! 

Tell  how  He  cometh ;  from  nation  to  nation, 
The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 
round  ; 
How  free  to  the  faithful  He  offers  salvation, 
How   His   people   with   joy   everlasting  are 
crowned. 

3.  Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing ; 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King  ! 
Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  hosanna  arise  ; 
Ye  angels,  the  full  hallelujah  be  singing; 

One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and 

ine   SKieS.  William  Augustus  Muhlexburg     1826 

7s.  D. 

182  LJARK!  the  herald  angels  sing, 
11      "  Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 

Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 

God  and  sinners  reconciled  !  " 

Joyful  all  ye  nations,  rise, 

Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies  ; 

Universal  nature  say, 

"  Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day  " 


HIS  INCARNA  TION  AND  AD  VENT       137 

:.  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored  ! 
Christ  the  everlasting  Lord  ! 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  Virgin's  womb  ! 
Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail,  the  incarnate  Deity! 
Pleased  as  Man  with  men  to  dwell, 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel. 

.   Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings, 
Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die, 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

Charles  Wesley     1739 


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183       A  S  with  gladness  men  of  old 

^  *     Did  the  guiding  star  behold  ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright  ; 
So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  to  Thee. 


As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed, 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore  ; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  the  mercy-seat. 


138  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we  with  holy  joy, 
Pure,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  Heavenly  King. 

4.  Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

William  Chatterton  Dix     1859 

1 84      U  E  has  come,  the  Christ  of  God  ; 
A  A      Left  for  us  His  glad  abode  ; 
Stooping  from  His  throne  of  bliss, 
To  this  darksome  wilderness  ! 

2.  He  has  come,  the  Prince  of  Peace  ; 
Come  to  bid  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
Come  to  scatter,  with  His  light, 
All  the  shadows  of  our  night. 

3.  He,  the  mighty  King,  has  come, 
Making  this  poor  earth  His  home ; 
Come  to  bear  our  sin's  sad  load, 
Son  of  David,  Son  of  God. 

4.  He  has  come,  whose  Name  of  grace 
Speaks  deliverance  to  our  race; 
Left  for  us  His  glad. abode, 

Son  of  Mary,  Son  of  God. 


HIS  INCARNATION  AND  ADVENT      139 

5.  Unto  us  a  Child  is  born; 
Ne'er  has  earth  beheld  a  morn 
Out  of  all  the  morns  of  time 
Half  so  glorious  in  its  prime. 

6.  Unto  us  a  Son  is  given  ; 

He  has  come  from  God's  own  heaven, 
Bringing  with  Him  from  above 
Holy  peace,  and  holy  love. 

HORATIUS  BONAR      1857 

185  LI  AIL,  all  hail  the  joyful  morn!       ?s- 

A  1     Tell  it  forth  from  earth  to  heaven, 
That  u  to  us  a  Child  is  born," 
That  "to  us  a  Son  is  given." 

2.  Angels  bending  from  the  sky, 

Chanted  at  the  wondrous  birth, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
Peace,  good-will  to  man  on  earth." 

3.  Him  prophetic  strains  proclaim 

King  of  kings,  the  Incarnate  Word; 
Great  and  wonderful  His  name, 
Prince  of  Peace,  the  Mighty  God. 

4.  Join  we  then  our  feeble  lays, 

To  the  chorus  of  the  sky  ; 
And,  in  songs  of  grateful  praise, 
Glory  give  to  God  on  high. 

Harriet  Auber    1829 

186  D RIGHT  and  joyful  is  the  morn,      7* 
■J      For  to  us  a  Child   is  born  ; 

From  the  highest- realm  of  heaven. 
Unto  us  a  Son  is  given. 


140  J£S CTS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  Wonderful  in  counsel  He, 
The  incarnate  Deity  : 
Sire  of  ages  ne'er  to  cease, 

King  of  kings,  and  Prince  of  Peace. 

3.  Come  and  worship  at  His  feet, 
Yield  to  Christ  the  homage  meet: 
From  His  manger  to  His  throne, 
Homage  due  to  God  alone. 

4.  Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ! 
Earth,  uplift  the  joyful  cry! 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

James  Montgomery     1S25 


187      TJ  0LY  niSht !  Peaceful  night ! 

J-  A      All  is  dark,  save  the  light 
Yonder  where  they  sweet  vigils  keep, 
O'er  the  Babe  who  in  silent  sleep, 

Rests  in  heavenly  peace. 

2.  Silent  night !  holiest  night ! 

Darkness  flies  and  all  is  light ! 
Shepherds  hear  the  angels  sing  — 
kk  Hallelujah  !  hail  the  King! 
Jesus  Christ  is  here  !  " 

3.  Silent  night  !   peaceful  night ! 

Child  of  heaven  !    O  how  bright 
Thou  didst  smile  when  Thou  wast  born; 
Blessed  was  that  happy  morn, 
Full  of  heavenly  joy. 


P.  M. 


HIS  INCARNA  TION  AND  AD  I  '/-XT      141 

4,  Silent  night!  holiest  night! 

Guiding  star,  0,  lend  thy  light ! 
See  the  eastern  wise  men  bring 
Gifts  and  homage  to  our  King! 
Jesus  Christ  is  here! 

5.  Silent  night  !  holiest  night ! 

Wondrous  star !  O,  lend  thy  light  ! 
With  the  angels  let  us  sing 
Hallelujah  to  our  King! 
Jesus  Christ  is  here! 

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188      POME  ye  lofty,  come  ye  lowly, 

v^     Let  your  songs  of  gladness  ring; 
In  a  stable  lies  the  Holy, 

In  a  manger  rests  the  King: 
See  in  Mary's  arms  reposing 

Christ  by  highest  heaven  adored : 
Come,  your  circle  round  Him  closing, 
Pious  hearts  that  love  the  Lord. 

2.  Come  ye  poor,  no  pomp  of  station 

Robes  the  Child  your  hearts  adore: 
He,  the  Lord  of  all  salvation, 

Shares  your  want,  is  weak  and  poor: 
Oxen,  round  about  behold  them ! 

Rafters  naked,  cold,  and  bare, 
See  the  shepherds,  God  has  told  them 

That  the  Prince  of  Life  lies  there. 

3.  High  above  a  star  is  shining, 

And  the  Wise  men  haste  from  far: 
Come  glad  hearts,  and  spirits  pining : 
For  you  all  has  risen  the  star. 


142  JES  US  CHRIS  T  O  UR  LORD 

Let  us  bring  our  poor  oblations, 

Thanks  and  love  and  faith  and  praise ; 

Come  ye  people,  come  ye  nations, 
All  in  all  draw  nigh  to  gaze. 

4.   Hark  the  Heaven  of  heavens  is  ringing; 
Christ  the  Lord  to  man  is  born ! 
Are  not  all  our  hearts  too  singing, 
Welcome,  welcome,  Christmas  morn? 

Still  the  Child,  all  power  possessing, 
Smiles  as  through  the  ages  past ; 

And  the  song  of  Christmas  blessing 
Sweetly  sinks  to  rest  at  last. 

Archer  Thompson  Gurney     1862 
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189       A  NGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 

l\     Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth ; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ  the  new-born  King. 

2.  Shepherds,  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night, 
God  with  man  is  now  residing ; 
Yonder  shines  the  infant-light ; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ  the  new-born  King. 

3.  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar; 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations  ; 
Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ  the  new-born  King. 


HIS  INCARNA  TION  AXD  AD  I  rENT      143 

4.  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  His  temple  shall  appear; 

Come  and  worship, 
Worship  Christ  the  new-born  King. 

5.  Sinners,  wrung  with  true  repentance, 

Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains, 
Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence  ; 
Mercy  calls  you  ;  break  your  chains  ; 

Come  and  worship. 
Worship  Christ  the  new-born  King. 

James  Montgomery     -.- 

IIS.    DOS. 

190      DRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  ol 
U     the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our   darkness  and  lend   us  Thine 
aid  ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2.  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dewdrops  are  shining, 

Low   lies   His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the 
stall ; 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all, 

3.  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine. 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean. 
Myrrh    from   the   forest,   or    gold    from    the 
mine  ? 


144  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

4.  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation  ; 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration  ; 

Dearer  to  God   are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5.  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 

Dawn  on    our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine 
aid  ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

Reginald  Heber    18x1 
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191    CHRISTIANS,  awake!  salute  the  happy 
v>     morn, 
Whereon  the  Saviour  of  mankind  was  born ; 
Rise  to  adore  the  mystery  of  love, 
Which  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above  ; 
With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun 
Of  God  Incarnate  and  the  Virgin's  Son. 

2o  With  burst  of  music  the  celestial  choir 

In  hymns  of  joy,  unknown  before,  conspire: 
The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they  sang, 
And  heaven's  whole  arch  with  Alleluias  rang; 
God's  highest  glory,  was  their  anthem  still, 
Peace  upon  earth,  and  unto  men  good-will. 

3,  O  may  we  keep  and  ponder  in  our  mind, 
God's  wondrous  love  in  saving  lost  mankind, 
Trace  we  the  Babe,  who  hath  retrieved  our  loss, 
From  His  poor  manger  to  His  bitter  cross; 
Treading  His  steps,  assisted  by  His  grace, 
Till  man  's  first  heavenly  state  again  takes  place. 


HIS  INCARNA  TION  AXD  AD  VENT      145 

4.  Then  may  we  hope,  the  angelic  thrones  among. 
To  sing,  redeemed,  a  glad  triumphal  song; 
He,  that  was  born  upon  this  joyful  day, 
Around  us  all  His  glory  shall  display  ; 
Saved  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall  sing 
Eternal  praise  to  heaven's  Almighty  King. 

John  Bvko.m     1761 
P.  M. 

1 92       LJ  ARK  !  what  music  fills  the  sky  ! 
A  1      Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
Angels  sing,  and  hosts  reply, 
Hallelujah  ! 

2.  To  the  sons  of  men  is  given 
God's  dear  Son,  best  gift  of  heaven, 
Pledge  of  grace,  and  sin  forgiven, 

Hallelujah  ! 

3.  Righteousness  and  peace  embrace, 
For  the  Prince  of  Peace  doth  place 
His  right  hand  on  Adam's  race, 

Hallelujah  ! 

4.  Would  ye  see  the  wondrous  sign, 
In  a  manger,  Child  divine, 
Lies  the  heir  of  David's  line, 

Hallelujah! 

5.  Thee  we  own  as  Lord  and  King, 
And  as  tribute  meet  we  bring 
Songs  which  angels  cannot  sing, 

Hallelujah! 

6.  Him  wTe  praise,  Himself  who  gave 
To  the  manger  and  the  grave 
All  to  ransom  and  to  save. 

Hallelujah  ! 

E.    WlGGLESWORTH 
IO 


146  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

1 93  D  LESSED  night,  when  Bethlehem's  plain 
U     Echoed  with  the  joyful  strain, 

"  Peace  has  come  to  earth  again." 
Hallelujah  ! 

2.  Blessed  hills,  that  heard  the  song 
Of  the  glorious  angel  throng 
Swelling  all  your  slopes  along ; 

Hallelujah  ! 

3.  Happy  shepherds,  on  whose  ear, 
Fell  the  tidings  glad  and  clear, 

"  God  to  man  is  drawing  near.'' 
Hallelujah  ! 

4.  Thus  revealed  to  shepherd's  eyes 
Hidden  from  the  great  and  wise, 
Entering  earth  in  lowly  guise  — 

Hallelujah  ! 

5.  We  adore  Thee  as  our  King, 
And  to  Thee  our  song  we  sing; 
Our  best  offering  to  Thee  bring, 

Hallelujah ! 

6.  Mighty  King  of  Righteousness, 
King  of  Glory,  King  of  Peace, 
Never  shall  Thy  kingdom  cease ! 

Hallelujah  ! 

HORATIUS  BONAR 

P.  M. 

194  A  LL  my  heart  this  night  rejoices, 
f*     As  I  hear,  far  and  near, 

Sweetest  angel  voices  ; 

"  Christ  is  born  !  "  their  choirs  are  singing, 
Till  the  air  everywhere 

Now  with  joy  is  ringing. 


HIS  INCARNA  TIOX  AND  ADVENT      147 

2.  For  it  dawns,  the  promised  morrow 

Of  His  birth,  who  the  earth 
Rescues  from  her  sorrow. 

God  to  wear  our  form  descendeth  ; 
Of  His  grace  to  our  race 

Here  His  Son  He  lendeth. 

3.  Hark!  a  voice  from  yonder  manger 

Soft  and  sweet,  doth  entreat  — 
"  Flee  from  woe  and  danger 

Brethren,  come ;  from  all  that  grieves  you 
You  are  freed  ;  all  you  need 

Here  your  Saviour  gives  you." 

4.  Come,  then,  let  us  hasten  yonder  : 

Here  let  all,  great  and  small, 
Kneel  in  awe  and  wonder. 

Love  Him  who  with  love  is  yearning: 
Hail  the  Star,  that  from  afar 

Bright  with  hope  is  burning. 

Paul  Gerhardt    1653    Tr.  by  Catherine  Wixkworth    1862 

P.  M. 

1  95      f]  LITTLE  town  of  Bethlehem ! 
yj     How  still  we  see  thee  lie, 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep, 

The  silent  stars  go  by  ; 
Yet  in  thy  dark  streets  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light ; 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years, 
Are  met  in  thee  to  night. 

2.  For  Christ  is  born  of  Mary, 
And  gathered  all  above, 
While  mortals  sleep  the  angels  keep 
Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 


148  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

O  morning  stars  together 

Proclaim  the  holy  birth ! 
And  praises  sing  to  God  the  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 

3.  How  silently,  how  silently, 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given ; 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 

The  blessings  of  His  heaven, 
No  ear  may  hear  His  coming, 

But  in  this  world  of  sin, 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him  still, 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 

4.  O  holy  Child  of  Bethlehem  ! 

Descend  to  us,  wre  pray, 
Cast  out  our  sin  and  enter  in, 

Be  born  in  us  to-day. 
We  hear  the  Christmas  angels, 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell, 
O,  come  to  us,  abide  with  us, 

Our  Lord  Immanuel! 

Phillips  Brooks    1866 
8s.  7s.     D. 

196      TT  ARK  !    what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
A  A     Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices, 

Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise, 
Listen  to  the  wondrous  story 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy: 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory, 
Glory  be  to  God  Most  High/' 


HIS  INCARNA  TIOX  AXD  AD  J  9EN  T      149 

2.  "  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found  ; 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven  ; 

Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 
Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing: 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King." 

3.  "  Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him  ; 

Learn  His  name,  and  taste  His  joy: 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 

11  Glory  be  to  God  Most  High  !  " 
Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth  ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory 

Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

John  Cawood    1819 
8s.  7s.  D. 

197      f^N  this  night,  all  nights  excelling, 

^J     God's  high  praises  sounded  forth, 
While  the  angels'  songs  were  telling 

Of  the  Lord's  mysterious  birth. 
Through  the  darkness,  strangely  splendid, 

Flashed  the  light  on  shepherds'  eyes  ; 
As  their  lowly  flocks  they  tended, 
Came  new  tidings  from  the  skies. 

2.  On  this  day  then  through  creation 
Let  the  glorious  hymn  ring  out; 
Let  men  hail  the  great  salvation, 

"'God  with  us,"  with  song  and  shout. 


150  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

See  the  powers  of  hell  are  broken, 
Fierce  and  tyrannous  and  wild, 

And  on  earth  glad  words  are  spoken, 
Heralding  the  new-born  Child. 

3.  Christ,  who  rules  the  earth  and  heaven, 

By  His  truth's  controlling  power, 
Who  a  grace  to  men  hath  given 

That  transforms  them  hour  by  hour. 
Grant  to  us  of  His  great  pity 

Pardon  for  our  guilt  and  sin ; 
Grant  us  in  the  heavenly  city 

Peace  and  rest  and  life  to  win. 

Edward    Hayes  Plumtre    1866 

198      DETHLEHEM,  of  noblest  cities85'  7S' 
U     None  can  once  with  thee  compare ; 
Thou  alone  the  Lord  from  Heaven 
Didst  for  us  Incarnate  bear. 

2.  Fairer  than  the  sun  at  morning 

Was  the  star  that  told  His  birth  ; 
To  the  lands  their  God  announcing, 
Hid  beneath  a  form  of  earth. 

3.  By  its  lambent  beauty  guided, 

See,  the  Eastern  kings  appear ; 
See  them  bend,  their  gifts  to  offer, 
Gifts  of  incense,  gold,  and  myrrh. 

4.  Offerings  of  mystic  meaning  : 

Incense  doth  the  God  disclose ; 
Gold  a  royal  child  proclaimeth  ; 
Myrrh  a  future  tomb  foreshows.' 


HIS  INCA  RNA  TION  AND  AD  VENT      151 

5.   Holy  Jesus,  in  Thy  brightness 

To  the  Gentile  world  displayed  ! 
With  the  Father,  and  the  Spirit, 
Endless  praise  to  Thee  be  paid. 

Aurelius  Clemens  Prudentius    Tr.  hy  Edward  Caswell    1^49 

3*.  7s. 

199      /^OME,  Thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
v>     Born  to  set  Thy  people  free  : 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 

2.  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art ; 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 

3.  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  Child,  and  yet  a  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4.  By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 

Charles  Wesley     1744 

200      CHEPHERDS!     hail     the     wondrous 
^J     stranger, 
Now  to  Bethlehem  speed  your  way ; 
Lo  !   in  yonder  humble  manger, 
Christ,  the  Lord,  is  born  to-day. 

2.   Bright  the  star  of  your  salvation, 
Pointing  to  His  rude  abode  ! 
Rapturous  news  for  every  nation  : — 
Mortals  !  now  behold  your  God  ! 


152  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  Glad,  we  trace  the  amazing  story 

Angels  leave  their  bliss  to  tell ; 
Theme  sublime,  replete  with  glory, — 
Sinners  saved  from  death  and  hell. 

4.  Love  eternal  moved  the  Saviour, 

Thus  to  lay  His  radiance  by; 
Blessings  on  the  Lamb  for  ever ! 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 

"  Union  Minstrel  '     1834 
C.  M.  D. 

201    AWHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks 
*  V  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 

And  glory  shone  around. 
"  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you,  and  all  mankind. 

2.  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord  ; 

And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 
"  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid.'' 

3.  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song: 


HIS  INCARN.  I  TION  AXD  AD  V EXT      153 

"All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace; 
Good-will  henceforth  from  heaven  to  men 

Begin,  and  never  cease." 

NAHUM  Tate     1703 
C.  M.  D. 

202      JT  came  upon  the  midnight  clear, 
A      That  glorious  song  of  old, 
From  angels  bending  near  the  earth, 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold : 
"  Peace  on  the  earth,  good-will  to  men 

From  heaven's  all  gracious  King." 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 
To  hear  the  angels  sing. 

2.  Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come, 

With  peaceful  wings  unfurled  ; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world : 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing, 
And  ever  o'er  its  Babel  sounds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 

3.  And  ye,  beneath  life's  crushing  load 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way, 

With  painful  steps  and  slow, — 
Look  now  ;  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing : 
O  rest  beside  the  weary  road, 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 


154  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

4.  For  lo,  the  days  are  hastening  on 

By  prophet  bards  foretold, 
When  with  the  ever  circling  years 

Comes  round  the  age  of  gold : 
When  Peace  shall  over  all  the  earth 

Its  ancient  splendors  fling, 
And  the  whole  world  give  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

Edmund  Hamilton  Sears    1850 
C.  M.  D. 

203  ET  folly  praise  that  fancy  loves, 

-L'     I  praise  and  love  that  Child 
Whose  heart  no  thought,  whose  tongue  no  word< 

Whose  hand  no  deed  defiled. 
I  praise  Him  most,  I  love  Him  best, 

All  praise  and  love  is  His ; 
While  Him  I  love,  in  Him  I  live, 
And  cannot  live  amiss. 

2.  Love's  sweetest  mark,  laud's  highest  theme, 

Man's  most  desired  light, 
To  love  Him  life,  to  leave  Him  death, 

To  live  in  Him  delight. 
He  mine  by  gift,  I  His  by  debt, 

Thus  each  to  other  due, 
First  friend  He  was,  best  friend  He  is, 

All  times  will  try  Him  true. 

3.  Though    young   yet   wise,    though    small,   yet 

strong, 
Though  man,  yet  God  He  is  ; 
As  wise,  He  knows,  as  strong,  He  can, 
As  God,  He  loves  to  bless. 


HIS  INCARNA  TION  AND  AD  VENT      155 

His  knowledge  rules,  His  strength  defends, 

His  love  doth  cherish  all ; 
His  birth  our  joy,  His  life  our  light, 

His  death  our  end  of  thrall. 

4.  Alas  !   He  weeps,  He  sighs,  He  pants, 

Yet  do  His  angels  sing; 
Out  of  His  tears,  His  sighs,  and  throbs, 

Doth  bud  a  joyful  spring. 
Almighty  Babe,  whose  tender  arms 

Can  force  all  foes  to  fly, 
Correct  my  faults,  protect  my  life, 

Direct  me  when  I  die. 

Robert  Southwell    1592 
CM. 

204      M  ESSIAH,  at  Thy  glad  approach 
1V1      The  howling  wilds  are  still; 
Thy  praises  fill  the  lonely  waste, 
And  breathe  from  every  hill. 

2.  The  hidden  fountains,  at  Thy  call, 

Their  sacred  stores  unlock; 
Loud  in  the  desert  sudden  streams 
Burst  living  from  the  rock. 

3.  Renewed,  the  earth  a  robe  of  light, 

A  robe  of  beauty  wears; 
And  in  new  heavens  a  brighter  sun 
Leads  on  the  promised  years. 

4.  Let  Israel  to  the  Prince  of  Peace 

The  loud  hosanna  sing; 
With  hallelujahs  and  with  hymns, 
O  Zion,  hail  thy  King. 

Michael  Bruce    1768 


156  JESl/S  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

C.  M.  D. 

205      r*ALM  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 
^     Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 

Her  silver-mantled  plains ; 
Celestial  choirs  from  courts  above 

Shed  sacred  glories  there  ; 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 
Make  music  on  the  air. 

2.  The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply, 
And  greet  from  all  their  holy  heights 

The  dayspring  from  on  high  : 
O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm  ; 
And  Sharon  waves  in  solemn  praise 

Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

3.  Glory  to  God !  the  lofty  strain 

The  realm  of  ether  fills  ; 
How  sweeps  the  song  of  solemn  joy 

O'er  Judah's  sacred  hills! 
"  Glory  to  God  !  "  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring: 
"  Peace  on  the  earth  ;  good-will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  eternal  King." 

4.  This  day  shall  Christian  tongues  be  mute, 

And  Christian  hearts  be  cold? 
O  catch  the  anthem  that  from  heaven 
O'er  Judah's  mountains  rolled! 


1 


HIS  IXCARXA  TION  AND  ADVENT      157 

When  nightly  burst  from  seraph-harps 

The  high  and  solemn  lay, — 
"  Glory  to  God  ;  on  earth  be  peace  ; 
Salvation  comes  to-day!  " 

Edmund  Hamilton  Sears     1834 
C.  M. 

206       JOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come: 
J      Let  earth  receive  her  King ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2.  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns: 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3.  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  : 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4.  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

Isaac  Watts     1719 
P.  M. 

207      T^HERE   came  three  kings,  ere  break 
A       of  day, 
All  on  Epiphanie ; 
Their  gifts  they  bare  both  rich  and  rare, 

All,  all,  Lord  Christ  for  Thee  : 
Gold,  frankincense,  and  myrrh  are  there, 
Where  is  the  King?     O  where?     O  where? 
O  where  is  the  Kin^?     O  where? 


158  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  The  Star  shone  brightly  over-head, 

The  air  was  calm  and  still, 
O'er  Bethlehem  fields  its  rays  were  shed, 

The  dew  lay  on  the  hill : 
We  see  no  throne,  no  palace  fair, 
Where  is  the  King?     O  where  ?     O  where? 
O  where  is  the  King?     O  where? 

3.  An  old  man  knelt  at  a  manger  low, 

A  Babe  lay  in  the  stall ; 
The  starlight  played  on  the  Infant  brow, 

Deep  silence  lay  o'er  all : 
A  maiden  bent  o'er  the  Babe  in  prayer:  — 
There  is  the  King  !     O  there  !     O  there  ! 
O  there  is  the  King !     0  there  ! 

Anon    16th  century 
C.  M. 

208      IT  ARK!  the  glad   sound,  the   Saviour 
1 1      comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2.  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3.  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 


HIS  IXCARXA  TION  AND  AD  I  ENT      159 

4.  Our  glad  hosannas;  Prince  of  Peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim. 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name. 

Philip  Doddridge    1735 
C.  M. 

209   T^HE  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 
1       Have  seen  a  glorious  light ; 
The  people  dwell  in  day,  who  dwelt 
In  death's  surrounding  night. 

2.  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given  ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

3.  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Forevermore  adored, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

4.  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread, 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know  : 
Justice  shall  guard  His  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

John  Morrison*    1770 
C.  M. 

210      C\  THOU,  who  by  a  star  didst  guide 
^J     The  wise  men  on  their  way, 
Until  it  came  and  stood  beside 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay; 

2.  Although  by  stars  Thou  dost  not  lead 
Thy  servants  now  below, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  when  they  need, 
Will  show  them  how  to  go. 


160  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  As  yet  we  know  Thee  but  in  part: 

But  still  we  trust  Thy  word,    I 
That  blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart, 
For  they  shall  see  the  Lord. 

4.  O  Saviour,  give  us  then  Thy  grace, 

To  make  us  pure  in  heart, 
That  we  may  see  Thee  face  to  face 
Hereafter  as  Thou  art. 

John  Mason  Neale    1844 
6s.  5s.  12  lines. 

21 1       "T^ROM  the  eastern  mountains 
A        Pressing  on  they  come, 
Wise  men  in  their  wisdom 

To  His  humble  home; 
Stirred  by  deep  devotion, 

Hasting  from  afar, 
Ever  journeying  onward, 

Guided  by  a  star. 

Refrain  —  Light  of  life  that  shinedst, 
Ere  the  world  began  ; 
Draw  Thou  near,  and  lighten 
Every  heart  of  man. 

2.  There  their  Lord  and  Saviour 

Meek  and  lowly  lay, 
Wondrous  light  that  led  them 

Onward  on  their  way, 
Ever  now  to  lighten 

Nations  from  afar, 
As  they  journey  homeward 

By  that  guiding  star. —  REF. 


HIS  INCARNA  TIOX  AXD  AD  I  'AWT      161 

3.  Thou  who  in  a  manger 

*Oncc  hast  lowly  lain, 
Who  dost  now  in  glory 

O'er  all  kingdoms  reign, 
Gather  in  the  heathen, 

Who  in  lands  afar 
Ne'er  have  seen  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  star. —  Ref. 

4.  Onward  through  the  darkness 

Of  the  lonely  night, 
Shining  still  before  them 

With  Thy  kindly  light, 
Guide  them,  Jew  and  Gentile, 

Homeward  from  afar, 
Young  and  old  together, 

By  Thy  guiding  star. —  Ref. 

5.  Until  every  nation, 

Whether  bond  or  free, 
'Neath  Thy  starlit  banner, 

Jesus,  follows  Thee 
O'er  the  distant  mountains 

To  that  heavenly  home, 
Where  nor  sin  nor  sorrow 

Evermore  shall  come. —  Ref. 

Godfrey  Thring    1S79 
L.  M. 

212      f^IVE  heed,  my  heart,  lift  up  thine  eyes, 
^J     Who  is  it  in  yon  manger  lies  ? 
Who  is  this  Child,  so  young  and  fair? 
The  blessed  Christ-Child  lieth  there. 
II 


162  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2+  Ah,  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 

Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled  • 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 

3.  My  heart  for  very  joy  doth  leap, 
My  lips  no  more  can  silence  keep; 

I,  too,  must  sing  with  joyful  tongue 
That  sweetest  ancient  cradle  song. 

4.  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 
Who  unto  man,  His  Son  hath  given, 
While  angels  sing  with  pious  mirth, 
A  glad  new  year  to  all  the  earth. 

Martin  Luther    1524    Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth    1858 

L.  M. 

213     A  ^L  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Lord, 

£*-     Clothed  in  the  garb  of  flesh  and  blood  ; 
Choosing  a  manger  for  Thy  throne, 
While  worlds  on  worlds  are  Thine  alone. 

2.  Once  did  the  skies  before  Thee  bow ; 
A  virgin's  arms  contain  Thee  now : 
Angels  who  did  in  Thee  rejoice 
Now  listen  for  Thine  infant  voice. 

3.  A  little  Child,  Thou  art  our  guest, 
That  weary  ones  in  Thee  may  rest ; 
Forlorn  and  lowly  is  Thy  birth, 

That  we  may  rise  to  heaven  from  earth. 

4.  Thou  comest  in  the  darksome  night 
To  make  us  children  of  the  light, 
To  make  us,  in  the  realms  divine, 

Like  Thine  own  angels  round  Thee  shine. 

Martin  Luther    1524    Tr.  Sabbath  Hymn  Book     1858 


HIS  INCARNA  TION  AND  AD  VENT      163 

P.  II 

214      (\F  the  Father's  love  begotten 
\J      Ere  the  world  began  to  be, 
He  is  Alpha  and  Omega 

He  the  source,  the  ending  He, 
Of  the  things  that  are,  that  have  been, 
And  that  future  years  shall  see, 

Evermore  and  evermore. 

2.  At  His  word  the  worlds  were  framed; 

He  commanded  ;  it  was  done : 
Heaven  and  earth  and  depths  of  ocean 

In  their  threefold  order  one  ; 
All  that  grows  beneath  the  shining 

Of  the  moon  and  burning  sun, 

Evermore  and  evermore. 

3.  This  is  He  whom  seers  in  old  time 

Chanted  of  with  one  accord  ; 
Whom  the  voices  of  the  prophets 

Promised  in  their  faithful  word  ; 
Now  He  shines,  the  long  expected  ; 

Let  creation  praise  its  Lord, 

Evermore  and  evermore. 

4.  O  ye  heights  of  heaven,  adore  Him  ; 

Angel-hosts,  His  praises  sing  ; 
All  dominions,  bow  before  Him, 

And  extol  our  God  and  King; 
Let  no  tongue  on  earth  be  silent, 

Every  voice  in  concert  ring, 

Evermore  and  evermore. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xeale     1851 


164   .  JES US  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

P.M. 

215  QLEEP,  my  Saviour,  sleep, 
O     On  Thy  bed  of  hay, 

Angels  in  the  spangled  heaven 
Sing  their  gladsome  Christmas  carols 
Till  the  dawn  of  day. 

2.  Sleep,  my  Saviour,  sleep, 

On  Thy  bed  of  hay, 
Ere  the  mourning  angel  cometh 
To  the  moon-lit  olive  garden, 

Wiping  tears  away. 

3.  Sleep,  my  Saviour,  sleep, 

Sweet  on  Mary's  breast, 
Now  the  shepherds  kneel  adoring, 
Now  the  mother's  heart  is  joyous, 

Take  a  happy  rest. 

4.  Sleep,  my  Saviour,  sleep, 

Sweet  on  Mary's  breast ; 
Crucified,  with  wounds,  and  bruised, 
Bleeding,  purple,  stained,  disfigured, 

One  day  Thou  wilt  rest. 

P.M. 

216  'THOU   didst    leave   Thy  throne     and 

1       thy  kingly  crown 
When  Thou  earnest  to  earth  for  me : 
But    in    Bethlehem's   home    there    was    found 
no  room 
For  Thy  holy  nativity. 
Ref. —  O  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus, 

There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee 


HIS  LIFE  AXD  MINISTRY  165 

2.  Heaven's  arches  rang  when  the  angels  sang, 

Proclaiming  Thy  royal  degree; 
But  of  lowly  birth  cam'st  Thou,  Lord,  on  earth, 
And  in  great  humility.  —  Ref. 

3.  The  foxes  found  rest,  and  the  bird  its  nest 

In  the  shade  of  the  cedar  tree  ; 
But  Thy  couch  was  the  sod,  O  Thou  Son  of  God, 
In  the  deserts  of  Galilee.  —  Ref. 

4.  Thou  earnest,  Lord,  with  the  living  word 

That  should  set  Thy  children  free  ; 
But  with  mocking  scorn,  and  with  crown  of  thorn, 
They  bore  Thee  to  Calvary.  —  Ref. 

5.  When  heaven's  arch  shall  ring  and  her  choirs 

shall  sing 
At  Thy  coming  to  victory, 
Let   Thy  voice   call    me    home,   saying,  "Yet 

there  is  room 
There  is  room  at  My  side  for  thee  :  " 

And  my  heart  shall  rejoice.  Lord  Jesus, 

When  thou  comest  and  callest  for  me. 

Emily  E.  S.  Elliott 
7s.  6 

217       JESUS,  Son  of  God  most  high, 
J      God  from  all  eternity. 

Born  as  man  to  live  and  die  — 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2.  Leaving  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Making  mortal  cares  Thine  own, 
Making  God's  compassion  known  — 
Hear  us.  Holy  Jesus. 


166  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  By  Thy  life,  so  lone  and  still, 
By  Thy  waiting  to  fulfil 

In  its  time  Thy  Father's  will  — 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

4.  May  we  mark  the  pattern  fair 
Of  Thy  life  of  work  and  prayer, 
And  for  truth  all  perils  dare  — 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

5.  Bid  us  come,  at  last,  to  Thee, 
And  forever  perfect  be, 
Where  Thy  glory  we  shall  see  — 

Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 


Thomas  Benson  Pollock    1870 


C.  M. 


218       A    PILGRIM  through  this  lonely  world, 
A     The  blessed  Saviour  passed  ; 
A  mourner  all  His  life  was  He, 
A  dying  Lamb  at  last. 

2.  That  tender  heart  that  felt  for  all, 

For  all  its  life  blood  gave  ; 
It  found  on  earth  no  resting  place, 
Save  only  in  the  grave. 

3.  Such  was  our  Lord  ;  and  shall  we  fear 

The  cross  with  all  its  scorn  ? 
Or  love  a  faithless,  evil  world, 

That  wreathed  His  brow  with  thorn? 

4.  No,  facing  all  its  frowns  or  smiles, 

Like  Him,  obedient  still, 
We  homeward  press,  through  storm  or  calm, 
To  Zion's  blessed  hill. 

Edward  Denny     1839 


HIS  LIFE  AXD  MINISTRY  167 

C.  M. 

219      f\  LORD,  when  we  the  path  retrace 
\J     Which  Thou  on  earth  hast  trod, 
To  man,  Thy  wondrous  love  and  grace, 
Thy  faithfu-lness  to  God :  — 

2.  Thy  love,  by  man  so  sorely  tried, 

Proved  stronger  than  the  grave  ; 
The  very  spear  that  pierced  Thy  side 
Drew  forth  the  blood  to  save. 

3.  Faithful  amidst  unfaithfulness, 

Midst  darkness  only  light, 
Thou  didst  Thy  Father's  name  confess, 
And  in  His  will  delight. 

4.  O  Lord,  with  sorrow  and  with  shame, 

We  meekly  would  confess 
How  little  we  who  bear  Thy  name, 
Thy  mind,  Thy  ways,  express. 

5.  Give  us  Thy  meek,  Thy  lowly  mind: 

We  would  obedient  be  ; 
And  all  our  rest  and  pleasure  find 
In  fellowship  with  Thee. 

James  George  Deck    1S42 

220    n  JESUS'  u'hen  l  think  of  Thee> 

yJ     Thy  manger,  cross,  and  throne, 
My  spirit  trusts  exultingly 
In  Thee,  and  Thee  alone. 

2.  I  see  Thee  in  Thy  weakness  first ; 
Then,  glorious  from  Thy  shame, 
I  see  Thee  death's  strong  fetters  burst, 
And  reach  heaven's  mightiest  name. 


168  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  For  me  Thou  didst  become  a  man, 

For  me  didst  weep  and  die ; 
For  me  achieve  Thy  wondrous  plan, 
For  me  ascend  on  high. 

4.  O  let  me  share  Thy  holy  birth, 

Thy  faith,  Thy  death  to  sin ! 
And,  strong  amidst  the  toils  of  earth, 
My  heavenly  life  begin. 

5.  Then  shall  I  know  what  means  the  strain 

Triumphant  of  Saint  Paul  : 
"  To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain  ;  " 
"  Christ  is  my  all  in  all." 

George  Washington  Bethune    1847 
CM. 

221       DEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 
.L)     Appears  each  grace  divine  ! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2.  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  gl.ad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  His  divine  employ. 

3.  'Mid  keen  reproach,  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  He  stood ; 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  His  life  ; 
He  labored  for  their  good. 

4.  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  His  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned,  He  bowed,  and  said, 
"  Thy  will,  not  Mine,  be  done  !  " 


HIS  LIFE  AND  MINISTRY  169 

5.   Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide; 
His  image  may  we  bear; 
0  may  we  tread  His  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share  ! 

William  Enfield     1772 
C.  M. 

222  All  7H A.T  grace,  0  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 

VV       Around  Thy  steps  below  : 
What  patient  love  was  seen  in  all 
Thy  life  and  death  of  woe. 

2.  Forever  on  Thy  burdened  heart 

A  wreight  of  sorrow  hung  ; 
Yet  no  ungentle,  murmuring  word 
Escaped  Thy  silent  tongue. 

3.  Thy  foes  might  hate,  despise,  revile, 

Thy  friends  unfaithful  prove  ; 
Unwearied  in  forgiveness  still, 
Thy  heart  could  only  love. 

4.  O  give  us  hearts  to  love  like  Thee, 

Like  Thee,  O  Lord,  to  grieve, 
Far  more  for  others'  sins,  than  all 
The  wrongs  that  we  receive. 

5.  One  with  Thyself,  may  every  eye 

In  us,  Thy  brethren,  see 
That  gentleness  and  grace  that  spring 
From  union,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

Edward  Denny     1839 

223  JESUS  !  exalted  far  on  high, 

J      To  whom  a  name  is  given  — 
A  name  surpassing  every  name, 
That 's  known  in  earth  or  heaven  ! 


170  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  Before  whose  throne  shall  every  knee 

Bow  down  with  one  accord  ; 
Before  whose  throne  shall  every  tongue 
Confess  that  Thou  art  Lord  : 

3.  Jesus,  who  in  the  form  of  God, 

Didst  equal  honor  claim  ; 
Yet,  to  redeem  our  guilty  souls, 
Didst  stoop  to  death  and  shame. 

4.  O  may  that  mind  in  us  be  formed, 

Which  shone  so  bright  in  Thee ; 
An  humble,  meek,  and  lowly  mind, 
From  pride  and  envy  free. 

5.  May  we  to  others  stoop,  and  learn 

To  emulate  Thy  love  ; 
So  shall  we  bear  Thine  image  here, 
And  share  Thy  throne  above. 

Thomas  Cotterill    1819 
C.  M.  D. 

224      'PHINE  arm,  O  Lord,  in  days  of  old, 
I       Was  strong  to  heal  and  save  ; 
It  triumphed  o'er  disease  and  death, 

O'er  darkness  and  the  grave: 
To  Thee  they  went,  the  blind,  the  aumb, 

The  palsied  and  the  lame, 
The  leper  with  his  tainted  life, 
The  sick  with  fevered  frame. 

2.  And  lo,  Thy  touch  brought  life  and  health, 
Gave  speech,  and  strength,  and  sight : 
And  youth  renewed  and  frenzy  calmed 
Owned  Thee,  the  Lord  of  Light : 


HIS  LIFE  AND  MINISTRY  171 

And  now,  O  Lord,  be  near  to  bless, 

Almighty  as  of  yore, 
In  crowded  streets,  by  restless  couch, 

As  by  Gennesareth's  shore. 

3.  Be  Thou  our  great  Deliverer  still, 

Thou  Lord  of  life  and  death  ; 
Restore  and  quicken,  soothe  and  bless 

With  Thine  almighty  breath. 
To  hands  that  work  and  eyes  that  see 

Give  wisdom's  heavenly  lore, 
That  whole  and  sick,  and  weak  and  strong, 

May  praise  Thee  evermore. 

Edward  Hayes  Plumtre     1866 
C.  M.  D. 

225      T  MMORTAL  Love,  forever  full, 

1      Forever  flowing  free, 
Forever  shared,  forever  whole, 
A  never-ebbing  sea. 

2.  Our  outward  lips  confess  the  Name 

All  other  names  above  ; 
Love  only  knoweth  whence  it  came, 
And  comprehendeth  love. 

3.  We  may  not  climb  the  heavenly  steeps 

To  bring  the  Lord  Christ  down ; 

In  vain  we  search  the  lowest  deeps. 

For  Him  no  depths  can  drown. 

4.  Xor  holy  bread,  nor  blood  of  grape 

The  lineaments  restore 
Of  Him  we  know  in  outward  shape 
And  in  the  flesh  no  more. 


172  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

5.  But  warm,  sweet,  tender,  even  yet 

A  present  help  is  He ; 
And  faith  has  still  its  Olivet, 
And  love  its  Galilee. 

6.  The  healing  of  His  seamless  dress 

Is  by  our  beds  of  pain  ; 
We  touch  Him  in  life's  throng  and  press, 
And  we  are  whole  again. 

7.  Through  Him  the  first  fond  prayers  are  said 

Our  lips  of  childhood  frame  ; 

The  last  low  whispers  of  our  dead 

Are  burdened  with  His  name. 

8.  O  Lord  and  Master  of  us  all ! 

Whatever  our  name  or  sign, 
We  own  Thy  sway,  we  hear  Thy  call, 
We  test  our  lives  by  Thine. 

John  Greenleaf  Whittier    1867 
C.  M.  D. 

226      C\  WHERE  is  He  that  trod  the  sea, 

\J  5     O,  where  is  He  that  spake, 
And  demons  from  their  victims  flee, 

The  dead  their  slumbers  break  ; 
The  palsied  rise  in  freedom  strong, 

The  dumb  men  talk  and  sing, 
And  from  blind  eyes,  benighted  long, 

Bright  beams  of  morning  spring. 

2.  O,  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea, 
O,  where  is  He  that  spake, 
And  dark  waves,  rolling  heavily, 
A  glassy  smoothness  take ; 


HIS  LIFE  AXD  MINI  S  TR  Y  173 

And  lepers,  whose  own  flesh  has  been 

A  solitary  grave. 
Sec  with  amaze  that  they  are  clean, 

And  cry,  'Tis  He  can  save. 

3.  O,  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea, 

'T  is  only  He  can  save  ; 
To  thousands  hungering  wearily, 

A  wondrous  meal  He  gave  : 
Full  soon,  with  food  celestial  fed, 

Their  mystic  fare  they  take  ; 
*T  was  springtide  wThen  He  blest  the  bread, 

And  harvest  when  He  brake. 

4.  O,  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea; 

My  soul,  the  Lord  is  here : 
Let  all  thy  fears  be  hushed  in  thee ; 

To  leap,  to  look,  to  hear, 
Be  thine :  thy  needs  He  '11  satisfy : 

Art  thou  diseased,  or  dumb  ? 
Or  dost  thou  in  thy  hunger  cry  7 

u  I  come,"  saith  Christ,  "  I  come." 

Thomas  Toke  Lynch     18  s  5 


227      T^  duties  anc*  *n  suffei*ings  too, 

1      Thy  path,  my  Lord,  I  'd  trace  ; 
As  Thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do, 
Depending  on  Thy  grace. 

2.  With  earnest  zeal,  'twas  Thy  delight 
To  do  Thy  Father's  will  ; 
O  may  that  zeal  my  love  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil  ! 


C.  ML 


174  JESUS  CNR/ST  OUR  LORD 

3.  Unsullied  meekness,  truth,  and  love, 
Through  all  Thy  conduct  shine  ; 
O  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine  ! 

Benjamin  Beddome     1799 
L.  M.    6  lines 

228       A  S  oft,  with  worn  and  weary  feet, 

A     We  tread  earth's  rugged  valley  o'er, 
The  thought,  how  comforting  and  sweet, 
Christ  trod  this  very  path  before  ! 
Our  wants  and  weaknesses  He  knows, 
From  life's  first  dawning  to  its  close. 

2.  Do  sickness,  feebleness  or  pain 
Or  sorrow  in  our  path  appear? 
The  recollection  will  remain, 
More  deeply  did  He  suffer  here: 
His  life,  how  truly  sad  and  brief, 
Filled  up  with  suffering  and  with  grief. 

3.  If  Satan  tempt  our  hearts  to  stray 
And  whisper  evil  things  within, 
So  did  he,  in  the  desert  way, 

Assail  our  Lord  with  thoughts  of  sin, 
When  worn  and  in  a  feeble  hour 
The  tempter  came  with  all  his  power. 

4.  Just  such  as  I,  this  earth  He  trod, 
With  every  human  ill  but  sin  ; 

And  though  indeed  the  Son  of  God, 
As  I  am  now,  so  He  has  been. 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me 
With  pity,  love,  and  sympathy. 

James  Edmeston     184; 


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175 


229 


3« 


FIERCE  was  the  wild  billow. 
Dark  was  the  night, 
Oars  labored  heavily, 

Foam  glimmered  white, 
Trembled  the  mariners 

Peril  was  nigh  ; 
Then  said  the  God  of  God, 
"  Peace!   It  is  I  !  " 

Ridge  of  the  mountain-wave. 

Lower  thy  crest  ! 
Wail  of  Euroclydon, 

Be  thou  at  rest  ! 
Sorrow  can  never  be, 

Darkness  must  fly, 
Where  saith  the  Light  of  light, 

"  Peace!  It  is  I !  " 

Jesus,  Deliverer, 

Come  Thou  to  me : 
Soothe  Thou  my  voyaging 

Over  life's  sea  ; 
Thou,  when  the  storm  of  death 

Roars,  sweeping  by, 
Whisper,  Thou  Truth  of  truth, 

"  Peace!  It  is  I  !  " 

Axatolius  d.     458    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xeale     1862 


7s.  7. 


230      TTHOU  to  whom  the  sick  and  dying 
1       Ever  came,  nor  came  in  vain, 
Still  with  healing  words  replying 
To  the  wearied  cry  of  pain  ; 
Hear  us,  Jesus,  as  we  meet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 


176  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  Every  care,  and  every  sorrow, 

Be  it  great,  or  be  it  small, 
Yesterday,  to-day,  to-morrow, 
When,  where'er,  it  may  befall, 
Lay  we  humbly  at  Thy  feet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 

3.  Still  the  weary,  sick  and  dying 

Need  a  brother's,  sister's  care; 
On  Thy  higher  help  relying 

May  we  now  their  burden  share, 
Bringing  all  our  offerings  meet, 
Suppliants  at  Thy  mercy  seat. 

4*  May  each  child  of  Thine  be  willing, 
Willing  both  in  hand  and  heart, 
All  the  law  of  love  fulfilling, 
Ever  comfort  to  impart ; 
Ever  bringing  offerings  meet, 
Suppliant  to  Thy  mercy  seat. 

5.  So  may  sickness,  sin,  and  sadness, 
To  Thy  healing  power  yield, 
Till  the  sick  and  sad,  in  gladness, 

Rescued,  ransomed,  cleansed,  healed, 
One  in  Thee  together  meet, 
Pardoned  at  Thy  judgment  seat. 

Godfrey  Thring    1866 
L.  M. 

231       I-J  OW  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 
1  1      From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  reverence  filled  the  place. 


HIS  LIFE  A XI)  MINISTRY  177 

2.  From  heaven  He  came,  of  heaven  He  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way  ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloom)'  night  He  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3.  "Come,  wanderers,  to  My  Father's  home, 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest  : 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 

Obey  Thee,  love  Thee,  and  be  blessed. 

4.  Decay  then,  tenements  of  dust ; 

Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay  : 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

John  Bowring     1823 
L.  M. 

232      A/T^  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 
1V1      I  read  my  duty  in  Thy  word  ; 
But  in  Thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2.  Such  was  Thy  truth,  and  such  Thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  Thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3.  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  Thy  prayer , 
The  desert  Thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  Thy  victory  too. 

4.  Be  Thou  my  pattern ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  Thy  gracious  image  here  ; 

Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

Isaac  W  atts     1709 
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178  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

L.  M. 

233  T— [  OW  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine, 
I  1     That  in  Thy  meekness  used  to  shine, 

That  lit  Thy  lonely  pathway,  trod 
In  wondrous  love,  O  Son  of  God. 

2.  O  who  like  Thee,  so  mild,  so  bright, 
Thou  Son  of  Man,  Thou  Light  of  Light, 
O  who  like  Thee  did  ever  go 

So  patient,  through  a  world  of  woe  ? 

3.  O  who  like  Thee,  so  humbly  bore 
The  scorn,  the  scoffs  of  men,  before? 
So  meek,  so  lowly,  yet  so  high, 

So  glorious  in  humility? 

4.  And  death,  that  sets  the  prisoner  free, 
Was  pang,  and  scoff,  and  scorn  to  Thee ; 
Yet  love  through  all  Thy  torture  glowed, 
And  mercy  with  Thy  life-blood  flowed. 

5.  O  wondrous  Lord,  my  soul  would  be 
Still  more  and  more  conformed  to  Thee, 
And  learn  of  Thee,  the  lowly  One, 
And  like  Thee,  all  my  journey  run. 

Arthur  Cleveland  Coxe    1838 
S.  M. 

234  DEHOLD,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
-L)     The  chosen  of  the  Lord, 

God's  well-beloved  Son  fulfills 
The  sure  prophetic  word. 

2.  No  royal  pomp  adorns 

This  King  of  righteousness  : 
Meekness  and  patience,  truth  and  love. 
Compose  His  princely  dress. 


HIS  LIFE  AXD  MINISTRY  179 

3.  Jesus,  Thou   light  of  men! 

Thy  doctrine  life  imparts. 
O  may  we  feel  its  quickening  power 
To  warm  and  glad  our  hearts  ! 

4.  Cheered  by  Thy  beams,  our  souls 

Shall  run  the  heavenly  way. 
The  path  which  Thou  hast  marked  and  trod 
Shall  lead  to  endless  day. 

John  Xeedham     i;63 
L.  M. 

235  C\   LOVE  !  how  deep,  how  broad,  how 
U     high ! 

It  fills  the  heart  with  ecstasy, 

That  God,  the  Son  of  God,  should  take 

Our  mortal  form  for  mortals'  sake. 

2.  He  sent  no  angel,  to  our  race, 
Of  higher  or  of  lower  place, 

But  wore  the  robe  of  human  frame 
Himself,  and  to  this  lost  world  came. 

3.  For  us  He  prayed,  for  us  He  taught, 
For  us  His  daily  works  He  wrought, 
He  bore  the  shameful  cross  and  death  ; 
For  us  at  length  gave  up  His  breath. 

4.  For  us  He  rose  from  death  again, 
For  us  He  went  on  high  to  reign, 
For  us  He  sent  His  Spirit  here 

To  guide,  to  strengthen  and  to  cheer. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xeale     1851 
L.  M. 

236  \\ /HEX,  like  a  stranger  on  our  sphere, 

V V       The  lowly  Jesus  sojourned  here, 
Where'er  He  went,  affliction  fled, 
And  sickness  reared  her  drooping  head. 


180  JESl/S  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  The  eye  that  rolled  in  irksome  night 
Beheld  His  face,  for  He  was  light  ; 
The  opening  ear,  the  loosened  tongue, 
His  precepts  heard,  His  praises  sung. 

3.  His  touch  the  outcast  leper  healed, 
His  lips  the  sinner's  pardon  sealed ; 
Warm  tears  o'er  Lazarus  He  shed, 

Then  spake  the  word  that  raised  the  dead. 

James  Montgomery    1797 


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£3*7      \A/"^kN,  His  salvation  bringing, 
VV       To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  His  name. 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But  as  He  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 

And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2.  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  to  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill ; 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner, 

We  '11  bow  before  His  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son. 

3.  For  should  wre  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 
Would  their  hosannas  raise. 


HIS  LIFE  AND  MINISTRY  181 

But  shall  we  only  render 
The  tribute  of  our  words? 

No;  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 
They  too  shall  be  the  Lord's. 

John  King    1830 
78.  6s.  D. 

S3 8       A  ^L  Sl°ry>  lau(J>  and  honor, 

l\     To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King! 
To  whom  the  lips  of  children 

Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 
Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest, 

The  King  and  blessed  One. 

2.  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high  ; 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 

Created,  make  reply. 
The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went : 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 

Before  Thee  we  present. 

3.  To  Thee  before  Thy  passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise  : 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted 

Our  melody  we  raise. 
Thou  didst  accept  their  praises  ; 

Accept   the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest, 

Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale    1851 


182  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

239      [)  H0W  shall  I  receive  Thee, 

W     How  meet  Thee  on  Thy  way ; 
Blest  hope  of  every  nation, 

My  soul's  delight  and  stay? 
O  Jesus,  Jesus,  give  me 

Now  by  Thine  own  pure  light, 
To  know  whate'er  is  pleasing 

And  welcome  in  Thy  sight. 

2.  Thy  Zion  palms  is  strewing, 

And  branches  fresh  and  fair ; 
My  soul,  in  praise  awaking, 

Her  anthem  shall  prepare. 
Perpetual  thanks  and  praises 

Forth  from  my  heart  shall  spring ; 
And  to  Thy  name  the  service 

Of  all  my  powers  I  bring. 

3.  Ye  who  with  guilty  terror 

Are  trembling,  fear  no  more : 
With  love  and  grace  the  Saviour 

Shall  you  to  hope  restore. 
He  comes,  who  contrite  sinners 

Will  with  the  children  place, 
The  children  of  His  Father, 

The  heirs  of  life  and  grace. 

Paul  Gerhardt    1653    Tr.  by  Arthur  Tozer  Russell    1851 

P.M. 

24:0    T7IERCE  raged  the  tempest  o'er  the  deep, 
1     Watch  did  Thine  anxious  servants  keep 
But  Thou  wast  wrapped  in  guileless  sleep, 
Calm  and  still. 


HIS  LIFE  AND  MINISTRY  183 

2.  "  Save,  Lord  ;  we  perish,"  was  their  cry; 
O  save  us  in  our  agony  !  " — 

Thy  word  above  the  storm  rose  high, 
"  Peace,  be  still." 

3.  The  wild  winds  hushed,  the  angry  deep 
Sank,  like  a  little  child,  to  sleep, 

The  sullen  billows  ceased  to  leap, 
At  Thy  will. 

4.  So,  when  our  life  is  clouded  o'er, 

And  storm-winds  drift  us  from  the  shore, 
Say,  lest  we  sink  to  rise  no  more, 
"  Peace,  be  still." 

Godfrey  Thring    1858 

241       UVER  patient,  gentle,  meek,     ?s-  6Iines 
L/      Holy  Saviour  !  was  Thy  mind  ' 
Vainly  in  myself  I  seek 

Likeness  to  my  Lord  to  find  ; 
Yet  that  mind  which  was  in  Thee 
May  be,  must  be  formed  in  me. 

2.  Days  of  toil,  'mid  throngs  of  men, 

Vexed  not,  ruffled  not  Thy  soul; 
Still  collected,  calm,  serene, 

Thou  each  feeling  couldst  control  : 
Lord,  that  mind  which  was  in  Thee, 
May  be,  must  be  formed  in  me. 

3.  Though  such  griefs  were  Thine  to  bear, 

For  each  sufferer  Thou  couldst  feel ; 
Every  mourner's  burden  share, 

Every  wounded  spirit  heal  ; 
Saviour  !  let  Thy  grace  in  me 
Form  that  mind  which  was  in  Thee. 


184  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

4.  When  my  pain  is  most  intense, 

Let  Thy  cross  my  lesson  prove  : 
Let  me  hear  Thee  e'en  from  thence, 

Breathing  words  of  peace  and  love ; 
Saviour !  let  Thy  grace  in  me 
Form  that  mind  which  was  in  Thee. 

Charlotte  Elliott    1836 
C.  M. 

24:2      C\  MEAN  may  seem  this  house  of  clay, 
\J     Yet  'twas  the  Lord's  abode  ; 
Our  feet  may  mourn  this  thorny  way, 
Yet  here  Immanuel  trod. 

2.  This  fleshly  robe  the  Lord  did  wear; 

This  watch  the  Lord  did  keep  ; 
These  burdens  sore  the  Lord  did  bear; 
These  tears  the  Lord  did  weep  ! 

3.  This  world  the  Master  overcame ; 

This  death  the  Lord  did  die : 
O  vanquished  world  !  O  glorious  shame! 
O  hallowed  agony ! 

4.  O  vale  of  tears,  no  longer  sad, 

Wherein  the  Lord  did  dwell  ! 
O  holy  robe  of  flesh  that  clad 
Our  own  Immanuel ! 

5.  Our  very  frailty  brings  us  near 

Unto  the  Lord  of  heaven ; 
To  every  grief,  to  every  tear, 
Such  glory  strange  is  given. 

Thomas  Hornblower  Gill    1850 


HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH         185 

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243      QWEET  the  moments,  rich  the  blessing, 
O     Which  before  the  cross  we  spend  ; 
Life  and  health  and  peace  possessing, 
Through  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 
Here  we  sit,  in  wonder,  viewing 

Mercy  poured  in  streams  of  blood  ; 
Precious  drops,  our  souls  bedewing, 
Make  and  plead  our  peace  with  God. 

2.  Truly  blessed  is  the  station, 

Low  before  His  cross  to  lie, 
While  we  see  divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  His  gracious  eye. 
Lord  in  ceaseless  contemplation 

Fix  our  hearts  and  eyes  on  Thee, 
Till  we  taste  Thy  whole  salvation, 

And  Thine  unveiled  glories  see. 

3.  For  Thy  sorrows  we  adore  Thee, 

For  the  pains  that  wrought  our  peace  ; 
Gracious  Saviour,  we  implore  Thee, 

In  our  hearts  Thy  love  increase. 
Here  we  feel  our  sins  forgiven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  we  gaze  ; 
And  our  thoughts  are  all  of  heaven, 

And  our  lips  o'erflow  with  praise. 

James  Allen    1759    Walter  Shirley     177? 
L.  M.  D. 

24:4    0^^  on'  r'^e  on  *n  maJesty ' 

lv      In  lowly  pomp,  ride  on  to  die  ! 
0  Christ !   Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 


186  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty! 
The  winged  squadrons  of  the  sky 
Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 
To  see  the  approaching  sacrifice. 

3.  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh ! 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Expects  His  own  anointed  Son. 

4.  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty ! 
In  lowly  pomp,  ride  on  to  die : 
Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God !  Thy  power,  and  reign. 

Henry  Hart  Milman     1827 
L.  M. 

24:«5      T^HE  royal  banners  forward  go, 

1     The  cross  shines  forth  in  mystic  glow ; 
Where  He  in  flesh,  our  flesh  who  made, 
Our  sentence  bore,  our  ransom  paid. 

2.  There  while  He  hung,  His  sacred  side 
By  soldier's  spear  was  opened  wide, 
To  cleanse  us  in  the  precious  flood 
Of  water  mingled  with  His  blood. 

3.  To  Thee,  Eternal  Three  in  One, 
Let  homage  meet  by  all  be  done : 
As  by  the  cross  Thou  dost  restore, 
So  rule  and  guide  us  evermore. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale    1851 
L.  M. 

246       JESUS,  whom  angel  hosts  adore, 
J      Became  a  man  of  griefs  for  me ; 
In  love,  though  rich,  becoming  poor, 
That  I  through  Him  enriched  might  be. 


HIS  SUFFERIXGS  AND  DEATH         187 

2.  The  ever  blessed  Son  of  God 

Went  up  to  Calvary  for  me  ; 
There  paid  my  debt,  there  bore  my  load, 
In  His  own  body  on  the  tree. 

3.  Jesus,  whose  dwelling  is  the  skies, 

Went  down  into  the  grave  for  me  ; 
There  overcame  my  enemies, 
There  won  the  glorious  victory. 

4.  'T  is  finished  all  :   the  vail  is  rent, 

The  welcome  sure,  the  access  free  ; — 
Now  then,  we  leave  our  banishment, 
O  Father,  to  return  to  Thee  ! 

HORATIUS  Bo.NAR       1857 
L.   M. 

247      \H7^  s*n^>  ^e  Pra*se  °f  Him  who  died, 
VV       Of  Him  who  died  upon  the  cross; 
The  sinner's  hope  let  men  deride, 

For  this  we  count  the  world  but  loss. 

2.  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see, 

In  shining  letters,  "  God  is  Love  ;  M 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree, 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

3.  The  cross  !   it  takes  our  guilt  away  ; 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 

It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day, 

And  swreetens  every  bitter  cup. 

4.  It  makes  the  coward  spirit  brave, 

And  nerves  the  feeble  arm  for  fieht ; 
It  takes  its  terror  from  the  grave, 

And  gilds  the  bed  of  death  with  light : 


188  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

5.  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe, 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 

The  angels'  theme  in  heaven  above. 

Thomas  Kelly    1820 
L.M. 

248      C\  COME,  and  mourn  with  me  awhile; 
\J     O  come  ye  to  the  Saviour's  side  ; 
O  come,  together  let  us  mourn  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

2.  Have  we  no  tears  to  shed  for  Him, 

While  soldiers  scoff  and  Jews  deride? 
Ah,  look  how  patiently  He  hangs  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

3.  How  fast  His  hands  and  feet  are  nailed  ; 

His  throat  with  parching  thirst  is  dried  ; 
His  failing  eyes  are  dimmed  with  blood, 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

4.  Seven  times  He  spake,  seven  words  of  love 

And  all  three  hours  His  silence  cried 
For  mercy  on  the  souls  of  men  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

5.  Come,  let  us  stand  beneath  the  cross  ; 

So  may  the  blood  from  out  His  side 
Fall  gently  on  us  drop  by  drop  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  is  crucified. 

6.  A  broken  heart,  a  fount   of  tears 

Ask,  and  they  will  not  be  denied; 
Lord  Jesus,  may  we  love  and  wreep, 
Since  Thou  for  us  art  crucified. 

Frederick  William  Faber    1849 


HIS  SUFFERINGS    LVD  DEATH         189 

L    M 

24:0      "T^  IS  midnight;  and  on  Olive's  brow 

1    The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone  : 
Tis  midnight;  in  the  garden,  now, 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2.  'Tis  midnight  ;  and  from  all  removed, 

The  Saviour  wrestles  lone  with  fears  ; 
E'en  that  disciple  whom  He  loved 

Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3.  'Tis  midnight ;  and  for  others'  guilt 

The  Man  of  Sorrows  weeps  in  blood  ; 
Yet  He  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  by  His  God. 

4.  'Tis  midnight ;  and  from  ether-plains 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know; 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 

That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 

William  Bingham  Tappan     1822 

2£)0       %  'T  ^  finished  !  "  so  the  Saviour  cried, 
1       And    meekly  bowed    His    head, 
and  died  : 
"  'Tis  finished  !  "  yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2.  'Tis  finished!  all  that  heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  Prophets  said 

Is  now  fulfilled,  as  was  designed, 
In  Me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3.  'Tis  finished!  this  My  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone  ; 
Millions  shall  be  redeemed  from  death, 
By  this  My  last  expiring  breath. 


190  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

4.  'T  is  finished!  let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round; 

T  is  finished  !  let  the  echo  fly 

Thro'  heaven  and  hell,  thro'  earth  and  sky. 

Samuel  Stexxett    1787 
L.  M. 

251  T  T  7"^ EN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

VV       On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2.  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3.  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet. 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down: 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4.  His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 

Spreads  o'er  His  body  on  the  tree  : 
Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me. 

5.  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small : 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

Isaac  Watts     1707 
L.  M. 

252  T    ORD  Jesus,  when  we  stand  afar 
-Lrf     And  gaze  upon  Thy  holy  cross, 

In  love  of  Thee  and  scorn  of  self, 
O  may  we  count  the  world  as  loss. 


HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH         191 

2.  When  we  behold  Thy  bleeding  wounds, 

And  the  rough  way  that  Thou  hast  trod, 
Make  us  to  hate  the  load  of  sin 
That  lay  so  heavy  on  our  God. 

3.  O  holy  Lord,  uplifted  high 

With  outstretched  arms,  in  mortal  woe, 
Embracing  in  Thy  wondrous  love 
The  sinful  world  that  lies  below  ; 

4.  Give  us  an  ever-living  faith 

To  gaze  beyond  the  things  we  see ; 
And,  in  the  mystery  of  Thy  death, 
Draw  us  and  all  men  unto  Thee. 

William  Walsham  How    1854 
L.  M. 

253  f\   THE  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross 
\J   Where  my  Redeemer  loved  and  died  : 

Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  His  dear  wounds,  and  bleeding  side. 
2.  I  would  forever  speak  His  name 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown  ; 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 

And  worship  at  His  Father's  throne. 

Isaac  Watts    1707 
C.  If. 

254  T^HERE  is  a  green  hill  far  away, 

1       Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified, 

Who  died  to  save  us  all. 
2.  We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell 

What  pains  He  had  to  bear ; 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 

He  hung  and  suffered  there. 


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3.  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven  ; 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven, 
Saved  by  His  precious  blood. 

4.  There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin  ; 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 
Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 

5.  O,  dearly,  dearly  has  He  loved, 

And  we  must  love  Him  too, 
And  trust  in  His  redeeming  blood, 
And  try  His  works  to  do. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander    1848 
8s.  7s.  7. 

255      U  E,  who  once  in  righteous  vengeance 
1  1     Whelmed    the   world    beneath   the 
flood, 
Once  again  in  mercy  cleansed  it 

With  His  own  most  precious  blood ; 
Coming  from  His  throne  on  high 
On  the  painful  cross  to  die. 

2.  O  the  wisdom  of  the  Eternal ! 

O  the  depth  of  love  Divine! 
O  the  sweetness  of  that  mercy 

Which  in  Jesus  Christ  did  shine! 
We  were  sinners  doomed  to  die ; 
Jesus  paid  the  penalty. 

3.  When  before  the  Judge  we  tremble, 

Conscious  of  His  broken  laws, 
May  the  blood  of  His  atonement 

Cry  aloud,  and  plead  our  cause, 
Bid  our  guilty  terrors  cease, 
Be  our  pardon  and  our  peace. 


Hts  Sufferings  and  death       193 

4.    Prince  and  Author  of  salvation, 

Lord  of  Majesty  supreme, 
Jesus,  praise  to  Thee  be  given 

By  the  world  Thou  didst  redeem. 
Glory  to  the  Father  be, 
And  the  Spirit,  One  with  Thee. 

Tr.  by  Edward  Caswali.     1848 
C.  M. 

256       T  SAW  One  hanging  on  a  tree, 
1      In  agony  and  blood, 
Who  fixed  His  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  His  cross  I  stood 

2.  Sure,  never  till  my  latest  breath, 

Can  I  forget  that  look ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  His  death, 
Though  not  a  word  He  spoke. 

3.  A  second  look  He  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid  ; 
I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

4.  Thus  while  His  death  my  sin  displays 

In  all  its  blackest  hue, 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace, 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

John  Newton     1779 


257      H^O  Calvary,  Lord,  in  spirit  now, 

1       Our  weary  souls  repair, 
To  dwell  upon  Thy  dying  love^ 
And  taste  its  sweetness  there. 
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CM. 


194  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  Sweet  resting  place  of  every  heart 

That  feels  the  plague  of  sin, 
Yet  knows  that  deep  mysterious  joy, 
The  peace  of  God  within. 

3.  There,  through  Thine  hour  of  deepest  woe, 

Thy  suffering  spirit  passed  ; 
Grace  there  its  wondrous  victory  gained, 
And  love  endured  its  last. 

4.  Dear  suffering  Lamb,  Thy  bleeding  wounds, 

With  cords  of  love  divine, 
Have  drawn  our  willing  hearts  to  Thee, 
And  linked  our  life  with  Thine. 

5.  Thy  sympathies  and  hopes  are  ours  : 

Dear  Lord,  we  wait  to  see 
Creation,  all  —  below,  above, 
Redeemed  and  blest  by  Thee. 

6.  Our  longing  eyes  would  fain  behold 

That  bright  and  blessed  brow, 
Once  wrung  with  bitterest  anguish,  wear 
Its  crown  of  glory  now. 

Edward  Denny    1839 
C.  M. 

258       A  LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
i~l     And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2.  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 


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3.  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  His  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4.  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face 

While  His  dear  cross  appear.^  : 

Dissolve,  my  heart,  in  thankfulness  ! 

And  melt,  mine  eyes,  to  tears  ! 

5.  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord.  I  give  myself  away, 
'T  is  all  that  I  can  do. 

I-    ac  Watts     1707 
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259      C\  SACRED  Head,  now  wounded, 

\J    With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  Thine  only  crown  ; 
O  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now  was  Thine  ! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory-, 

I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

2.  What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  suffered 

Was  all  for  sinner's  gain  : 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain  : 
Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour ! 

T  is  I  deserve  Thy  place  ; 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favor, 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Thy  grace. 


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3.  The  joy  can  ne'er  be  spoken, 

Above  all  joys  beside, 
When  in  Thy  body  broken, 

I  thus  with  safety  hide : 
My  Lord  of  life,  desiring 

Thy  glory  now  to  see, 
Beside  the  cross  expiring, 

I  'd  breathe  my  soul  to  Thee. 

4.  What  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end? 
O  make  me  Thine  forever ; 

And  should  I  fainting  be, 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never, 

Outlive  my  love  to  Thee. 

Paul  Gerhardt    1656    Tr.  by  James  Waddell  Alexander    1829 


260      1\/T^  s*ns'  my  s*ns'  my  Saviour! 

IVl      Their  guilt  I  never  knew 
Till,  with  Thee,  in  the  desert 

I  near  Thy  passion  drew  ; 
Till,  with  Thee,  in  the  garden, 

I  heard  Thy  pleading  prayer, 
And  saw  the  sweat-drops  bloody, 

That  told  Thy  sorrow  there. 

2.  Therefore  my  songs,  my  Saviour, 
E'en  in  this  time  of  woe, 
Shall  tell  of  all  Thy  goodness 
To  suffering  man  below. 


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Thy  goodness  and  Thy  favor, 
Whose  presence  from  above, 

Rejoice  those  hearts,  my  Saviour 
That  live  in  Thee  and  love. 

John  Samuel  Bewlev  Monsell     1862 
3.  D. 

261       f)  JESUS,  we  adore  Thee, 

\J      Upon  the  cross,  our  King: 
We  bow  our  hearts  before  Thee; 

Thy  gracious  name  we  sing : 
That  name  hath  brought  salvation, 

That  name,  in  life  our  stay; 
Our  peace,  our  consolation 

When  life  shall  fade  away. 

2.  Yet  doth  the  world  disdain  Thee, 

Still  passing  by  Thy  cross: 
Lord,  may  our  hearts  retain  Thee; 

All  else  we  count  but  loss. 
Ah,  Lord,  our  sins  arraigned  Thee, 

And  nailed  Thee  to  the  tree  : 
Our  pride,  O  Lord,  disdained  Thee; 

Yet  deign  our  hope  to  be. 

3.  O  glorious  King,  we  bless  Thee, 

No  longer  pass  Thee  by  ; 
O  Jesus,  we  confess  Thee 

Our  Lord  enthroned  on  high. 
Lord,  grant  to  us  remission  ; 

Life  through  Thy  death  restore ; 
Yea,  grant  us  the  fruition 

Of  life  forevermore. 

Arthur  Tozer  Russell     1851 


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262      HTHY  life  was  given  for  me  !        6s-  6  lines 
1       Thy  blood,  0  Lord,  was  shed 
That  I  might  ransomed  be, 
And  quickened  from  the  dead. 
Thy  life  was  given  for  me : 
What  have  I  given  for  Thee  ? 

2.  Long  years  were  spent  for  me 

In  weariness  and  woe, 
That  through  eternity 
Thy  glory  I  might  know. 

Long  years  were  spent  for  me : 
Have  I  spent  one  for  Thee? 

3.  Thy  Father's  home  of  light, 

Thy  rainbow-circled  throne, 
Were  left  for  earthly  night, 
For  wanderings  sad  and  lone. 
Yea,  all  was  left  for  me  : 
Have  I  left  aught  for  Thee  ? 

4.  And  Thou  hast  brought  to  me 

Down  from  Thy  home  above 
Salvation  full  and  free, 

Thy  pardon  and  Thy  love. 

Great  gifts  Thou  broughtest  me: 
What  have  I  brought  to  Thee  ? 

5.  O  let  my  life  be  given, 

My  years  for  Thee  be  spent ! 
World-fetters  all  be  riven, 

And  joy  with  suffering  blent. 

Thou  gavest  Thyself  for  me: 

I  give  myself  to  Thee. 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal    1858 


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263  C\  PERFECT  life  of  love! 
\J     All,  all  is  finished  now; 

All  that  He  left  His  throne  above 
To  do  for  us  below. 

2.  No  pain  that  we  can  share 

But  He  has  felt  its  smart  ; 
All  forms  of  human  grief  and  care 
Have  pierced  that  tender  heart. 

3.  And  on  His  thorn-crowned  head, 

And  on  His  sinless  soul, 
Our  sins  in  all  their  guilt  were  laid, 
That  He  might  make  us  whole. 

4.  In  perfect  love  He  dies: 

For  me  He  dies,  for  me  : 
O  all-atoning  Sacrifice, 
I  cling  by  faith  to  Thee. 

Henry  Williams  Baker     1874 

264  Part  I.  7s. 6. 
JESUS,  in  T.hy  dying  wroes, 

J      Even  while  Thy  life-blood  flows, 
Craving  pardon  for  Thy  foes  : 
Hear  us,  Holy  Jesus. 

2.  Saviour,  for  our  pardon  sue, 
When  our  sins  Thy  pangs  renew, 
For  we  know  not  what  we  do : 

3.  O  may  we,  who  mercy  need, 
Be  like  Thee  in  heart  and  deed. 
When  with  wrong  our  spirits  bleed : 


200  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

Part  II. 
JESUS,  pitying  the  sighs 
Of  the  thief,  who  near  Thee  dies, 
Promising  him  paradise  : 

2.  May  we  in  our  guilt  and  shame, 
Still  Thy  love  and  mercy  claim, 
Calling  humbly  on  Thy  name  : 

3.  O  remember  us  who  pine, 
Looking  from  our  cross  to  Thine ; 
Cheer  our  souls  with  hope  divine: 

Part  III. 
JESUS,  loving  to  the  end 
Her  whose  heart  Thy  sorrows  rend, 
And  Thy  dearest  human  friend : 

2.  May  we  in  Thy  sorrows  share, 
And  for  Thee  all  peril  dare, 
And  enjoy  Thy  tender  care  : 

3.  May  we  all  Thy  loved  ones  be, 
All  one  holy  family, 

Loving  for  the  love  of  Thee  : 
Part  IV.      * 
JESUS,  whelmed  in  fears  unknown, 
With  our  evil  left  alone, 
While  no  light  from  heaven  is  shown : 

2.  When  we  vainly  seem  to  pray, 
And  our  hope  seems  far  away, 
In  the  darkness"  be  our  stay: 

3.  Though  no  Father  seem  to  hear, 
Though  no  light  our  spirits  cheer, 
Tell  our  faith  that  God  is  near: 


HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH         201 

Part  V. 

JESUS,  in  Thy  thirst  and  pain, 

While  Thy  wounds  Thy  life-blood  drain, 

Thirsting  more  our  love  to  gain  : 

2.  Thirst  for  us  in  mercy  still ; 
All  Thy  holy  work  fulfil, — 
Satisfy  Thy  loving  will  : 

3.  May  we  thirst  Thy  love  to  know  ; 
Lead  us  in  our  sin  and  woe 
Where  the  healing  waters  flow : 

Part  VI. 
JESUS, —  all  our  ransom  paid, 
All  Thy  Father's  will  obeyed, 
By  Thy  sufferings  perfect  made : 

2.  Save  us  in  our  souls'  distress, 
Be  our  help  to  cheer  and  bless, 
While  we  grow  in  holiness: 

3.  Brighten  all  our  heavenward  way, 
With  an  ever  holier  ray, 

Till  we  pass  to  perfect  day : 

Part  VII. 
JESUS, —  all  Thy  labor  vast, 
All  Thy  woe  and  conflict  past, — 
Yielding  up  Thy  soul  at  last : 

2.  When  the  death  shades  round  us  lower. 
Guard  us  from  the  tempter's  power. 
Keep  us  in  that  trial  hour: 

3.  May  Thy  life  and  death  supply 
Grace  to  live  and  grace  to  die, 
Grace  to  reach  the  home  on  high  : 

Thomas  Benson  Pollock     1S74 


202  JEStfS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

S.  8.  7.  D. 

265  \JEAR  the  cross  was  Mary  weeping, 
IN      There  her  mournful  station  keeping, 

Gazing  on  her  dying  Son  : 
There  in  speechless  anguish  groaning, 
Yearning,  trembling,  sighing,  moaning, 

Through  her  soul  the  sword  had  gone. 

2.  When  no  eye  its  pity  gave  us, 
When  there  was  no  arm  to  save  us, 

He  His  love  and  power  displayed: 
By  His  stripes  He  wrought  our  healing, 
By  His  death,  our  life  revealing, 

He  for  us  the  ransom  paid. 

3.  Jesus,  may  Thy  love  constrain  us, 
That  from  sin  we  may  refrain  us, 

In  Thy  griefs  may  deeply  grieve  : 
Thee  our  best  affections  giving, 
To  Thy  glory  ever  living, 

May  we  in  Thy  glory  live. 

Tr.  by  James  Waddell  Alexander    1842 

266  E?ROM   the  cross  the  blood  is  falling, 
1        And  to  us  a  voice  is  calling 

Like  a  trumpet  silver-clear: 
'T  is  the  voice  announcing  pardon, 
"  It  is  finished,"  is  its  burden, 

Pardon  to  the  far  and  near. 

2.   Peace  that  glorious  blood  is  sealing, 
All  our  wounds  forever  healing. 
And  removing  every  load  ; 


HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH         203 

Words  of  peace  that  voice  has  spoken, 
Peace  that  shall  no  more  be  broken, 
Peace  between  the  soul  and  God. 

3.  God  is  love  ;  —  we  read  the  writing 
Traced  so  deeply  in  the  smiting 

Of  the  glorious  Surety  there. 
God  is  light ;  —  we  see  it  beaming, 
Like  a  heavenly  dayspring  gleaming, 

So  divinely  sweet  and  fair. 

HORATIUS  BONAR      l866 

Ss.  7s.  7. 

267     A  -^  ls  °'er'  ^le  Pa^n'  the  s°rr°^ 

l\     Human  taunts  and  fiendish  spite  ; 
Death  shall  be  despoiled  to-morrow 

Of  the  prey  he  grasps  to-night ; 
Yet  once  more  to  seal  his  doom, 
Christ  must  sleep  within  the  tomb. 

2.  Close  and  still  the  cell  that  holds  Him, 

While  in  brief  repose  He  lies; 
Deep  the  slumber  that  enfolds  Him, 

Veiled  awhile  from  mortal  eyes ; 
Slumber  such  as  needs  must  be 
After  hard-won  victory. 

3.  Fierce  and  deadly  was  the  anguish, 

Which  on  yonder  cross  He  bore  ; 
How  did  soul  and  bod)'  languish, 

Till  the  toil  of  death  was  o'er : 
But  that  toil,  so  fierce  and  dread. 
Bruised  and  crushed  the  serpent's  head. 


204  JES US  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

4.  Now  to-night,  with  plaintive  voicing, 
Chant  His  requiem  soft  and  low ; 
Loftier  strain  of  loud  rejoicing 

From  to-morrow's  harps  shall  flow : 
"  Death  and  hell  at  length  are  slain, 
Christ  hath  triumphed,  Christ  doth  reign." 

John  Moultrie     1858 
8s.  7s. 

268  /^ROSS  of  Jesus,  cross  of  sorrow, 

\J     Where  the  blood  of  Christ  was  shed, 
Perfect  man  on  thee  was  tortured, 
Perfect  God  on  thee  has  bled  ! 

2.  Here  the  King  of  all  the  ages, 

Throned  in  light  ere  worlds  could  be, 
Robed  in  mortal  flesh  is  dying, 
Crucified  by  sin  for  me. 

3.  O  mysterious  condescending! 

O  abandonment  sublime  ! 
Very  God  Himself  is  bearing 
All  the  sufferings  of  time  ! 

4.  Evermore  for  human  failure 

By  His  passion  we  can  plead  ; 
God  has  borne  all  mortal  anguish, 
Surely  He  will  know  our  need. 

James  Sparrow  Simpson     1886 
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269  QING,  my  tongue  !  the  Saviour's  glory ; 
O     Tell  His  triumphs  far  and  wide  ; 

Tell  aloud  the  wondrous  story 

Of  His  body  crucified  ; 
How  upon  the  cross  a  victim, 

Vanquishing  in  death  He  died. 


HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH         205 

2.  Such  the  order  God  appointed 

When  for  sin  He  would  atone  ; 
To  the  serpent  thus  opposing 

Schemes  yet  deeper  than  his  own ; 
Thence  the  remedy  procuring, 

Whence  the  fatal  wound. had  come. 

3.  Thus  did  Christ  to  perfect  manhood 

In  our  mortal  flesh  attain  : 
Then  of  His  free  choice  He  goeth 

To  a  death  of  bitter  pain  ; 
He,  the  Lamb,  upon  the  altar 

Of  the  cross,  for  us  was  slain. 

4.  Lo,  with  gall  His  thirst  He  quenches! 

See  the  thorns  upon  His  brow ! 
Nails  His  hands  and  feet  are  rending! 

See,  His  side  is  open  now ! 
Whence,  to  cleanse  the  whole  creation. 

Streams  of  blood  and  water  flow. 

Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall     1848 

270      pO  to  dark  Gethsemane,  7s.  6  lines 

\J     Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour : 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2.  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned ; 

O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
O  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained! 

Shun  not  suffering,  shame  or  loss; 

Learn  of  Him  to  bear  the  cross. 


206  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb ; 

There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete : 
"  It  is  finished,"  hear  the  cry ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4.  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay: 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  ; 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away? 
Christ  is  risen  ;   He  meets  our  eyes  ; 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

James  Montgomery    1819 
7s.  6  lines 

271       p  ESTING  from  His  work  to-day, 
IV     In  the  tomb  the  Saviour  lay; 
Still  He  slept,  from  head  to  feet 
Shrouded  in  the  winding  sheet, 
Lying  in  the  rock  alone, 
Hidden  by  the  sealed  stone. 

2.  Late  at  even  there  was  seen 
Watching  long  the  Magdalene ; 
Early,  ere  the  break  of  day, 
Sorrowful  she  took  her  way 

To  the  holy  garden  glade, 
Where  her  buried  Lord  was  laid. 

3.  So  with  Thee,  till  life  shall  end, 
I  would  solemn  vigil  spend  ; 

Let  me  hew  Thee,  Lord,  a  shrine 
In  this  rocky  heart  of  mine, 
Where  in  pure  embalmed  cell 
None  but  Thee  may  ever  dwell. 


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4.    Myrrh  and  spices  will  I  bring, 
True  affection's  offering  ; 
Close  the  door  from  sight  and  sound 
Of  the  busy  world   around  ; 
And  in  patient  watch  remain 
Till  my  Lord  appear  again. 

Thomas  Whvtehe.-d     1843 
8s.  7s.  4 

2*72      TJARK,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
1  1      Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky : 

"  It  is  finished  !  M 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2.  "  It  is  finished  !  "  O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford  ! 

Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord  : 

"  It  is  finished  !  " 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3.  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  ; 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name: 

Hallelujah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

Jonathan  E  ;a>*s     1787 
8s.  D, 

273      "D^  Jesus'  grave  on  either  hand, 

U    While  night  is  brooding  o'er  the  land, 
:The  sad  and  silent  mourners  stand.: 
At  last  the  weary  life  is  o'er, 
The  agony  and  conflict  sore, 
jjiOf  Him  who  all  our  sufferings  bore.:- 


274    C°  rest>  our  Rest> 


208  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  O  hearts  bereaved  and  sore  distressed, 
Here  is  for  you  a  place  of  rest ; 

|:Here  leave  your  griefs  on  Jesus'  breast. :|| 
So  when  the  Dayspring  from  on  high 
Shall  chase  the  night  and  fill  the  sky, 

|:Then  shall  the  Lord  again  draw  nigh.:[| 

Isaac  G.  Smith     1871 

vJ     Thou  ever  blest, 
Thy  grave  with  sinners  making: 
By  Thy  precious  death,  from  sin 
Our  dead  souls  awaking. 

2.  Here  hast  Thou  lain 
After  much  pain, 

Life  of  our  life,  reposing  : 
Round  Thee  now  a  rock-hewn  grave, 
Rock  of  Ages,  closing. 

3.  Breath  of  all  breath ! 
We  know  from  death 

Thou  wilt  our  dust  awaken : 
Wherefore  should  we  dread  the  grave, 
Or  our  faith  be  shaken  ? 

4.  The  body  dies, — 
Naught  else, —  and  lies 

In  dust  until  victorious 
From  the  grave  it  shall  arise 
Beautiful  and  glorious. 

5.  Meantime  we  will, 
O  Jesus,  still 

Deep  in  remembrance  lay  Thee, 
Musing  on  Thy  death  ;  in  death 
Be  with  us,  we  pray  Thee. 

Tr.  by  Richard  Massie    i860 


HIS  SUFFERINGS  AXD  DEATH         209 

IOS. 

275      0^T'^  s*ns'  oul  sorrows>  Lord,  were  laid 
\J     on  Thee  ; 
Thy  stripes  have  healed,  Thy  bonds  have  set 
us  free  ; 

And  now  Thy  toil  is   o'er ;  Thy  grief  and  pain 
Have  passed  away  ;  the  veil  is  rent  in  twain. 

2.  Now  hast   Thou    laid   Thee    down    in  perfect 

peace 
Where  all  the  wicked  from  their  troubling  cease, 
Thy  tranquil  Sabbath  in  the  grave  to  keep : 
Thy  Father  giveth  His  beloved  sleep. 

3.  Yet  in  Thy  glory,  on  the  throne  above, 
Thou  wast  abiding  ever,  Lord  of  love, 
Eternal,  filling  all  created  things 

With  Thine  own  presence,  Jesus,  King  of  kings  ! 

4.  E'en  now  our  place  is  with  Thee  on  the  throne, 
For  Thou  abidest  ever  with  Thine  own  : 

Yet  in  the  tomb  with  Thee,  we  watch  for  day ; 
O  let  Thine  angels  roll  the  stone  away  ! 

Edward  Wilton  Eddis    1864 
P.  M 

2*76      THOU  sore  oppressed,  the  Sabbath-rest 
1       In  yon  still  grave  art  keeping: 
All  thy  labor  now  is  done, 
Past  is  all  Thy  weeping. 

2.  The  strife  is  o'er,  naught  hurts  Thee  more  ; 
The  heart  at  last  hath  slumbered 
That  in  conflict  sore  for  us 
Bore  our  sins  unnumbered. 
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210  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  Thou  awful  tomb,  once  filled  with  gloom, 

How  blessed  and  how  holy 
Art  thou  now,  since  in  the  grave 
Slept  the  Saviour  lowly  ! 

4.  How  calm  and  blest,  the  dead  now  rest 

Who  in  the  Lord  departed  : 
All  their  works  do  follow  them, 
Yea,  they  sleep  glad-hearted  ! 

5.  O  lead  us  Thou  to  rest  e'en  now, 

With  all  who,  sorely  anguished 
'Neath  the  burden  of  their  sins, 
Long  in  woe  have  languished. 

6.  O  Lord,  our  Rock,  soon  grant  Thy  flock 

To  see  Thy  Easter  morning: 
Strife  and  pain  will  all  be  past 
When  that  day  is  dawning. 

Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth     1862 
P.  M. 

27V      POME,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 

v^     Of  triumphant  gladness  ! 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness, 
Loosed  from  Pharaoh's  bitter  yoke 

Jacob's  sons  and  daughters, 
Led  them  with  unmoistened  foot 

Through  the  Red  sea  waters. 

2.  'T  is  the  spring  of  souls  to-day  : 
Christ  hath  burst   His  prison, 
From  the  frost  and  gloom  of  death 
Light  and  life  have  risen. 


HIS  RESURRECTION  211 

All  the  winter  of  our  sins, 

Long  and  chirk,  is  flying 
From  His  light  to  whom  we  give 

Thanks  and  praise  undying. 

3.  Now  the  queen  of  seasons,  bright 

With  the  day  of  splendor, 
With  the  royal  feast  of  feasts, 

Comes  its  joy  to  render; 
Comes  to  glad  Jerusalem, 

Who,  with  true  affection, 
Welcomes  in  unwearied  strains 

Jesus'  resurrection  ! 

4.  u  Hallelujah  !  "  now  we  cry 

To  our  King  Immortal, 
Who,  triumphant,  burst  the  bars 

Of  the  tomb's  dark  portal; 
u  Hallelujah  M  with  the  Son, 

God  the  Father  praising; 
"  Hallelujah  "  yet  again 

To  the  Spirit  raising. 

ohn  of  Damascene  ab    700.     Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xeale    1862 

S.  M. 

278         THE  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !  " 

1       The  grave  hath  lost  its  prey ; 
With  Him  shall  rise  the  ransomed  seed 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

2.  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !  M 
He  lives,  to  die  no  more  ; 
He  lives  His  people's  cause  to  plead. 
Whose  curse  and  shame  He  bore. 


212  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  !  " 

Attending  angels,  hear  ! 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear  ! 

4.  Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord  ; 
Join  all  the  bright,  celestial  choirs, 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord  ! 

Thomas  Kelly    1804 
7s.  6s.  D. 

279      n^HE  day  of  resurrection, 

1       Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad  : 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God. 
From  death  to  life  eternal, 

From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over, 

With  hymns  of  victory. 

2.  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil, 

That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 

Of  resurrection-light ; 
And,  listening  to  His  accents, 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain, 
His  own  u  All  hail !  "  and  hearing, 

May  raise  the  victor-strain. 

3.  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful ; 

Let  earth  her  song  begin  ; 
Let  the  round  world  keep  triumph, 
And  all  that  is  therein  ; 


HIS  RESURRECTIOX  213 

Invisible  and  visible, 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend, 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen, 

Our  joy  that  hath  no  end. 

John  of  Damascene  ab.  700    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xeale     1861 

8s.  7s.  D.     with  refrain 

280      PHRIST  is  risen  !   Hallelujah  ! 
\J     Risen  our  victorious  Head  ! 
Sing  His  praises  !   Hallelujah  ! 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead  ! 
Gratefully  our  hearts  adore  Him, 

As  His  light  once  more  appears  ; 
Bowing  down  in  joy  before  Him, 
Rising  up  from  grief  and  tears. 

REF. —  Christ  is  risen!   Hallelujah! 
Risen  our  victorious  Head. 
Sing  His  praises  !   Hallelujah  ! 
Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead  ! 

2.  Christ  is  risen  !  all  the  sadness 

Of  His  earthly  life  is  o'er  : 
Through  the  open  gates  of  gladness 

He  returns  to  life  once  more; 
Death  and  hell  before  Him  bending. 

He  doth  rise,  the  victor  now  : 
Angels  on  His  steps  attending  ; 

Glory  round  His  wounded  brow. —  Ref 

3.  Christ  is  risen  !  henceforth  never 

Death  or  hell  shall  us  enthrall: 
We  are  Christ's,  in  Him  forever 
We  have  triumphed  over  all ; 


214  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

All  the  doubting  and  dejection 

Of  our  trembling  hearts  have  ceased : 

'T  is  His  day  of  resurrection  ! 

Let  us  rise  and  keep  the  Feast. —  Ref. 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell    1863 
C.  L.  M 

g31       TTOW  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn, 

1 1      That  gilds  the  sacred  tomb, 
Where  Christ  the  Crucified  was  borne, 

And  veiled  in  midnight  gloom  ! 
O  weep  no  more  the  Saviour  slain : 
The  Lord  is  risen  !  He  lives  again  ! 

2.  Ye  mourning  saints,  dry  every  tear 

For  your  departed  Lord  ; 
"  Behold  the  place,  He  is  not  here," 

The  tomb  is  all  unbarred : 
The  gates  of  death  were  closed  in  vain : 
The  Lord  is  risen  !  He  lives  again ! 

3,  Now  cheerful  to  the  house  of  prayer 

Your  early  footsteps  bend  ; 
The  Saviour  will  Himself  be  there, 

Your  advocate  and  friend  : 
Once  by  the  law  your  hopes  were  slain, 
But  now  in  Christ  ye  live  again. 

Thomas  Hastings    1832 

282       T  ESUS  lives !  no  longer  now  p-  M- 

J      Can  thy  terrors,  Death,  appal  me ; 
Jesus  lives  !  by  this  I  know, 

From  the  grave  He  will  recall  me. 
Brighter  scenes  will  then  commence; 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 


HIS  RESURRECTION  215 

2.  Jesus  lives!  to  Him  the  throne 

High  o'er  heaven  and  earth  is  given  : 
I  shall  go  where  He  is  gone, 

Live  and  reign  with  Him  in  heaven. 
God  is  pledged  ;  weak  doubtings,  hence! 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 

3.  Jesus  lives!  for  me  He  died, 

Hence  will  I,  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  and  act  abide, 

Praise  to  Him  and  glory  giving. 
Freely  God  doth  aid  dispense  ; 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 

4.  Jesus  lives  !  I  know  full  well, 

Naught  from  me  His  love  shall  sever, 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell, 

Part  me  now  from  Christ  forever. 
God  will  be  a  sure  defense  : 
This  shall  be  my  confidence. 

5.  Jesus  lives  !   henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  life  immortal; 
This  shall  calm  my  trembling  breath, 

When  I  pass  its  gloomy  portal. 
Faith  shall  cry,  as  fails  each  sense, 
"  Lord,  Thou  art  my  confidence  !  " 

Christian  F.  Gellert     1757 
Tr.  by  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox  Tr.  1841.  1364 

C    M.  D. 

283       A  WAKE,  glad  soul !  awake,  awake  ! 
-TV     Thy  Lord  hath  risen  long ; 
Go  to  His  grave,  and  with  thee  take 
Both  tuneful  heart  and  song; 


216  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

Where  life  is  waking  all  around, 
Where  love's  sweet  voices  sing, 

The  first  bright  blossom  may  be  found 
Of  an  eternal  spring. 

2.  The  shade  and  gloom  of  life  are  fled 

This  resurrection  day ; 
Henceforth  in  Christ  are  no  more  dead, 

The  grave  hath  no  more  prey : 
In  Christ  we  live,  in  Christ  we  sleep, 

In  Christ  we  wake  and  rise ; 
And  the  sad  tears  death  makes  us  weep, 

He  wipes  from  all  our  eyes. 

3.  Then  wake,  glad  heart !  awake,  awake ! 

And  seek  thy  risen  Lord, 
Joy  in  His  resurrection  take 

And  comfort  in  His  word: 
And  let  thy  life  through  all  its  ways 

One  long  thanksgiving  be, 
Its  theme  of  joy,  its  song  of  praise, 

"  Christ  died  and  rose  for  me," 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell    1863 
C.  M.  D. 

284     H^HE  morning  purples  all  the  sky, 
1       The  air  with  praises  rings, 
Defeated  hell  stands  sullen  by, 
The  world  exulting  sings  : 

2.  While  He,  the  King  all  strong  to  save, 
Rends  the  dark  doors  away, 
And  through  the  breaches  of  the  grave 
Strides  forth  into  the  day. 


HIS  RESURRECTION  217 

3.  Death's  captive  in  his  gloomy  prison 

Fast  fettered  He  has  lain  ; 
But  He  has  mastered  death,  is  risen, 
And  death  wears  now  the  chain. 

4.  The  shining  angels  cry,  "Away 

With  grief;   no  spices  bring; 
Not  tears,  but  songs,  this  joyful  day, 
Should  greet  the  rising  King!" 

5-  That  Thou  our  Paschal  Lamb  may'st  be, 
And  endless  joy  begin, 
Jesus,  Deliverer,  set  us  free 
From  the  dread  death  of  sin. 

6.  Glory  to  God  !  our  glad  lips  cry  ; 
All  praise  and  worship  be 
On  earth,  in  heaven,  to  God  Most  High, 
For  Christ's  great  victory ! 

Ambrose    397    Tr.  by  Alexander  Ramsay  Thompson     1S67 

C.  M. 

285      UrELCOME,  Thou  Victor  in  the  strife, 

VV       Now  welcome  from  the  cave! 
To-day  we  triumph  in  Thy  life 
Around  Thine  empty  grave. 

2.  Our  enemy  is  put  to  shame, 

His  short-lived  triumph  o'er; 
Our  God  is  with  us,  we  exclaim, 
We  fear  our  foe  no  more. 

3.  O  share  with  us  the  spoils,  we  pray, 

Thou  diedst  to  achieve  ; 
We  meet  within  Thy  house  to-day 
Our  portion  to  receive. 


218  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

4.  And  let  Thy  conquering  banner  wave 

O'er  hearts  Thou  makest  free, 
And  point  the  path  that  from  the  grave 
Leads  heavenward  up  to  Thee. 

5.  We  bury  all  our  sins  and  crime 

Deep  in  our  Saviour's  tomb, 
And  seek  the  treasure  there,  that  time 
Nor  change  can  e'er  consume. 

6.  We  die  with  Thee  :  O  let  us  live 

Henceforth  to  Thee  aright ; 
The  blessings  Thou  hast  died  to  give 
Be  daily  in  our  sight. 

Benjamin  Schmolke 
Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkwohth 


286      \/k  choirs  of  new  Jerusalem,  c- M 

1      Your  sweetest  notes  employ, 
The  Paschal  victory  to  hymn 
In  strains  of  holy  joy. 

2.  For  Judah's  Lion  bursts  His  chains, 

Crushing  the  serpent's  head  ; 
And  cries  aloud  through  death's  domains, 
To  wake  the  imprisoned  dead. 

3.  Triumphant  in  His  glory  now, 

To  Him  all  power  is  given  ; 
To  Him  in  one  communion  bow 
All  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

4.  While  we,  His  soldiers,  praise  our  King, 

His  mercy  we  implore, 
Within  His  palace  bright  to  bring 
And  keep  us  evermore. 

Fulbekt    1020    Tr.  by  Robert  Campbell     1850 


HIS  RESURRECTION  219 

287       LfALLELUJAH!   Hallelujah  J5*' 

1  I      Hearts  to  heaven  and  voices  raise; 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  gladness, 

Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  praise  ; 
He  who  on  the  cross  a  victim 

For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  glory, 

Now  is  risen  from  the  dead. 

2.  Christ  is  risen,  Christ  the  first-fruits 

Of  the  holy  harvest  field, 
Which  will  all  its  full  abundance 

At  His  second  coming  yield  ; 
Then  the  golden  ears  of  harvest 

Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave, 
Ripened  by  His  glorious  sunshine 

From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 

3.  Christ  is  risen,  we  are  risen  ; 

Shed  upon  us  heavenly  grace, 
Rain,  and  dew,  and  gleams  of  glory 

From  the  brightness  of  Thy  face  ; 
That  we,  with  our  hearts  in  heaven, 

Here  on  earth  may  faithful  be, 
And  by  angel-hands  be  gathered, 

And  be  ever,  Lord,  with  Thee. 

Christopher  Wordsworth     1S62 
P.  M. 

288       A  LLELUIA!  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

ii     The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done  ! 
The  victory  of  life  is  won  ; 
The  song  of  triumph  has  begun.  Alleluia! 


220  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst ; 
But  Christ  their  legions  hath  dispersed ; 
Let  shouts  of  holy  joy  outburst, 

3.  The  three  sad  days  are  quickly  sped  ; 
He  rises  glorious  from  the  dead  : 
All  glory  to  our  risen  Head  ! 

4.  He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell ; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell: 
Let  hymns  of  praise  His  triumphs  tell  ! 

5.  Lord,  by  the  stripes  that  wounded  Thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servants  free, 
That  we  may  live,  and  sing  to  Thee,  Alleluia ! 

Tr.  by  Francis  Pott    i860 
8s.  7s.  O. 

289      CING  with  all  the  sons  of  glory, 
O     Sing  the  resurrection  song! 
Death  and  sorrow,  earth's  dark  story, 

To  the  former  days  belong  : 
All  around  the  clouds  are  breaking, 

Soon  the  storms  of  time  shall  cease, 
In  God's  likeness  man,  awaking, 
Knows  the  everlasting  peace. 

2.  Life  eternal!  heaven  rejoices, 

Jesus  lives  who  once  was  dead  ; 
Join,  O  man,  the  deathless  voices, 

Child  of  God,  lift  up  thy  head  ! 
Patriarchs  from  distant  ages, 

Saints  all  longing  for  their  heaven. 
Prophets,  psalmists,  seers,  and  sages, 

All  await  the  glory  given. 


HIS  RESURRECTION  221 

3.   Life  eternal !   O  what  wonders 

Crowd  on  faith  ;  what  joy  unknown, 
When,  amidst  earth's  closing  thunders, 

Saints  shall  stand  before  the  throne  ! 
O  to  enter  that  bright  portal, 

See  that  glowing  firmament, 
Know,  with  Thee,  O  God  immortal, 

"  Jesus  Christ,  whom  Thou  hast  sent !  " 

William  Joseph  Ikons     1875 
P.  M. 

290      PHRIST  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen  ! 

\j     He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain! 
Christ  is  risen  !   Christ  is  risen  ! 

Alleluia  !   swell  the  strain  ! 
For  our  gain  He  suffered  loss 

By  Divine  decree ; 
He  hath  died  upon  the  cross, 
But  our  God  is  He. 

Ref. —  Christ  is  risen  !   Christ  is  risen  ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain  ! 
Christ  is  risen  !   Christ  is  risen  ! 
Alleluia  !   swell  the  strain  ! 

2.   See  the  chains  of  death  are  broken  ! 

Earth  below  and  heaven  above 
Joy  in  each  amazing  token 

Of  His  rising,  Lord  of  love  ; 
He  forevermore  shall  reign 

By  the  Father's    side, 
Till  He  comes  to  earth  again, 

Comes  to  claim  His  bride. —  REF. 


222  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  Glorious  angels  downward  thronging 

Hail  the  Lord  of  all  the  skies  ; 
Heaven,  with  joy  and  holy  longing 

For  the  Word  incarnate  cries, 
"  Christ  is  risen  !   Earth,  rejoice  ! 

Gleam,  ye  starry  train! 
All  creation,  find  a  voice ! 

He  o'er  all  shall  reign  !  " 

Ref. —  Christ  is  risen  !  Christ  is  risen  ! 

He  hath  burst  His  bonds  in  twain ! 
Christ  is  risen,  Christ  is  risen, 
O'er  the  universe  to  reign  ! 

Archer  Thompson  Gurxey    1862 
8s.  4 

291       A/10RN,S  roseate  hues  have  decked  the 

The  Lord  has  risen  with  victory  : 
Let  earth  be  glad,  and  raise  the  cry, 
Hallelujah  ! 

2.  The  Prince  of  Life  with  death  has  striven, 
To  cleanse  the  earth  His  blood  has  given  ; 
Has  rent  the  veil,  and  opened  heaven  : 

Hallelujah! 

3.  Our  bodies,  mouldering  to  decay, 
Are  sown  to  rise  to  heavenly  day ; 
For  He  by  rising  bursts  the  way: 

Hallelujah! 

4.  O,  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
Who  has  for  us  the  triumph  won, 
And  Holy  Ghost,  the  Three  in  One: 

Hallelujah  ! 


HIS  RESURRECTION  223 

P.  M. 

292  \YT  your  glad  voices   in   triumph   on 
Lj     high, 

For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die  ; 
Vain  were  the  terrors  that  gathered  around  Him, 
And    short    the    dominion    of   death    and   the 
grave  ; 
He  burst  from  the  fetters  of  darkness  that  bound 
Him, 
Resplendent  in  glory,  to  live  and  to  save  : 
Loud  was  the  chorus  of  angels  on  high, — 
The  Saviour  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die. 

2.  Glory  to  God,  in  full  anthems  of  joy; 

The  being  He  gave  us  death  cannot  destroy: 

Sad  were  the  life  we  may  part  with  to-morrow, 
If  tears   were  our    birthright,  and  death  were 
our  end  ; 

But  Jesus  hath  cheered  the  dark  valley  of  sorrow, 
And  bade  us,  immortal,  to  heaven  ascend : 
Lift  then  your  voices  in  triumph  on  high, 
For  Jesus  hath  risen,  and  man  shall  not  die. 

Henry  Wars    1817 

293  A  NGELS,  roll  the  rock  away, 

ii     Death,  yield  up  Thy  mighty  prey : 
See,  He  rises  from  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

2.   'Tis  the  Saviour :   angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound. 


224  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  Heaven  displays  her  portals  wide, 
Glorious  Hero,  through  them  ride  ; 
King  of  glory,  mount  Thy  throne, 
Thy  great  Father's  and  Thine  own. 

4.  Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  choirs, 
Strike  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres : 
Shout,  O  earth,  in  rapturous  song, 
Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strong. 

5.  Every  note  with  wonder  swell, 
Sin  o'erthrown  and  captived  hell  ; 
Where  is  hell's  once  dreaded  king? 
Where,  O  death,  thy  mortal  sting? 

Thomas  Scott    1760 
7s.  with  Alleluis 

294       T  ESUS  CHRIST  is  risen  to-day, 
J      Our  triumphant  holy-day  ; 
Who  did  once  upon  the  cross 
Suffer  to  redeem  our  loss. 

2.  Hymns  of  praise  then  let  us  sing 
Unto  Christ  our  heavenly  King, 
Who  endured  the  cross  and  grave. 
Sinners  to  redeem  and  save. 

3.  But  the  pains  which  He  endured, 
Our  salvation  have  procured  : 
Now  above  the  sky  He's  King, 
Where  the  angels  ever  sing. 

4.  Sing  we  to  our  God  above 
Praise  eternal  as  His  love ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
FatherT  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


HIS  RESURRECTION  225 

7s    with  Alleluia 

295  "PHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day," 

\-j     Sons  of  men  and  angels  say. 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens  ;  and  earth,  reply. 

2.  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise ; 
Christ  has  opened  paradise. 

3.  Lives  again  our  glorious  King : 
Where,  O  Death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  He  died  our  souls  to  save: 
Where's  thy  victory,  O  grave  ? 

4.  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head  : 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise  ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

Charles  Wesley     1739 
us.  5  lines 

296  "WELCOME,  happy  morning!"  age 

VV       to  age  shall  say  ; 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven    is  won  to-day! 
Lo  !  the  dead  is  living,  God  for  evermore  ! 
Him,  their  true  Creator,  all  His  works  adore  ! 
"  Welcome,  happy  morning !  "  age  to  age  shall  say. 

2.  Earth  her  joy  confesses,  clothing  her  for  spring, 
All  fresh  gifts  returned  with  her  returning  King : 
Bloom  in  every  meadow,  leaves  on  every  bough. 
Speak  His  sorrow  ended,  hail  His  triumph  now. 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won  to-day. 
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228  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  Months  in  due  succession,  days  of  lengthening 
light, 

Hours  and  passing  moments  praise  Thee  in  their 

flight  ; 
Brightness  of  the  morning,  sky  and  fields  and  sea, 
Vanquisher    of    darkness,  bring    their  praise   to 

Thee! 
"Welcome,  happy  morning  !  "  age  to  age  shall  say. 

4.  Maker  and  Redeemer,  life  and  health  of  all, 
Thou  from  heaven  beholding  human  nature's  fall, 
Of  the  Father's  Godhead  true  and  only  Son. 
Manhood  to  deliver,  manhood  didst  put  on. 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won  to-day. 

5.  Thou,  of  life  the  Author,  death  didst  undergo, 
Tread  the  path  of  darkness,  saving  strength  to 

show  ; 
Come  then,  true  and  faithful,  now  fulfill  Thy  word ; 
JT  is  Thine    own    third    morning,    rise   O   buried 

Lord! 
"  Welcome,   happy  morning !"  age   to   age  shall 

say. 

6.  Loose  the  souls  long  prisoned,  bound  with  Sa- 
tan's chain 

All  that  now  is  fallen  raise  to  life  again  ; 
Shew  Thy  face  in  brightness,  bid  the  nations  see : 
Bring  again  our  daylight ;  day  returns  with  Thee  ! 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  heaven  is  won  to-day! 

Vf.nantius  Fortunatus    590    Tr.  by  John  Ellerton    1868 


HIS  ASCEXSION  227 

6s.  58.  12  lines 

297      C* OLDEN  harps  arc  sounding, 
vJ     Angel  voices  sing, 
Pearly  gates  are  opened, 
Opened  for  the  King ; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Jesus,  King  of  love, 
Is  gone  up  in  triumph 
To  His  throne  above. 

REF. —  All  His  work  is  ended, 
Joyfully  we  sing ; 
Jesus  hath  ascended  ! 
Glory  to  our  King ! 

2.  He  who  came  to  save  us, 

He  who  bled  and  died, 
Now  is  crowned  with  glory, 

At  His  Father's  side. 
Never  more  to  suffer, 

Never  more  to  die  ; 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Is  gone  up  on  high  !  —  REF. 

3.  Praying  for  His  children 

In  that  blessed  place, 
Calling  them  to  glory, 

Sending  them  His  grace  ; 
His  bright  home  preparing, 

Faithful  ones,  for  you  ; 
Jesus  ever  liveth, 

Ever  loveth  too. —  Ref. 

Francis  Ridley  Havergal     1873 


228  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

298  T-J  E  is  gone  ;  a  cloud  of  light         *■■  D 

1  1      Has  received  Him  from  our  sight 
High  in  heaven,  where  eye  of  men 
Follows  not,  nor  angels'  ken  ; 
Through  the  veils  of  time  and  space, 
Passed  in  to  the  holiest  place ; 
All  the  toil,  the  sorrow  done, 
All  the  battle  fought  and  won. 

2.  He  is  gone  ;  towards  their  goal 
World  and  Church  must  onward  roll : 
Far  behind  we  leave  the  past ; 
Forward  are  our  glances  cast : 

Still  His  words  before  us  range 
Through  the  ages,  as  they  change : 
Wheresoe'er  the  truth  shall  lead, 
He  will  give  whate'er  we  need. 

3.  He  is  gone ;  but  we  once  more 
Shall  behold  Him  as  before  ; 

In  the  heaven  of  heavens  the  same, 
As  on  earth  He  went  and  came. 
In  the  many  mansions  there, 
Place  for  us  He  will  prepare: 
In  that  world  unseen,  unknown, 
He  and  we  shall  yet  be  one. 

Arthur  Pexrhyn  Stanley    i86s 

299  POD  is  gone  up  on  high,  H-  M 
vJ     With  a  triumphant  noise; 

The  anthems  of  the  sky 
Proclaim  the  angelic  joys  : 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing, 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King ! 


H/S  ASCENSION  220 

2.  God  in  the  flesh  below. 

For  us  He  reigns  above; 
Let  all  the  nations  know 

The  Saviour's  conquering  love: 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing, 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King  ! 

3.  All  power  to  our  great  Lord 

Is  by  the  Father  given  ■ 
By  angel  hosts  adored 

He  reigns  supreme  in  heaven  : 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing, 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King ! 

4.  Till  all  the  earth  renewed 

In  righteousness  divine, 
With  all  the  hosts  of  God, 

In  one  great  chorus  join  : 
Join  ail  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing, 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King! 

Charles  Wesley     1747 
6s.  4s. 

300       Y)  ISE,  glorious  Conqueror,  rise 
IV     Into  Thy  native  skies; 

Assume  Thy  right  : 
And  where  in  many  a  fold 
The  clouds  are  backward  rolled, 
Pass  through  those  gates  of  gold, 

And  reign  in  light. 

2.  Victor  o'er  death  and  hell, 
Cherubic  legions  swell 
Thy  radiant  train ; 


230  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

Praises  all  heaven  inspire  ; 
Each  angel  sweeps  his  lyre, 
And  waves  his  wings  of  fire, 
Thou  Lamb  once  slain. 

3.  Enter,  incarnate  God  ! 

No  feet  but  Thine  have  trod 

The  serpent  down  : 
Blow  the  full  trumpets,  blow, 
Wider  yon  portals  throw, 
Saviour,  triumphant,  go, 

And  take  Thy  crown. 

4.  Lion  of  Judah,  hail! 
And  let  Thy  name  prevail 

From  age  to  age  : 
Lord  of  the  rolling  years, 
Claim  for  Thine  own  the  spheres, 
For  Thou  hast  bought  with  tears 

Thy  heritage.  Matthew  Bridges     1S48 

L.  M.  D. 

301       O^R  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
\J     Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2.  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : — 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

3.  "  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  ethereal  scene; 
He  claims  these  mansions  as  His  right ; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in." 


HIS  ASCENSION  231 

4.  u  Who  is  this  King  of  glory,  who?  " 

"  The  Lord  that  all  His  foes  o'ercame  ; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  overthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name." 

5.  Lo,  His  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : — 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way." 

6.  u  Who  is  this  King  of  glory,  who  ?  " 

''The  Lord  of  glorious  power  possessed, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels,  too: 
God  over  all,  forever  blessed." 

Charles  Wesley     1741 
L.  M. 

302    0  SAVI0UR«W110  for  man  hast  trod 

\J     The  winepress  of  the  wrath  of  God 
Ascend,  and  claim  again  on  high 
Thy  glory,  left  for  us  to  die. 

2.  A  radiant  cloud  is  now  Thy  seat, 

And  earth  lies  stretched  beneath  Thy  feet; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  round  Thee  sing, 
And  share  the  triumph  of  their  King. 

3.  The  angel-host  enraptured  waits: 

u  Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates  !  " 
O  God  and  Man  !  the  Father's  throne 
Is  now,  for  evermore,  Thine  own. 

4.  Our  great  High-Priest  and  Shepherd,  Thou 
Within  the  veil  art  entered  now, 

To  offer  there  Thy  precious  blood, 
Once  poured  on  earth  a  cleansing  flood. 


232  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

5.  And  thence  the  Church,  Thy  chosen  bride, 
With  countless  gifts  of  grace  supplied, 
Through  all  her  members  draws  from  Thee 
Her  hidden  life  of  sanctity. 

6.  O  Christ,  our  Lord,  of  Thy  dear  care 
Thy  lowly  members  heavenward  bear; 
Be  ours  with  Thee  to  suffer  pain, 
With  Thee  for  evermore  to  reign. 

Charles  Coffin    1736    Tr.  by  John  Chandler    1837 

P.M. 

303      \A/^H0  is  this'  with  £arments  dyed> 

VV      This  that  comes  from  Edom, 
Trav'ling  thus  from  Bozrah's  side, 

In  the  might  of  freedom  ?  " 
"  I,  the  Conqueror  o'er  the  grave, 
I,  the  mighty  One  to  save !  " 

2.  "  Why  is  Thine  apparel  red, 

Stains  of  blood  bespeaking, 
Why  Thy  robe  as  theirs  that  tread 

In  the  wine-press,  reeking 
With  the  juice  of  grape,  say  why 
Such  strange  garb  of  victory  ?" 

3.  "  I  have  trodden  all  alone, 

This  world's  wine-press  ample, 
And  I  wondered  of  mine  own 

None  the  foe  could  trample  ! 
Rescue  then  my  vengeance  brought, 
Mine  own  arm  salvation  wrought." 

4.  Yes !  Thy  secret,  Lord,  is  known, 

Whence  Thy  red  dyed  raiment! 


HIS  ASCENSION  233 

Not  Thy  foeman's  blood  —  Thine  own. 

Lavished  for  the  payment 
Of  the  debt  none  else  could  pay, 
Guilt  none  else  could  wash  away  ! 

5.   Lord  !  though  erring  from  Thy  grace, 
Though  our  hearts  be  hardened, 
Grant  Thine  exiled  sons  a  place 

In  Thy  city,  pardoned  ! 
There  to  meet  —  life's  warfare  done  — 
Thy  true  Godhead,  Three  in  One  ! 

Edward  Arthur  Dayman     1866 
7s.  with  Alleluia 

304      O^IL  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 

1  1      Ravished  from  our  wishful  eyes  ! 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Re-ascends  His  native  heaven. 

2.  There  the  glorious  triumph  waits, 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ! 
Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene, 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in  ! 

3.  Him  though  highest  heaven  receives, 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves: 
Though  returning  to  His  throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

4.  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
High  above  yon  azure  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Following  Thee  beyond  the  skies. 

Charles  Wesley     1739 


234  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

7s.    with  Alleluia 

305  QONS  of  Zion,  raise  your  song  ; 
O     Praise  to  Zion's  King  belongs  ; 

His,  the  Victor's  crown  and  fame  : 
Glory  to  the  Saviour's  name  ! 

2.  Sore  the  strife,  but  rich  the  prize, 
Precious  in  the  Victor's  eyes : 
Glorious  is  the  work  achieved, — 
Satan  vanquished,  man  relieved  ! 

3.  Sing  we  then  the  Victor's  praise; 
Go  ye  forth  and  strew  the  ways; 
Bid  Him  welcome  to  His  throne  : 
He  is  worthy,  He  alone  ! 

4.  Place  the  crown  upon  His  brow  ; 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow  : 
Him  the  brightest  seraph  sings  ; 
Heaven  proclaims  Him  "  King  of  kings  !  " 

Thomas  Kelly    1839 
8s.  7&  D. 

306  QEE,  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph, 
vJ     See  the  King  in  royal  state, 

Riding  on  the  clouds  His  chariot 
To  His  heavenly  palace-gate  ; 

Hark,  the  choirs  of  angel  voices 
Joyful  hallelujahs  sing, 

And  the  portals  high  are  lifted, 
To  receive  their  heavenly  King. 

2.  Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory, 
With  the  trump  of  jubilee  ? 
Lord  of  battles,  God  of  armies, 
He  has  gained  the  victory; 


HIS  ASCEXSIOX  235 

He  who  on  the  cross  did  suffer, 
He  who  from  the  grave  arose, 

He  has  vanquished  sin  and  Satan, 
He  by  death  has  spoiled  His  foes. 

Thou  hast  raised  our  human  nature 

On  the  clouds  to  God's  right  hand, 
There  we  sit  in  heavenly  places, 

There  with  Thee  in  glory  stand  ; 
Jesus  reigns  adored  by  angels, 

Man  with  God  is  on  the  throne, 
Mighty  Lord,  in  Thine  ascension 

We  by  faith  behold  our  own. 

Lift  us  up  from  earth  to  heaven, 

Give  us  wings  of  faith  and  love, 
Gales  of  holy  aspiration 

Wafting  us  to  realms  above  ; 
That,  with  hearts  and  minds  uplifted, 

We  with  Christ  our  Lord  may  dwell, 
Where  He  sits  enthroned  in  glory 

In  the  heavenly  citadel. 

So  at  last,  when  he  appeareth, 

We  from  out  our  graves  may  spring, 
W*th  our  youth  renewed  like  eagles', 

Flocking  round  our  heavenly  King, 
Caught  up  on  the  clouds  of  heaven, 

And  may  meet  Him  in  the  air, 
Rise  to  realms  where  He  is  reigning. 

And  may  reign  forever  there. 

Christopher  Wordsworth     1862 


23e  7.™,0™ 


8s.  7s.  7. 

307  TESUS  comes,  His  conflict  over, 
J      Comes  to  claim  His  great  reward  ; 

Angels  round  the  Victor  hover  ; 

Crowding  to  behold  their  Lord  ; 
Haste,  ye  saints  !  your  tribute  bring, 
Crown  Him,  everlasting  King. 

2.  Yonder  throne  for  Him  erected, 

Now  becomes  the  Victor's  seat  ; 
Lo,  the  Man  on  earth  rejected  ! 

Angels  worship  at  His  feet ; 
Haste,  ye  saints !  your  tribute  bring, 
Crown  Him,  everlasting  King. 

3.  Day  and  night  they  cry  before  Him, 

"  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord!" 
All  the  powers  of  heaven  adore  him, 

All  obey  His  sovereign  word  ; 
Haste,  ye  saints  !  your  tribute  bring, 
Crown  Him,  everlasting  King. 

Thomas  Kelly    1804 
8s.  7s.  7. 

308  ^\  1[  7HO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 

VV      All  his  raiment  stained  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 

Bringing  and  bestowing  good ; 
Glorious  in  the  garb  he  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  he  bears? 

2.   '  T  is  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 
Traveling  onward  in  His  might  ; 

'  T  is  the  Saviour  ;  O  how  glorious 
To  His  people  is  the  sight  ! 

Satan  conquered,  and  the  grave, 

Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 


HIS  ASCENSIOX  237 

3.  Why  that  blood  His  raiment  staining; 

'  T  is  the  blood  of  many  slain  : 
Of  His  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None  the  contest  to  maintain. 
Fallen  they  are,  no  more  to  rise ; 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4.  Mighty  Victor  !   reign  forever, 

Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won  ; 
Xever  shall  Thy  people,  never, 

Cease  to  sing  what  Thou  hast  done  : 
Thou  hast  fought  Thy  people's  foes  ; 
Thou  hast  healed  Thy  people's  woes. 

Thomas  Kelly    1809 
8s.  7S.  7. 

309      U  AJ1K  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 

1  1      Sound  the  note  of  praise  above  ! 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices  ; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love  ; 
See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne  ; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2.  King  of  glory,  reign  forever  ! 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  ; 
Nothing  from  Thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  Thou  hast  made  Thine  own  ; 
Happy  objects  of  Thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 

3.  Saviour,  hasten  Thine  appearing  ; 

Bring,  O  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  : 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we  '11  sing, 

14  Glory,  glory  to  our  King  !  " 

Thomas  Kelly    1804 


238  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

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310  JESUS,  Lord  of  life  eternal, 

J  Taking  those  He  loved  the  best, 
Stood  upon  the  Mount  of  Olives, 

And  His  own  the  last  time  blessed: 
Then,  though  He  had  never  left  it, 

Sought  again  His  Father's  breast. 

2.  Knit  is  now  our  flesh  to  Godhead, 

Knit  in  everlasting  bands: 
Call  the  world  to  highest  festal : 

Floods  and  oceans,  clap  your  hands: 
Angels,  raise  the  song  of  triumph: 

Make  response,  ye  distant  lands. 

3.  Loosing  death  with  all  its  terrors 

Thou  ascended'st  up  on  high  ; 
And  to  mortals,  now  immortal, 

Gavest  immortality, 
As  Thine  own  disciples  saw  Thee 

Mounting  Victor  to  the  sky. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale    1862 
8s.  7s.     6  lines 

311  r^OME,  ye  faithful  raise  the  anthem, 
\j  Cleave  the  skies  with  shouts  of  praise 

Sing  to  Him  who  found  the  ransom, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days : 
God  Eternal,  Word  Incarnate, 

Whom  the  heaven  of  heavens  obeys. 

2.   Ere  He  raised  the  lofty  mountains, 
Formed  the  sea,  or  built  the  sky, 

Love  eternal,  free,  and  boundless, 
Led  the  Lord  of  life  to  die  : 

Lifted  up  the  Prince  of  princes 
On  the  throne  of  Calvary. 


HIS  ASCENSION  239 

3.  Now  on  these  eternal  mountains 

Stands  the  sapphire  throne,  all  blight, 
Where  unceasing  hallelujahs 

They  upraise,  the  sons  of  light : 
Zion's  people  tell  His  praises, 

Victor  after  hard-won  fight. 

4.  Bring  your  harps  and  bring  your  incense, 

Sweep  the  string  and  pour  the  lay  ; 
Let  the  earth  proclaim  His  wonders, 

King  of  that  celestial  day. 
He,  the  Lamb  once  slain,  is  worthy, 

Who  was  dead  and  lives  for  aye. 

Job  Hupton    1806    John  Mason  Nbale    1851 

S.M.  D. 

312      T^HOU  art  gone  up  on  high 

1      To  mansions  in  the  skies  ; 
And  round  Thy  throne  unceasingly 

Glad  songs  of  praise  arise. 
But  we  are  lingering  here 

With  sin  and  care  oppressed  : 
Lord,  send  Thy  promised  Comforter,, 

And  lead  us  to  Thy  rest. 

2.  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  : 

But  Thou  didst  first  come  down, 
Through  earth's  most  bitter  agony 

To  pass  unto  Thy  crown. 
And  girt  with  griefs  and  fears 

Our  onward  course  must  be  ; 
But  only  let  that  path  of  tears 

Lead  us  at  last  to  Thee. 


240  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.   Thou  art  gone  up  on  high  : 

But  Thou  shalt  come  again, 
With  all  the  bright  ones  of  the  sky 

Attendant  in  Thy  train. 
O,  by  Thy  saving  power, 

So  make  us  live  and  die, 
That  we  may  stand,  in  that  dread  hour, 

At  Thy  right  hand  on  high. 

Emma  Toke     1851 
C.  M. 

313      'T^HE  eternal  gates  lift  up  their  heads, 
1       The  doors  are  opened  wide  ; 
The  King  of  glory  is  gone  up 
Unto  His  Father's  side. 

2.  Thou  art  gone  in  before  us,  Lord, 
Thou  hast  prepared  a  place, 
That  we  may  be  where  now  Thou  art, 
And  look  upon  Thy  face. 

3c  And  ever  on  Thine  earthly  path 
A  gleam  of  glory  lies  ; 
A  light  still  breaks  behind  the  cloud 
That  veils  Thee  from  our  eyes. 

4.  Lift  up  our  thoughts,  lift  up  our  songs, 

And  let  Thy  grace  be  given, 
That  while  we  linger  yet  below, 
Our  hearts  may  be  in  Heaven  ; 

5.  That  where  Thou  art,  at  God's  right  hand, 

Our  hope,  our  love  may  be, 
Dwell  in  us  now,  that  we  may  dwell 
For  evermore  in  Thee. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander     1848 


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314  [    OOK,  ye  saints,  the  sight  is  glorious! 
JL'     See  the  Man  of  Sorrows  now  ; 

From  the  fight  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  Him  shall  bow- 
Crown  Him,  crown  Him  ! 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

2.  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels,  crown  Him  : 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings  : 

In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone   Him, 

While  the  vault  of  heaven  rings  : 

Crown  Him,  crown  Him! 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

3.  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  Him, 

Mocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim  ; 
Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  Him, 
Own  His  title,  praise  His  name: 

Crown  Him,  crown  Him  ! 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame. 

4.  Hark  !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark  !  those  loud  triumphant  chords  ! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station  : 
O  what  joy  the  sight  affords  ! 

Crown  Him,  crown  Him  ! 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 

Thomas  Kelly     1804 
C.  M. 

315  ^PHE    Head    that    once    was    crowned 

1       with  thorns 
Is  crowned  with  glory  now  : 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 

The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 
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242  JESTS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His,  by  sovereign  right, 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  light. 

3.  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants  His  name  to  know : 

4.  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy,  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5.  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above  ; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

6.  The  cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him  ; 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 


Thomas  Kelly     1820 
H.M. 


316     JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 

J      Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power. 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore: 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  His  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2.       Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 

Offered  His  blood  and  died  ; 


HIS  REIGX  AND  MEDIA  TIOX  243 

My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside: 
His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

3.       My  dear  almighty  Lord, 

My  Conqueror  and  My  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  Thy  sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing : 
Thine  is  the  power;  behold,  I  sit, 
In  willing  bonds,  beneath  Thy  feet. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 
H.  M. 

317       A  RISE,  my  soul,  arise, 

X~i     Shake  off  Thy  guilty  fears  ; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears  ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  His  hands. 

2.  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede, 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood,  to  plead  ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3.  The  Father  hears  Him  pray, 

His  dear  anointed  One  : 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  presence  of  His  Son  ; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 


244  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

4.        My  God  is  reconciled, 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear, 
He  owns  me  for  His  child  ; 
I  can  no  longer  fear, 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 

Charles  Wesley    1742 

318      POME,  every  pious  heart  H- M- 

w     That  loves  the  Saviour's  name, 
Your  noblest  power  exert 
To  celebrate  His  fame  : 
Tell  all  above,  and  all  below. 
The  debt  of  love  to  Him  you  owe. 

2.  He  left  His  starry  crown, 

And  laid  His  robes  aside  ; 
On  wings  of  love  came  down, 

And  wept?  and  bled,  and  died: 
What  He  endured,  O  who  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell. 

3.  From  the  dark  grave  He  rose, 

The  mansion  of  the  dead, 
And  thence  His  mighty  foes 

In  glorious  triumph  led  ; 
Up  through  the  sky  the  Conqueror  rode, 
And  reigns  on  high,  the  Saviour,  God. 

4.  Jesus,  wre  ne'er  can  pay 

The  debt  we  owe  Thy  love ; 
Yet  tell  us  how  we  may 

Our  gratitude  approve  : 
Our  hearts,  our  all,  to  Thee  we  give; 
The  gift,  though  small,  do  Thou  receive! 

Samuel  Stennett    1787 


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319      D  EJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King,         H-  M- 
J\     Your  Lord  and  King  adore  ; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore: 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

2.  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love  ; 
When  He  had  purged  our  stains, 

He  took  His  seat  above : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

3.  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven  ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given  ; 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

4.  He  all  His  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy  : 
Lift  up  your  heart,  lift  up  your  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

5.  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope  ; 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  His  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home : 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Rejoice. 

Charles  Wesley    1748 


246  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

C.  M 

320  A  ^-^  ^ail  ^e  Power  °f  Jesus'  name  ! 
A     Let  angels  prostrate  fall, 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

2.  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  your  God, 

Who  from  His  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3.  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 
Hail  Him,  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

4.  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

5.  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

Edward  Perronet     1780 
C.  M. 

321  TJOSANNA,  raise  the  pealing  hymn 
1  1      To  David's  son  and  Lord  ; 

With  cherubim  and  seraphim 
Exalt  the  incarnate  Word. 

2.   Hosanna,  Sovereign,  Prophet,  Priest, 
How  vast  Thy  gifts,  how  free  : 
Thy  blood,  our  life  ;  Thy  word,  our  feast ; 
Thy  name,  our  only  plea. 


HIS  REIGN  AND  MEDIA  TION  247 

3.  Hosanna,  Master,  lo,  we  bring 

Our  offerings  to  Thy  throne  ; 
Not  gold,  nor  myrrh,  nor  mortal  thing, 
But  hearts  to  be  Thine  own. 

4.  0  Saviour,  if,  redeemed  by  Thee, 

Thy  temple  we  behold, 
Hosannas  through  eternity 
We  '11  sing  to  harps  of  gold. 

William  Henry  Havergal     1833 
C.  M. 

322  /^OME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
\J     With  angels  round  the  Throne  ; 

Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2.  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus  ;  " 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  He  was  slain  for  us." 

3.  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  Thine. 

4.  Let  all  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  Throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Isaac  Watts     1707 
C.  M. 

323  POME  let  us  join  in  songs  of  praise 
\J     To  our  ascended  Priest ;  f 

He  entered  heaven,  with  all  our  names 
Engraven  on  His  breast. 


248  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  Below  He  washed  our  guilt  away, 

By  His  atoning  blood ; 
Now  He  appears  before  the  throne, 
And  pleads  our  cause  with  God. 

3.  Clothed  with  our  nature  still,  He  knows 

The  weakness  of  our  frame, 
And  how  to  shield  us  from  the  foes 
Which  He  Himself  o'ercame. 

4.  Xor  time,  nor  distance,  e'er  shall  quench 

The  fervor  of  His  love  : 
For  us  He  died  in  kindness  here, 
Nor  is  less  kind  above. 

5.  O  may  we  ne'er  forget  His  grace, 

Nor  blush  to  wear  His  name ; 
Still  may  our  hearts  hold  fast  His  faith, 
Our  mouths  His  praise  proclaim. 

Alexander  Pirie     1782 
C.  M 

324      DEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
U     Amidst  His  Father's  throne  : 
Prepare  new  honors  for  His  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 

2.  Let  elders  worship  at  His  feet, 

The  Church  adore  around, 
With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3.  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints, 

And  these  the  hymns  they  raise : 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 


HIS  REIGN  AXD  MEDIA  TION  249 

4    Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
Forever  on  Thy  head. 

5.   Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 
Hast  set  the  prisoners  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  Thee. 

Isaac  Watts     1709 
C.  M. 

325  T  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 
1      And  ever  prays  for  me  ; 

A  token  of  His  love  He  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2.  I  find  Him  lifting  up  my  head, 

He  brings  salvation  near; 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 
And  He  will  soon  appear. 

3.  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  Thy  word  ; 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord, 
And  to  Thyself  receive. 

4.  When  God  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 

Of  Paradise  possessed, 
I  taste  unutterable  bliss, 
And  everlasting  rest. 

Charles  Wesley     1742 
C.  M. 

326  C\  CHRIST,  our  hope,  our  hearts' desire, 
\J      Redemption's  only  spring, 

Creator  of  the  world  art  Thou, 
Its  Saviour  and  its  King. 


250  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  How  vast  the  mercy  and  the  love, 

Which  laid  our  sins  on  Thee, 
And  led  Thee  to  a  cruel  death, 
To  set  Thy  people  free  ! 

3.  But  now  the  bonds  of  death  are  burst, 

The  ransom  has  been  paid ; 
And  Thou  art  on  Thy  Father's  throne 
In  glorious  robes  arrayed. 

4.  O  may  Thy  mighty  love  prevail 

Our  sinful  souls  to  spare  ; 
O  may  we  come  before  Thy  throne, 
And  find  acceptance  there  ! 

Tr.  by  John  Chandler    1837 
C.  M. 

327      "\ ")[  riXH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
VV       Of  our  High  Priest  above  ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bosom  glows  with  love. 

2.  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  He  hath  felt  the  same. 

3.  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Poured  out  His  cries  and  tears ; 
And,  in  His  measure,  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4.  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  His  power; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 


HIS  REIGN  AND  MEDIA  TIOX  251 

L.  M. 

328  W  ^  hves,  the  great  Redeemer  lives, 

1  1    What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives  ; 
And  now,  before  His  Father,  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merits  of  His  blood. 

2.  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice,  armed  with  frowns,  appears, 
But,  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3.  In  every  dark,  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power, 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  His  heart. 

4.  Great  Advocate,  Almighty  Friend, 
On  Him  our  humble  hopes  depend: 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

Anne  Steele     1760 
L.  M. 

329  n  CHRIST> the  Lord  of  heaven,  to  Thee, 
\J     Clothed  with  all  majesty  divine, 

Eternal  power  and  glory  be, 

Eternal  praise,  of  right,  is  Thine. 

2.  Reign,  Prince  of  life,  that  once  Thy  brow 

Didst  yield  to  wear  the  wounding  thorn  ; 
Reign,  throned  beside  Thy  Father  now 
Adored  the  Son  of  God  first-born  ! 

3.  From  angel  hosts  that  round  Thee  stand, 

With  forms  more  pure  than  spotless  snow, 
From  the  bright  burning  seraph  band, 
Let  praise  in  loftiest  numbers  flow ! 


252  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

4.  To  Thee,  the  Lamb,    our  mortal  songs, 

Born  of  deep,  fervent  love,  shall  rise  ; 
All  honor  to  Thy  name  belongs, 

Our  lips  would  sound  it  through  the  skies. 

5.  "Jesus  !  " —  all  earth  shall  speak  the  word  ; 

"Jesus!  M — all  heaven  resound  it  still; 
Immanuel,  Saviour,  Conqueror,  Lord, 
Thy  praise  the  universe  shall  fill. 

Ray  Palmer     1867 
L.  M. 

330    \ArHERE  high  the  heavenly  temple 

VV  stands, 

The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands, 
A  great  High  Priest  our  nature  wears, 
The  patron  of  mankind  appears. 

2.  He  who  for  men  in  mercy  stood, 

And  poured  on  earth  His  precious  blood, 
Pursues  in  heaven  His  plan  of  grace. 
The  guardian  God  of  human  race. 

3.  Though  now  ascended  up  on  high, 
He  bends  on  earth  a  brother's  eye  ; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name, 

He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame. 

4.  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart, 
The  Man  of  Sorrows  had  a  part ; 
He  sympathizes  in  our  grief, 

And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 

5.  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  throne, 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known. 
And  ask  the  aid  of  heavenly  power, 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour. 

Michael  Bruce    17S1 


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5s.  j*.  D. 

331       IT  AIL,   Lnou  once  despised  Jesus, 

1  1      Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us, 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring: 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ; 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor; 

Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 

2.  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid  ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made: 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood  ; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3.  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide  ; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side. 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading; 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare  ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4.  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  brieht  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays  ; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits. 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

John  Bakewell     1760 


254  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

8s.  7S.  D. 

332  \/ES>  f°r  me>  f°r  me  ^e  careth 

1       With  a  brother's  tender  care  ; 
Yes,  with  me,  with  me  He  shareth 

Every  burden,  every  fear. 
Yes,  for  me  He  standeth  pleading 

At  the  mercy-seat  above ; 
Ever  for  me  interceding, 

Constant  in  untiring  love. 

2.  Yes,  in  me,  in  me  He  dwelleth ; 

I  in  Him,  and  He  in  me  ! 
And  my  empty  soul  He  filleth, 

Here  and  through  eternity. 
Thus  I  wait  for  His  returning, 

Singing  all  the  way  to  heaven ; 
Such  the  joyful  song  of  morning, 

Such  the  tranquil  song  of  even. 

HORATIUS  BONAR      1857 

8s.  7s.  D. 

333  TJALLELUJAH  !  sing  to  Jesus! 

I I  His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne ; 
Hallelujah  !   His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone; 
Hark  !  the  songs  of  peaceful  Zion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood  ; 
Jesus  out  of  every  nation 

Hath  redeemed  us  by  His  blood. 

2.  Hallelujah  !  not  as  orphans 
Are  we  left  in  sorrow  now  ; 
Hallelujah  !  He  is  near  us, 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how: 


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Though  the  cloud  from  sight  received  Him, 
When  the  forty  days  were  o'er; 

Shall  our  hearts  forget  His  promise, 
11  1  am  with  you  evermore  ?" 

3.   Hallelujah  !   Bread  of  angels, 

Thou  on  earth  our  food,  our  stay  ! 
Hallelujah  !  hear  the  sinful 

Flee  to  Thee  from  day  to  day; 
Intercessor,  Friend  of  sinners, 

Earth's  Redeemer,  plead  for  me, 
Where  the  songs  of  all  the  sinless 

Sweep  across  the  crystal  sea. 

William  Chatterton  Dix    1868 
8s.  7s.  D. 

334      PHRIST,  above  all  glory  seated  ! 

v^     King  triumphant,  strong  to  save  ! 
Dying,  Thou  hast  death  defeated  ; 

Buried,  Thou  hast  spoiled  the  grave. 
Thou  art  gone  where  now  is  given 

What  no  mortal  might  could  gain 
On  the  eternal  throne  of  heaven, 
In  Thy  Father's  power  to  reign. 

2.  There  Thy  kingdoms  all  adore  Thee, 

Heaven  above  and  earth  below  ; 
While  the  depths  of  hell  before  Thee, 

Trembling  and  defeated,  bow. 
We,  O  Lord,  with  hearts  adoring, 

Follow  Thee  above  the  sky : 
Hear  our  prayers,  Thy  grace  imploring, 

Lift  our  souls  to  Thee  on  high  ! 


256  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  So,  when  Thou  again  in  glory 

On  the  clouds  of  heaven  shalt  shine, 
We,  Thy  flock,  may  stand  before  Thee, 

Owned  for  evermore  as  Thine. 
Hail !  all  hail !  in  Thee  confiding, 

Jesus,  Thee  shall  all  adore ; 
In  Thy  Father's  might  abiding, 

With  one  Spirit  evermore  ! 

Tr.  by  James  Russell  Woodford    1863 
S.  M.  D 

335      f^ROWN  Him  with  many  crowns, 
\J     The  Lamb  upon  His  throne  ! 
Hark  !  how  the  heavenly  anthem  drowns 

All  music  but  its  own  ! 
With  His  most  precious  blood, 

From  sin  He  set  us  free  : 
We  hail  Him  as  our  matchless  King 
Through  all  eternity. 

2.  Crown  Him,  the  Lord  of  Love  ! 

Behold  His  hands  and  side  ! 
Rich  wounds,  yet  visible  above 

In  beauty  glorified  ! 
No  angel  in  the  sky 

Can  fully  bear  that  sight, 
But  downward  bends  his  burning  eye, 

At  mysteries  so  bright. 

3.  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Peace  ! 

Whose  power  a  sceptre  sways 
From  pole  to  pole,  that  wars  may  cease, 
And  all  be  prayer  and  praise  : 


HIS  SECOXD  COMING  257 

His  reign  shall  know  no  end, 

And  round  His  pierced  feet, 
Fair  flowers  of  paradise  extend 

Their  fragrance  ever  sweet. 

4.  Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  heaven  ! 

One  with  the  Father  known, 
One  with  the  Spirit  through  Him  given 

From  yonder  glorious  throne ! 
To  Thee  be  endless  praise, 

For  Thou  for  us  hast  died  ! 
Be  Thou,  O  Lord,  through  endless  days, 

Adored  and  magnified  ! 

Matthew  Bridges    1848 


336      IT  ARK  !  't  is  the  watchman's  cry, 
1  1      Wake,  brethren,  wake  ! 

Jesus  Himself  is  nigh  ; 
Wake,  brethren,  wake ! 

Sleep  is  for  sons  of  night ; 

Ye  are  children  of  the  light  ; 

Yours  is  the  glory  bright ; 
Wake,  brethren,  wake ! 

2.  Call  to  each  wakening  band, 
Watch,  brethren,  watch  ! 
Clear  is  our  Lord's  command, 

Watch,  brethren,  watch  ! 
Be  ye  as  men  that  wait 
Always  at  their  Master's  gate, 
E'en  though  He  tarry  late ; 
Watch,  brethren,  watch  ! 
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P.  M. 


258  JESC'S  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  Hear  we  the  Shepherd's  voice, 

Pray,  brethren,  pray ! 
Would  ye  His  heart  rejoice, 

Pray,  brethren,  pray  ! 
Sin  calls  for  ceaseless  fear, 
Weakness  needs  the  Strong  One  near, 
Long  as  ye  struggle  here 

Pray,  brethren,  pray! 

4.  Sound  now  the  final  chord, 

Praise,  brethren,  praise ! 
Thrice  holy  is  the  Lord, 

Praise,  brethren,  praise! 
What  more  befits  the  tongues 
Soon  to  join  the  angels'  songs? 
Whilst  heaven  the  note  prolongs, 

Praise,  brethren,  praise  ! 

Anon  "The  Revival"    1859 


337    T  ^  us  ^e  h°Pe  °f  gi°ry> 

1      O  risen  Lord,  art  Thou  ; 
The  first-fruits  of  the  Spirit 
Are  in  us  now. 

2.  O  come  in  all  Thy  glory, 

Our  great  Immanuel  ! 
Come  forth,  our  Prince  and  Saviour, 
With  us  to  dwell. 

3.  Bring  Thine  eternal  Sabbath, 

Bring  Thine  eternal  day, 
And  cause  all  grief  and  sighing 
To  flee  away. 


p.  M. 


HIS  SECOND  COMING  259 

4    To  Thee,  Almighty  Father, 

0  Saviour,  unto  Thee, 
To  Thee,  Creator-Spirit, 

All  glory  be  !  Kdward  Wblton  Eddis   i864 

p.  M. 

338  ^T^HE  Lord  of  might,  from  Sinai's  brow, 

1  Gave  forth  His  voice  of  thunder 
And  Israel  lay  on  earth  below, 

Outstretched  in  fear  and  wonder. 
Beneath  His  feet  was  pitchy  night, 
And  at  His  left  hand  and  His  right 

The  rocks  were  rent  asunder. 

2.  The  Lord  of  love,  on  Calvary, 

A  meek  and  suffering  stranger, 
Upraised  to  heaven  His  languid  eye, 

In  nature's  hour  of  danger. 
For  us  He  bore  the  weight  of  woe, 
For  us  He  gave  His  blood  to  flow, 

And  met  His  Father's  anger. 

3.  The  Lord  of  love,  the  Lord  of  might, 

The  King  of  all  created, 
Shall  back  return  to  claim  His  right, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ; 
With  trumpet-sound  and  angel-song, 
And  hallelujahs  loud  and  long, 

O'er  death  and  hell  defeated. 

Reginald  Heber     18*7 
C.  M. 

339  IGHT  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart, 
\~J     Star  of  the  coming  day  ! 

Arise,  and  with  Thy  morning  beams 
Chase  all  our  griefs  away  ! 


260  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  Come,  blessed  Lord !  let  every  shore 

And  answering  island  sing 
The  praises  of  Thy  royal  name, 
And  own  Thee  as  their  King. 

3.  Bid  the  whole  earth,  responsive  now 

To  the  bright  world  above, 
Break  forth  in  rapturous  strains  of  joy 
In  memory  of  Thy  love. 

4.  Thine  was  the  cross,  with  all  its  fruits 

Of  grace  and  peace  divine  : 
Be  Thine  the  crown  of  glory  now, 
The  palm  of  victory  Thine  ! 

Edward  Denny     1848 
CM. 

340  'T^HE  Lord  will  come  and  not  be  slow, 

1       His  footsteps  cannot  err; 
Before  Him  righteousness  shall  go, 
His  royal  harbinger. 

2.  Mercy  and  truth  that  long  were  missed, 

Now  joyfully  are  met  ; 
Sweet  peace  and  righteousness  have  kissed, 
And  hand  in  hand  are  set. 

3.  Truth  from  the  earth,  like  to  a  flower, 

Shall  bud  and  blossom  then  ; 
And  Justice,  from  her  heavenly  bower, 
Look  down  on  mortal  men. 

John  Milton     1648 
P.  M. 

341  T^HOU  art  coming,  O  my  Saviour! 

1       Thou  art  coming,  O  my  King! 
In  Thy  beauty  all-resplendent, 
In  Thy  glory  all-transcendent ; 
Well  may  we  rejoice  and  sing! 


HIS  SECOND  COMING  261 

Coming!   In  the  opening  east, 
Herald  brightness  slowly  swells! 

Coming !  O  my  glorious  Priest, 
Hear  we  not  Thy  golden  bells  ? 

2.  Thou  art  coming!  Thou  art  coming! 

We  shall  meet  Thee  on  Thy  way, 
We  shall  see  Thee,  we  shall  know  Thee, 
We  shall  bless  Thee,  we  shall  show  Thee 

All  our  hearts  could  never  say  ! 
What  an  anthem  that  will  be, 

Ringing  out  our  love  to  Thee, 
Pouring  out  our  rapture  sweet 

At  Thine  own  all-glorious  feet ! 

3.  O  the  joy  to  see  Thee  reigning, 

Thee,  my  own  beloved  Lord  ! 
Every  tongue  Thy  name  confessing, 
Worship,  honor,  glory,  blessing, 

Brought  to  Thee  with  glad  accord  ! 
Thee,  my  Master  and  my  Friend, 

Vindicated  and  enthroned  ; 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end 

Glorified,  adored,  and  owned  ! 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal    1873 

342       A  WAKE,  awake,  O  Zion,  t&  6s.  d. 

A     Put  on  Thy  strength  divine, 
Thy  garments  bright  in  beauty, 

The  bridal  dress  be  Thine  : 
Jerusalem  the  holy, 

To  purity  restored  ; 
Meek  bride  all  fair  and  lowly, 

Go  forth  and  meet  thy  Lord, 


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2.  Jerusalem  victorious 

In  triumph  o'er  her  foes  ; 
Mount  Zion,  great  and  glorious, 

Thy  gates  no  more  shall  close. 
Earth's  millions  shall  assemble 

Around  Thine  open  door, 
While  hell  and  Satan  tremble 

And  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

3.  The  Lamb  who  bore  our  sorrows 

Comes  down  to  earth  again  ; 
No  sufferer  now,  but  Victor*, 

For  evermore  to  reign. 
To  reign  in  every  nation, 

To  rule  in  every  zone  ; 
O  world-wide  coronation, 

In  every  heart  a  throne ! 

4.  Awake,  awake,  O  Zion, 

Thy  bridal  day  draws  nigh, 
The  day  of  signs  and  wonders, 

And  marvels  from  on  high. 
Thy  sun  uprises  slowly, 

But  keep  thou  watch  and  ward  ; 
Fair  bride,  all  pure  and  lowly, 

Go  forth  to  meet  thy  Lord. 

Benjamin  Gough     1865 
7s.  6s.  D. 

343       D  EJOICE,  all  ye  believers, 

1\     And  let  your  lights  appear  ; 
The  evening  is  advancing, 
And  darker  night  is  near : 


HIS  SECOND  COMING  263 

The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 
And  soon  He  draweth  nigh  : 

Up!  pray,  and  watch, »and  wrestle! 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 

2.  The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near; 
Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  hallelujahs  clear: 
The  marriage-feast  is  waiting, 

The  gates  wide-open  stand  ; 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory  ! 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand. 

3.  Our  hope  and  expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere  ! 
With  heart  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption, 

That  brings  us  unto  Thee  ! 

Laurentius  Laurenti     1690    Tr.  by  Jane  Borthwick     1853 

7&  6s.  D, 

344      n^HE  world  is  very  evil  ; 

1       The  times  are  waxing  late  : 
Be  sober  and  keep  vigil ; 

The  Judge  is  at  the  gate; 
The  Judge  who  comes  in  mercy, 

The  Judge  who  comes  in  might, 
To  terminate  the  evil, 
And  vindicate  the  right. 


264  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

2.  Prepare  .we  then  to  meet  Him  ; 

Let  right  to  wrong  succeed  ; 
Let  peniterrtial  sorrow 

To  heavenly  gladness  lead : 
So  may  we  sound  His  praises, 

Who  from  destruction  saved, 
Bore  with  us  in  defilement, 

And  from  defilement  laved. 

3.  Far,  far  as  we  have  wandered, 

♦  And  deep  as  is  our  fall, 
His  mercies  never  fail  us, 

Who  freely  pardons  all ; 
Who  bids  His  grace  abounding 

Love's  mightiness  display, 
And  David's  royal  fountain 

Purge  every  sin  away. 

Bernard  of  Morlaix  ab.  1150    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale     1851 

8s.  7s.  4. 

345       JESUS  came;  the  heavens  adoring  : 

J     Came  with  peace  from  realms  on  high; 
Jesus  came  for  man's  redemption, 
Lowly  came  on  earth  to  die  : 

.    Hallelujah! 
Came  in  deep  humility. 

2.  Jesus  comes  again  in  mercy, 

When  our  hearts  are  bowed  with  care; 
Jesus  comes  again  in  answer 

To  an  earnest,  heart-felt  prayer; 

Hallelujah  ! 
Comes  to  save  us  from  despair. 


HIS  SECOXD  COMING  265 

3.  Jesus  comes  to  hearts  rejoicing, 

Bringing  news  of  sins  forgiven  ; 
Jesus  comes  in  sounds  of  gladness, 
Leading  souls  redeemed  to  heaven  ; 

Hallelujah  ! 
Now  the  gate  of  death  is  riven. 

4.  Jesus  comes  in  joy  and  sorrow, 

Shares  alike  our  hopes  and  fears  ; 
Jesus  comes,  whate'er  befalls  us, 

Glads  our  hearts,  and  dries  our  tears; 
Hallelujah  ! 
Cheering  e'en  our  failing  years. 

5.  Jesus  comes  on  clouds  triumphant, 

When  the  heavens  shall  pass  away ; 
Jesus  comes  again  in  glory  ; 
Let  us  then  our  homage  pay, 

Ever  singing, 
Till  the  dawn  of  endless  day. 

Godfrey  Thrixg    1866 
8s.  7s.  4. 

346      C\  ^^  *'ie  distant  mountains  breaking 
\J     Comes  the  reddening  dawn  of  day 
Rise,  my  soul,  from  sleep  awaking, 
Rise,  and  sing,  and  watch,  and  pray; 

Tis  thy  Saviour. 
On  His  bright  returning  way. 

2.  O  Thou  long-expected  !  weary 

Waits  my  anxious  soul  for  Thee, 
Life  is  dark,  and  earth  is  dreary, 
Where  Thy  light  I  do  not  see ; 

O  my  Saviour, 
When  wilt  Thou  return  to  me? 


266  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

3.  Nearer  is  my  soul's  salvation, 

Spent  the  night,  the  day  at  hand ; 
Keep  me  in  my  lowly  station, 
Watching  for  Thee,  till  I  stand, 

O  my  Saviour, 
In  Thy  bright,  Thy  promised  land. 

4.  With  my  lamp  well  trimmed  and  burning, 

Swift  to  hear  and  slow  to  roam, 
Watching  for  Thy  glad  returning 
To  restore  me  to  my  home. 

Come,  my  Saviour, 
Thou  hast  promised  :  quickly  come. 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell    1862 
8s.  7s.  4 

34/7      f^HRIST  is  coming  !  let  creation 

kj     Bid  her  groans  and  travail  cease ; 
Let  the  glorious  proclamation 
Hope  restore  and  faith  increase  ; 

Christ  is  coming  ! 
Come,  Thou  blessed  Prince  of  Peace! 

2.  Earth  can  now  but  tell  the  story 

Of  Thy  bitter  cross  and  pain ; 
She  shall  yet  behold  Thy  glory 
When  Thou  comest  back  to  reign ; 

Christ  is  coming ! 
Let  each  heart  repeat  the  strain. 

3.  Long  Thy  exiles  have  been  pining, 

Far  from  rest,  and  home,  and  Thee ; 
But,  in  heavenly  vesture  shining, 
Soon  they  shall  Thy  glory  see  ; 

Christ  is  coming  ! 
Haste  the  joyous  jubilee. 


HIS  SECOND  COM  IXC  267 

4.  With  that  u  blessed  hope  "  before  us. 
Let  no  harp  remain  unstrung; 
Let  the  mighty  advent  chorus 

Onward  roll  from  tongue  to  tongue  ; 

Christ  is  coming  ! 
Come,  Lord  Jesus,  quickly  come! 

John  Ross  Macduff    1851 
8s.  7s.  D. 

348        '    IGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
-L'     Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come,  and  by  Thy  love's  revealing 
Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath. 

2.  The  new  heaven  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise, 
Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature, 
Pouring  eye-sight  on  our  eyes. 

3.  Still  we  wait  for  Thine  appearing; 

Life  and  joy  Thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 
Every  poor  benighted  heart. 

4.  Come,  and  manifest  the  favor 

God  hath  for  our  ransomed  race  ; 
Come,  Thou  glorious  God  and  Saviour, 
Come,  and  bring  the  gospel-grace. 

5.  Save  us  in  Thy  great  compassion, 

O  Thou  mild,  pacific  Prince, 

Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins. 

6.  By  Thine  all-restoring  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release, 
Every  weary,  wandering  spirit 
Guide  into  Thy  perfect  peace. 

Charles  Wesley     1745 


268  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

8s.  7s.  D. 

349      \A^  ls  com'mS>  He  *s  coming, 

1  1      Not  as  once  He  came  before, 
Wailing  Infant  born  in  weakness 

On  a  lowly  stable  floor :     ■ 
But  upon  His  cloud  of  glory, 

In  the  crimson  tinted  sky, 
Where  we  see  the  golden  sunrise 

In  the  rosy  distance  lie. 

2.  He  is  coming,  He  is  coming, 

Not  as  once  He  wandered  through 
All  the  hostile  land  of  Judah, 

With  His  followers  poor  and  few: 
But  with  all  the  holy  angels 

Waiting  round  His  judgment-seat, 
And  the  chosen  twelve  Apostles 

Sitting  crowned  at  His  feet. 

3.  He  is  coming,  He  is  coming, 

Let  His  lowly  first  estate, 
And  His  tender  love,  so  teach  us 

That  in  faith  and  hope  we  wait, 
Till  in  glory  eastward  burning, 

Our  redemption  draweth  near; 
And  we  see  the  sign  in  heaven 

Of  our  Judge  and  Saviour  dear. 


Cecil  Frances  Alexander 


8s.  7s. 


350      LJARK!  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding: 
1  1      "  Christ  is  nigh  !  "  it  seems  to  say; 
"  Cast  away  the  dreams  of  darkness, 
O  ye  children  of  the  day!  " 


HIS  SECOXD  COMIXG  269 

2.  Lo  !  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected, 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaven  : 
Let  us  haste  with  tears  of  sorrow, 
One  and  all,  to  be  forgiven. 

3.  So,  when  next  He  comes  in  glory 

Wrapping  all  the  earth  in  fear, 
Not  for  chastening,  but  salvation, 
Unto  us  shall  He  appear. 

Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall    1848 


351      'THE  Church  has  waited  long 
1       Her  absent  Lord  to  see  ; 
And  still  in  loneliness  she  waits, 
A  friendless  stranger  she. 

2.  Age  after  age  has  gone, 

Sun  after  sun  has  set, 
And  still  in  weeds  of  widowhood, 
She  weeps,  a  mourner  yet. 

3.  Saint  after  saint  on  earth 

Has  lived,  and  loved,  and  died  ; 
And  as  they  left  us  one  by  one, 
We  laid  them  side  by  side. 

4.  We  laid  them  down  to  sleep, 

But  not  in  hope  forlorn, 
We  laid  them  but  to  ripen  there 
Till  the  last  glorious  morn. 

5.  We  long  to  hear  Thy  voice, 

To  see  Thee  face  to  face. 
To  share  Thy  crown  and  glory  there, 
As  here  we  share  Thy  grace. 


s.  M.  D. 


270  JESUS  CHRIST  OUR  LORD 

6.  Come,  Lord,  and  wipe  away 
The  curse,  the  sin,  the  stain, 
And  make  this  blighted  world  of  ours 
Thine  own  fair  world  again. 

HORATIUS  BONAR      1857 

352      POME,  Lord,  and  tarry  not ;  SM- 

Vy     Bring  the  long-looked-for  day  ! 
O  why  these  years  of  waiting  here, 
These  ages  of  delay? 

2.  Come,  for  Thy  saints  still  wait ; 

Daily  ascends  their  sigh  : 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  ".  Come ! " 
Dost  Thou  not  hear  the  cry? 

3.  Come,  for  the  corn  is  ripe, 

Put  in  Thy  sickle  now  ; 
Reap  the  great  harvest  of  the  earth, 
Sower  and  reaper  Thou  ! 

4.  Come  in  Thy  glorious  might, 

Come  with  the  iron  rod, 
Scattering  Thy  foes  before  Thy  face, 
Most  mighty  Son  of  God  ! 

5.  Come,  and  make  all  things  new, 

Build  up  this  ruined  earth  ; 
Restore  our  faded  paradise, 
Creation's  second  birth. 

6.  Come,  and  begin  Thy  reign 

Of  everlasting  peace  ; 
Come  take  the  kingdom  to  Thyself, 
Great  King  of  Righteousness. 

HORATIUS  BONAR       185} 


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7*.  6  lines 

353    U0LY  sPirit :  Lord  of  H*ht : 

1  1      From  Thy  clear  celestial  height, 
Thy  pure  beaming  radiance  give. 
Come,  Thou  Father  of  the  poor  ! 
Come,  with  treasures  which  endure  ! 
Come,  Thou  Light  of  all  that  live! 

2.  Thou  of  all  consolers  best, 
Visiting  the  troubled  breast, 
Dost  refreshing  peace  bestow  ; 
Thou,  in  toil,  art  comfort  sweet, 
Pleasant  coolness  in  the  heat, 
Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 

3.  Light  immortal !  Light  divine  ! 
Visit  Thou  these  hearts  of  Thine, 
And  our  inmost  being  fill : 

If  Thou  take  Thy  grace  away, 
Nothing  pure  in  man  will  stay; 
All  his  good  is  turned  to  ill. 

4.  Thou,  on  those  who  evermore 
Thee  confess,  and  Thee  adore, 
In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts,  descend ; 
Give  them  comfort  when  they  die  ; 
Give  them  life  with  Thee  on  high  ; 
Give  them  joys  which  never  end. 

Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall     1848 
P.  M. 

354      0^R  blest  Redeemer>  ere  He  breathed 
\J     His  tender  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 


272  THE  HOL  Y  SPIRIT 

2.  He  came  in  semblance  of  a  dove 

With  sheltering  wings  outspread, 
The  holy  balm  of  peace  and  love 
On  earth  to  shed. 

3.  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  Guest, 
While  He  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

4.  And  His  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 
That  checks  each  thought,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

5.  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 

And  every  victory  won, 
And  every  thought  of  holiness 
Is  His  alone. 

6.  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see  : 
O  make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling-place, 

And  meet  for  Thee.  Harriet  auber  1829 

ios. 

355    QPIRIT  of  God  !  descend  upon  my  heart ; 
O     Wean  it   from  earth,  through  all  its 
pulses  move  ; 
Stoop  to  my  weakness,  mighty  as  Thou  art, 
And  make  me  love  Thee  as  I  ought  to  love. 

2.  I  ask  no  dream,  no  prophet  ecstasies; 

No  sudden  rending  of  the  veil  of  clay ; 
No  angel  visitant,  no  opening  skies; 
But  take  the  dimness  of  my  soul  away. 


THE  HOL  V  SPIRIT  2m 

3    Hast  Thou   not   bid   us   love   Thee,  God   and 

King? 
All,  all  Thine  own,  soul,  heart,  and  strength, 

and  mind, 
I  see  Thy  cross,  then  teach  my  heart  to  cling! 
O,  let  me  seek  Thee,  and  O,  let  me  find  ! 

4.  Teach  me  to  feel  that  Thou  art  always  nigh  ; 

Teach  me  the  struggles  of  the  soul  to  bear; 
To  check  the  rising  doubt,  the  rebel  sigh  ; 
Teach  me  the  patience  of  unanswered  prayer, 

5.  Teach  me  to  love  Thee  as  Thine  angels  love ; 

One  holy  passion  filling  all  my  frame  ; 
The  baptism  of  the  heaven-descended  Dove, 
My  heart  an  altar,  and  Thy  love  the  flame  ! 

George  Croly    1830 

356      PRACIOUS  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost, 

vJ     Taught  by  Thee,  we  covet  most, 
Of  Thy  gifts  at  Pentecost, 
Holy,  heavenly  Love. 

2.  Love  is  kind,  and  suffers  long, 
Love  is  meek,  and  thinks  no  wrong, 
Love  than  death  itself  more  strong: 

Give  us  heavenly  Love. 

3.  Prophecy  will  fade  away, 
Melting  in  the  light  of  day ; 
Love  will  ever  with  us  stay: 

Give  us  heavenly  Love. 

4^  Faith  will  vanish  into  "sight, 
Hope  be  emptied  in  delight; 
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274  THE  HOL  Y  SPIRIT 

Love  in  heaven  will  shine  more  bright . 
Give  us  heavenly  Love. 

5.  Faith  and  hope  and  love  we  see 
Joining  hand  in  hand  agree  ; 
But  the  greatest  of  the  three, 
And  the  best,  is  Love. 

Christopher  Wordsworth     1862 

357      pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come  !  p-  **. 

\y     Mercies  revealing ; 
Make  this  cold  heart  Thine  home  ; 

Quicken  its  feeling  : 
Then  shall  my  song  ascend, 
Breathing  glad  love,  and  blend 
With  notes  that  never  end, 

Through  heaven  pealing. 
2.  Come  like  a  ray  of  light 

Tranquilly  beaming, 
Chasing  the  shades  of  night, 

Waking  the  dreaming; 
Give  me  again  to  see, 
As  it  was  wont  to  be, 
His  love  who  ransomed  me, 

From  the  cross  streaming. 
J.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come! 

Thou  that  delightest 
Gladness  to  give  for  gloom, 

And  oft  invitest 
Mourners  in  faith  to  go 
Where  healing  waters  flow, 
Still  let  me  pleasures  know, 

Purest  and  brightest. 

Thomas  Davis    1864 


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358  HOLV  GH°ST,  the  Infinite,         ^  * 

1  1      Shine  upon  our  nature's  night 
With  Thy  blessed  inward  light, 
Comforter  Divine  ! 

2.  We  are  sinful,  cleanse  us,  Lord  ; 
We  are  faint,  Thy  strength  afford  ; 
Lost,  until  by  Thee  restored, 

Comforter  Divine! 

3.  Like  the  dew,  Thy  peace  distil ; 
Guide,  subdue  our  wayward  will, 
Things  of  Christ  unfolding  still, 

Comforter  Divine  ! 
4t   In  us,  for  us,  intercede, 

And  with  voiceless  groanings  plead 
Our  unutterable  need, 

Comforter  Divine  ! 

5.  In  us  "  Abba,  Father,"  cry, 
Earnest  of  our  bliss  on  high, 
Seal  of  immortality, 

Comforter  Divine  ! 

6.  Search  for  us  the  depths  of  God  ; 
Bear  us  up  the  starry  road, 

To  the  height  of  Thine  abode, 
Comforter  Divine ! 

George  Rawson    1853 
C.  M. 

359  AA/'^k^  ^oc*  °^  °^  came  down   from 

VV       heaven, 
In  power  and  wrath  He  came  ; 
Before  His  feet  the  clouds  were  riven, 
Half  darkness  and  half  flame. 


276  THE  HOL  Y  SPIRT  T 

2.  But  when  He  came  the  second  time, 

He  came  in  power  and  love  ; 
Softer  than  gale  at  morning  prime, 
Hovered  His  holy  Dove. 

3.  The  fires,  that  rushed  on  Sinai  down 

In  sudden  torrents  dread, 
Now  gently  light,  a  glorious  crown, 
On  every  sainted  head. 

4.  And,  as  on  Israel's  awe-struck  ear 

The  voice  exceeding  loud, 
The  trump  that  angels  quake  to  hear, 
Thrilled  from  the  deep,  dark  cloud  ; 

5.  So,  when  the  Spirit  of  our  God 

Came  down  His  flock  to  find, 
A  voice  from  heaven  was  heard  abroad, 
A  rushing  mighty  wrind. 

6.  Come,  Lord,  come  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 

Open  our  ears  to  hear  ; 
Let  us  not  miss  the  accepted  hour  ; 
Save,  Lord,  by  love  or  fear. 

John  Keble    1827 
C.  Mc 

360      Tl  THY  should  the  children  of  a  King 
VV       Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter,  descend  and  bring 
Some  token  of  Thy  grace. 

2.  Dost  Thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 
And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  Thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 


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3.  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  bear  Thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4.  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  Mis  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come  ; 
And  Thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

Isaac  Watts     1709 
C.  BC. 

361  PREAT  Father  of  each  perfect  gift, 
vJ     Behold  Thy  servants  wait  ; 

With  longing  eyes  and  lifted  hands, 
We  flock  around  Thy  gate. 

2.  O  shed  abroad  that  royal  gift, 

Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
To  bless  our  eyes  with  sacred  light, 
And  fire  our  hearts  with  love, 

3.  Blest  earnest  of  eternal  joy, 

Declare  our  sins  forgiven  , 
And  bear,  with  energy  divine, 

Our  raptured  thoughts  to  heaven. 

4.  Diffuse,  O  God,  Thy  copious  showers, 

That  earth  its  fruit  may  yield. 
And  change  the  barren  wilderness 
To  Carmel's  flowerv  field. 

Philip  Doddridge    1736 
C.  M. 

362  CPIRIT  Divine,  attend  our  prayer, 
O     And  make  this  house  Thy  home 

Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  power, 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 


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2.  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame  : 
Let  our  whole  soul  an  offering  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

3.  Come  as  the  wind,  with  rushing  sound, 

With  Pentecostal  grace  ; 
And  make  the  great  salvation  known, 
Wide  as  the  human  race. 

4.  Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

Make  a  lost  world  Thy  home  ; 
Descend  with  all  Thy  gracious  power, 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 

Andrew  Reed     1829 
CM. 

363      POME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
v^     With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2.  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys: 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3.  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4.  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate, 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold,  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 


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5.   Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers, 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

Isaac  Watts     1707 

364  \T^  track  is  on  the  sunny  sky,        c-  M- 
1  1      No  footprints  on  the  air  ; 

Jesus  hath  gone  ;  the  face  of  earth 
Is  desolate  and  bare. 

2.  That  Upper  Room  is  heaven  on  earth: 

Within  its  precincts  lie 
All  that  earth  has  of  faith,  or  hope, 
Or  heaven-born  charity. 

3.  One  moment  —  and  the  Spirit  hung 

O'er  all  with  dread  desire  ; 
Then  broke  upon  the  heads  of  all 
In  cloven  tongues  of  fire. 

4.  The  Spirit  came  into  the  Church 

With  His  unfailing  power  ; 
He  is  the  living  Heart  that  beats 
Within  her  at  this  hour. 

5.  Most  tender  Spirit,  mighty  God, 

Sweet  must  Thy  presence  be, 
If  loss  of  Jesus  can  be  gain, 
So  long  as  we  have  Thee  ! 

Frederick  William  Faber     1849 

365  POME,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  s-  M- 

\J     Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise, 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 


280  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 

2.  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3.  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

4.  Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5.  Dwell  therefore  in  our  hearts, 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free  ; 
Then  we  shall  know,  and  praise,  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee ! 

Joseph  Hart    1759 
S.  M. 

366      DLEST  Comforter  Divine 

\-J     Let  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
And  guide  our  souls  above. 

2.  Draw  with  Thy  still  small  voice, 

From  every  sinful  way, 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3.  By  Thine  inspiring  breath, 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 


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4.   O  fill  Thou  every  heart. 

With  love  to  all  our  race  ; 
Great  Comforter,  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  Thy  grace. 

Lvdi a  Huntley  Sigournev     1S24 

367    T  0RD  God  thc  Holy  Ghost>       s  M 

Lj     In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
Descend  in  all  Thy  power ! 

2.  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  even-  mind. 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe. 

3.  The  young,  the  old,  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above, 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

4.  Spirit  of  truth,  be  Thou 

In  life  and  death  our  Guide! 
O  Spirit  of  adoption,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified. 

James  Montgomery    1S19 
L.  M. 

368      r*OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
\J     With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  Thou  our  guardian,  Thou  our  guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2.  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  Thy  way : 

Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart. 

That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 


282  THE  HOL  Y  SPIRIT 

Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 
AHiich  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God  : 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  His  pastures  stray. 

4.   Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  Him  for  ever  blest : 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  that  we  may  share 
Fulness  of  joy  for  ever  there. 

Simon  Browne    1720 

369  DTERNAL  Spirit,  we  confess       L-  M- 
-L/     And  sing  the  wonders  of  Thy  grace : 

Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2.  Enlightened  by  Thy  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3.  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin  ; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4.  The  troubled  conscience  knows  Thy  voice  ; 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys  ; 

Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 
And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 

370  POME,  O  Creator-Spirit  blest,       L-  M- 
V-/     And  in  our  souls  take  up  Thy  rest ; 

Come,  with  Thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid, 
To  fill  the  hearts  which  Thou  hast  made. 


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2.  Great  Comforter,  to  Thee  we  cry; 
0  highest  gift  of  God  most  high, 
O  fount  of  life,  O  fire  of  love, 
And  sweet  anointing  from  above ! 

5.   Kindle  our  senses  from  above, 

And  make  our  hearts  o'erflow  with  love; 
With  patience  firm,  and  virtue  high, 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply. 

4.  Far  from  us  drive  the  foe  we  dread, 
And  grant  us  Thy  true  peace  instead  ; 
So  shall  we  not,  with  Thee  for  guide, 
Turn  from  the  path  of  life  aside. 

Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall     1843 

371       POME,  Holy  Ghost,  in  love  *■  «* 

\j     Shed  on  us  from  above 

Thine  own  bright  ray ! 
Divinely  good  Thou  art ; 
Thy  sacred  gifts  impart 
To  gladden  each  sad  heart : 

O  come  to-day  ! 

2.  Come,  tenderest  Friend,  and  best, 
Our  most  delightful  guest, 

With  soothing  power: 
Rest,  which  the  weary  know, 
Shade,  'mid  the  noontide  glow. 
Peace,  when  deep  griefs  o'erflow, 

Cheer  us,  this  hour ! 

3.  Come,  Light  serene,  and  still 
Our  inmost  bosoms  fill ; 

Dwell  in  each  breast ; 


284  THE  HOL  Y  SPIRIT 

We  know  no  dawn  but  Thine : 
Send  forth  Thy  beams  divine, 
On  our  dark  souls  to  shine, 
And  make  us  blest ! 

4.  Exalt  our  low  desires ; 
Extinguish  passion's  fires; 

Heal  every  wound  : 
Our  stubborn  spirits  bend  ; 
Our  icy  coldness  end  ; 
Our  devious  steps  attend, 

While  heavenward  bound. 

5.  Come,  all  the  faithful  bless; 
Let  all  who  Christ  confess, 

His  praise  employ  : 
Give  virtue's  rich  reward  ; 
Victorious  death  accord, 
And,  with  our  glorious  Lord, 

Eternal  joy  !  Tr.  by  Ray  Palmer    1858 

372      U  0LY  GHOST,  with  light  divine,  '* 
1  1      Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2.  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine  ; 
Long  has  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3.  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine ; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 


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4.   IToly  Spirit,  all  divine 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine, 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne  ; 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

Andrew  Reed     1817 
P.  M. 

373      U0LY  GHOST,  dispel  our  sadness, 


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Pierce  the  clouds  of  sinful  night 


Come,  Thou  Source  of  sweetest  gladness, 
Breathe  Thy  life  and  spread  Thy  light  ; 
Loving  Spirit,  God  of  peace, 
Great  Distributer  of  grace, 
Rest  upon  this  congregation  ; 
Hear,  O  hear,  our  supplication. 

2.  From  that  height  which  knows  no  measure, 

As  a  gracious  shower,  descend, 
Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 

Man  can  wish,  or  God  can  send. 
O  Thou  Glory  shining  down 
From  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Grant  us  Thy  illumination  ; 
Rest  on  all  this  congregation. 

3.  Come,  Thou  best  of  all  donations 

God  can  give,  or  we  implore  : 
Having  Thy  sweet  consolations, 

We  need  wish  for  nothing  more : 
Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
Now,  descending  from  above, 
Rest  on  all  this  congregation  ; 
Make  our  hearts  Thy  habitation. 

Pall  Gerhardt     1653    Augustus  Montague  Toplady     1776 


286  THE  HOL  V  SPIRIT 

374  p RANTED  is  the  Saviour's  prayer,7"' 
vJ     Sent  the  gracious  Comforter, 

Promise  of  our  parting  Lord, 
Jesus,  to  his  heaven  restored. 

2.  God,  the  everlasting  God, 
Makes  with  mortals  His  abode, 
Whom  the  heavens  cannot  contain, 
He  stoops  down  to  dwell  in  man. 

3.  Never  will  He  thence  depart, 
Inmate  of  an  humble  heart  ; 
Carrying  on  His  work  within, 
Striving  till  He  cast  out  sin. 

4.  Come,  divine  and  peaceful  Guest. 
Enter  our  devoted  breast : 

Life  divine  in  us  renew, 
Thou  the  gift  and  giver,  too  ! 

Charles  Wesley    1739 
7s.  6  lines 

375  pRACIOUS  Spirit,  dwell  with  me  ; 
Vj     I  myself  would  gracious  be, 

And  with  words  that  help  and  heal 
Would  Thy  life  in  mine  reveal, 
And  with  actions  bold  and  meek 
Would  for  Christ  my  Saviour  speak. 

2.   Truthful  Spirit,  dwell  with  me  ; 
I  myself  would  truthful  be, 
And  with  wisdom  kind  and  clear 
Let  Thy  life  in  mine  appear, 
And  with  actions  brotherly, 
Speak  my  Lord's  sincerity. 


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3.  Silent  Spirit,  dwell  with  me  : 
I  myself  would  quiet  be, 
Quiet  as  the  growing  blade 

Which  through  earth  its  way  has  made ; 
Silently,  like  morning  light, 
Putting  mists  and  chills  to  flight. 

4.  Mighty  Spirit,  dwell  with  me; 
I  myself  would  mighty  be, 
Mighty  so  as  to  prevail 
Where  unaided  man  must  fail, 
Ever  by  a  mighty  hope 
Pressing  on  and  bearing  up. 

5.  Holy  Spirit,  dwell  with  me; 
I  myself  would  holy  be ; 
Separate  from  sin,  I  would 
Choose  and  cherish  all  things  good,. 
And  whatever  I  can  be 

Give  to  Him,  who  gave  me  Thee  ! 

Thomas  Toke  Lynch     1855 
8s.  4. 

376      COVEREIGX    of  heaven,    who    didst 
O     prevail 
O'er  death,  and,  with  Thy  life-blood,  dye 
The  path  by  which  we  hope  to  scale 
Von  starry  sky  : 

2.  Look  down  in  mercy  from  Thy  throne 
At  God's  right  hand,  O  Lord,  and  see 
Us  who  are  lingering  here  alone, 
Orphaned  of  Thee. 


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288  SALVATION 

3.  Hear  us,  O  Christ,  for  we  were  born 

Out  of  the  travail  of  Thy  soul 
When,  by  the  spear,  Thy  side  was  torn 
To  make  us  whole. 

4.  Thy  toils  and  anguish  at  an  end, 

Thou  wearest  now  a  glorious  crown  : 
The  hour  is  come ;  send,  Saviour,  send 
Thy  Spirit  down. 

Charles  Stewart  Calverley    187? 
H.  M 

377      DLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
U     The  gladly  solemn  sound  ; 

Let  all  the  nations  knowr, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2.  Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 

Hath  full  atonement  made  ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest, 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3.  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  all-atoning  Lamb ; 
Redemption  in  His  blood 

Throughout  the  world  proclaim  ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come: 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4.  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  naught 

Your  heritage  above, 


XLVATION  289 

Shall  have  it  back  unbought, 
The  gift  of  Jesus1  love  ; 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  : 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

5.  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  heavenly  grace  ; 
And,  saved  from  earth,  appear 

Before  your  Saviour's  face  ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  : 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

Charles  Wesley     1750 
L.  M. 

378       D  ETURN,  O  wanderer,  return, 

IV     And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face  ; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2.  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 
Whose  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 
Whose  hand  can  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

3.  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live  ; 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4.  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

.And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear: 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "  Xo  longer  mourn," 
'T  is  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

William  Bengo  C'-llyer     1*12 

19 


290  SAL  VA  TION 

it  L.  M. 

379  POME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 
vy     Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come  : 

I  '11  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  My  heavenly  home. 

2.  "  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  Me ' 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3.  "  Blest  is  the  man,  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4.  Jesus,  we  come  at  Thy  command  ; 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  Thy  hand, 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  Thy  will. 

Isaac  Watts     1709 
L.  M. 

380  /TPAKE  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said, 

1       If  thou  wouldst  My  disciple  be  * 
Deny  thyself,  the  world  forsake, 
And  humbly  follow  after  Me. 

2.  Take  up  thy  cross ;  let  not  its  weight 

Fill  thy  weak  spirit  with  alarm ; 
His  strength  shall  bear  thy  spirit  up, 

And  brace  thy  heart,  and  nerve  thine  arm, 

3.  Take  up  thy  cross,  nor  heed  the  shame  ■ 

Nor  let  thy  foolish  pride  rebel ; 
Thy  Lord  for  thee  the  cross  endured, 
To  save  thy  soul  from  death  and  hell. 


SALVATION  291 

4.  Take  up  thy  cross  and  follow  Christ, 
Nor  think  till  death  to  lay  it  clown; 
For  only  he  who  bears  the  cross 

May  hope  to  wear  the  glorious  crown. 

Charles  William  Everest     1833 
L.  M 

381  pOD  calling  yet!  shall  I  not  hear? 

VJ  Earth's  pleasures  shall  I  still  hold  dear? 
Shall  life's  swift  passing  years  all  fly, 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumber  lie  ? 

2.  God  calling  yet !  and  shall  He  knock, 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock? 

He  still  is  waiting  to  receive, 

And  shall  I  dare  His  Spirit  grieve? 

3.  God  calling  yet !  and  shall  I  give 
No  heed,  but  still  in  bondage  live? 
I  wait,  but  He  does  not  forsake  ; 
He  calls  me  still ;  my  heart,  awake  ! 

4.  God  calling  yet !   I  cannot  stay; 
My  heart  I  yield  without  delay : 
Vain  world,  farewell,  from  thee  I  part ; 
The  voice  of  God  hath  reached  my  heart. 

Gerhard  Tersteegen     1730    Tr.  byJANB  Borthwick    1853 

382  OEHOLD,  a  Stranger  at  the  door  ! 

U    He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2.  O  lovely  attitude  !   He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands: 
O  matchless  kindness  !  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes. 


292  SALVATION 

3    But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed? 
He  will  ;   the  very  friend  you  need  : 
The  Friend  of  sinners  —  yes,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

4.   Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine  ; 
Turn  out  His  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 

Joseph  Grigg    1765 
S.  M. 

383    n  WHERE  sha11  rest  be  found> 

\J     Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean-depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2.  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  ; 
'T  is  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3.  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years ; 
And  all  that  life  is  love.    . 

4.  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath: 
O  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  the  second  death. 

5.  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 
Lest  we  be  banished  from  Thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

James  Montgomery    1819 


SALVATION  293 

384  T40W  kind  0ur  Fathcr's  voiCC  ! 

1  1      All  may  draw  near  in  prayer; 
Cast  down  their  burden  at  His  feet, 
And  meekly  leave  it  there. 

2.  His  wisdom  orders  all, 

His  power  not  less  controls; 
His  love  makes  all  things  work  for  good 
To  trusting,  loving  souls. 

3.  Sorrows,  and  fears,  and  cares, 

But. waste  the  heart  and  mind  ; 

While  they  who  humbly  rest  in  God 

Both  strength  and  comfort  find. 

4.  He  grants  their  spirits  peace, 

And  so  He  gives  them  power ; 
For  still  with  peace  comes  mighty  love, 
Our  greatest,  holiest  dower. 

5.  O  hear  then,  all,  His  voice  ; 

Draw  near  with  praise  and  prayer; 
Cast  down  your  burden  at  His  feet, 
And  meekly  leave  it  there. 

Thomas  Davis    1864 

385  T^HE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts,  s-  M- 

1       Is  whispering,  "  Sinner,  come  ;   ' 
The  bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  "  Come." 

2.   Let  him  that  heareth,  say 

To  all  about  him,  "  Come  :  M 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 


294  SAL  VA  TION 

3.  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life : 
'T  is  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4.  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come;  " 
Lord,  even  so ;  I  wait  Thine  hour; 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come. 

Henry  Ustic  Onderdonk    1826 
8s.  7s.  7. 

386      POME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain 
\j     Sinners  ruined  by  the  fall ; 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all, 
In  a  full,  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  our  Saviour  died. 

2.  Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind  ; 
Here  the  guilty,  free  remission, 

Here  the  troubled,  peace  may  find  ; 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore, 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 

3.  He  that  drinks  shall  live  forever; 

'  T  is  a  soul-renewing  flood  : 
God  is  faithful  ;  God  will  never 

Break  His  covenant  in  blood, 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  when  He  was  glorified. 

James  Montgomery    18x9 


SAL  VAT/OX  295 


S.  M. 


387  IVT^^  what  these  hands  have  done 
1\      Can  save  this  guilty  soul  ; 

Not  what  this  toiling  flesh  has  borne 
Can  make  my  spirit  whole. 

2.  Not  what  I  feel  or  do 

Can  give  me  peace  with  God  ; 
Not  all  my  prayers,  and  sighs,  and  tears, 
Can  bear  my  awful  load. 

3.  Thy  work  alone,  O  Christ, 

Can  ease  this  weight  of  sin  ; 
Thy  blood  alone,  O  Lamb  of  God, 
Can  give  me  peace  within. 

4.  Thy  love  to  me,  O  God, 

Not  mine,  O  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Can  rid  me  of  this  dark  unrest, 
And  set  my  spirit  free. 

5.  Thy  grace  alone,  O  God, 

To  me  can  pardon  speak ; 
Thy  power  alone,  O  Son  of  God, 
Can  this  sore  bondage  break. 

6.  I  bless  the  Christ  of  God, 

I  rest  on  love  divine  : 
And  with  unfaltering  lip  and  heart, 
I  call  this  Saviour  mine. 

HORATIUS    BONAR      1857 

C.  M.  D. 

388  f  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
1      "  Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 

Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
Thy  head  upon  My  breast." 


296  SAL  VA  TION 

I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad  ; 
I  found  in  Him  a  resting  place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 

2.  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water  ;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live." 
I  came  to  Jesus,  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3.  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  I  am  this  dark  world's  light ; 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  bright. " 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  star,  my  sun  ; 
And  in  that  light  of  life  I  '11  walk 

Till  traveling  days  are  done. 

HORATIUS    BONAR      1850 

C.  M.  D. 

389      T^HE  Lord  is  rich  and  merciful, 
1       The  Lord  is  very  kind ; 
O,  come  to  Him,  come  now  to  Him, 

With  a  believing  mind. 
His  comforts,  they  shall  strengthen  thee, 

Like  flowing  waters  cool ; 
And  He  shall  for  thy  spirit  be 
A  fountain  ever  full. 


SAL  I 'AT/OX  297 

2.   The  Lord  is  wonderful  and  wise, 

As  all  the  ages  tell ; 
O,  learn  of  Him.  learn  now  of  Him, 

Then  with  thee  it  is  well. 
And  with  His  light  thou  shalt  be  blessed, 

Therein  to  work  and  live  ; 
And  He  shall  be  to  thee  a  rest 

When  evening  hours  arrive. 

Thomas  Toke  Lynch     1850 
8s.  7s. 

390      POME,  ye  sin-defiled  and  weary, 

\J     Ye  that  mourn  in  grief  distressed ; 
Come,  ye  hopeless,  lone  and  dreary, 
He  will  hear  you,  give  you  rest. 

2.  Come,  ye  sin-defiled  and  stricken, 

At  His  feet  your  woes  shall  cease  ; 

Hark!  the  voice  to  soothe  and  quicken 

Sweetly  whispers  —  "  Go  in  peace. " 


391       T  ESUS  calls  us  ;  o'er  the  tumult 
J      Of  our  life's  wild  restless  sea, 
Day  by  day  His  sweet  voice  soundeth, 
Saying,  "  Christian,  follow  Me." 

2.  Jesus,  calls  us  from  the  worship 

Of  the  vain  world's  golden  store, 
From  each  idol  that  would  keep  us, 
Saying,  "  Christian,  love  Me  more." 

3.  In  our  joys  and  in  our  sorrows, 

Days  of  toil  and  hours  of  e 
Still  He  calls,  in  cares  and  pleasures, 
That  we  love  Him  more  than  these. 


8s.  7s. 


298  SALVATION 

4.  Jesus  calls  us:  by  Thy  mercies, 
Saviour,  make  us  hear  Thy  call, 
Give  our  hearts  to  Thine  obedience, 
Serve  and  love  Thee  best  of  all. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander    1852 
CM. 

392  C  ALVATION  !     O  the  joyful  sound  ! 
O     'T  is  pleasure  to  our  ears, 

A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2.  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay ; 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day.    ' 

3.  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

Isaac  Watts    1707 
CM.    5  lines 

393  DTERNAL  Light!   Eternal  Light! 
-L/      How  pure  the  soul  must  be, 

When  placed  within  Thy  searching  sight, 
It  shrinks  not,  but,  with  calm  delight 
Can  live,  and  look  on  Thee  ! 

2.  O  !  how  shall  I,  whose  native  sphere 
Is  dark,  whose  mind  is  dim, 
Before  the  Ineffable  appear, 
And  on  my  naked  spirit  bear 
That  uncreated  beam  ? 


SAL  VA  TIOX  299 

2.  There  is  a  way  for  man  to  rise 

To  that  sublime  abode  : — 
An  offering  and  a  sacrifice> 
A  Holy  Spirit's  energies, 

An  Advocate  with  God  : — 

4.  These,  these  prepare  us  for  the  sight 

Of  Holiness  above  : 
The  sons  of  ignorance  and  night 
May  dwell  in  the  Eternal  Light, 

Through  the  Eternal  Love  I 

Thomas  Binney     1826 
C.  M, 

394  'T^HERE  is  a  stream,  which  issues  forth 

1       From  God's  eternal  Throne, 
And  from  the  Lamb, —  a  living  stream 
Clear  as  the  crystal  stone. 

2.  The  stream  doth  water  Paradise  ; 

It  makes  the  angels  sing; 
One  cordial  drop  revives  my  heart; 
Hence  all  my  joys  do  spring. 

3.  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  hath  ear  heard, 

From  fancy  't  is  concealed, 
What  Thou,  Lord,  hast  laid  up  for  Thine, 
And  hast  to  me  revealed. 

John  Mason     : 

C.  If. 

395  ^PHOU  art  the  Way:  to  Thee  alone 

1       From  sin  and  death  we  flee  ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee.     . 


300  SAL  VA  TION 

2.  Thou  art  the  Truth  :  Thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3.  Thou  art  the  Life  :  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death,  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4.  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  ; 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

George  Washington  Doane    1824 
H.  M. 

396      T^HY  works,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 
1       Speak  gladness  to  this  heart ; 
They  tell  me  all  is  done  ; 

They  bid  my  fear  depart : 
To  whom,  save  Thee,  who  canst  alone 
For  sin  atone,  Lord,  shall  I  flee  ? 

2.  Thy  tears,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 

Have  wept  my  guilt  away, 
And  turned  this  night  of  mine 

Into  a  blessed  day: 
To  whom,  save  Thee,  who  canst  alone 

For  sin  atone,  Lord,  shall  I  flee  ? 

3.  Thy  wounds,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 

Can  heal  my  bruised  soul  ; 
Thy  stripes,  not  mine,  contain 

The  balm  that  makes  me  whole : 
To  whom,  save  Thee,  who  canst  alone 

For  sin  atone,  Lord,  shall  I  flee  ? 


SAL  V ATI  OX  301 

4.  Thy  cross,  not  mine,  0  Christ, 

Has  borne  the  awful  load 
Of  sins  that  none  could  bear 

But  the  Incarnate  God  : 
To  whom,  save  Thee,  who  canst  alone 

For  sin  atone,  Lord,  shall  I  flee? 

5.  Thy  death,  not  mine,  O  Christ, 

Has  paid  the  ransom  due; 
Ten  thousand  deaths  like  mine 

Would  have  been  all  too  few : 
To  whom,  save  Thee,  who  canst  alone 

For  sin  atone,  Lord,  shall  I  flee? 

HORATItJS  BONAR      I  "57 

397      'PO-DAY  the  Saviour  calls  !  ^  * 

1       Ye  wanderers,  come  ; 
O  ye  benighted  souls, 
Why  longer  roam  ? 

2.  To-day  the  Saviour  calls; 

O  listen  now : 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3.  To-day  the  Saviour  calls! 

For  refuge  fly ; 
The  storm  of  vengeance  falls, 
Ruin  is  nigh. 

4.  The  Spirit  calls  to-day; 

Yield  to  His  power; 
O  grieve  Him  not  away, 
'T  is  mercy's  hour. 

Samuel  Francis  Smith  and  Thomas  Hastings     1S31 


302  SAL  VA  TION 

IIS.    TOS. 

398  /^OME,    ye    disconsolate,    where'er    ye 
w         languish, 

Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel ; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish, 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heayen  cannot  heal 

2.  Joy  of  the  desolate,  Light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

3.  Here  see  the  bread  of  life ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from   the  throne  of  God,  pure    from 
above ; 
Come  to  the  feast  prepared,  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  but  heaven  can  remove. 

Thomas  Moore    1816    Thomas  Hastings    1831 

us. 

399  |~\ELAY  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  draw 
LJ         near 

The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee ; 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here ; 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2.  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  His  sad 
flight, 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

3.  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  hour  is  at  hand, 

The    earth   shall    dissolve,  and    the   heavens 
shall  fade: 


SALVATION  303 

The   dead,  small   and   great,  in   the  judgment 
shall  stand  ; 
What  power  then,  O  sinner,  will  lend  thee  its 
aid! 

Thomas  Hastings     1833 
7s.  D. 

400      DILGRIM,  burdened  with  thy  sin, 
1        Come  the  way  to  Zion's  gate; 
There,  till  mercy  speaks  within, 

Knock,  and  weep,  and  watch,  and  wait : 
Knock,  He  knows  the  sinner's  cry ; 

Weep,  He  loves  the  mourner's  tears ; 
Watch,  for  saving  grace  is  nigh  ; 
Wait,  till  heavenly  grace  appears. 

2.  Hark  !   it  is  the  Saviour's  voice, 

"  Welcome,  pilgrim,  to  thy  rest  !  " 
Now  within  the  gate  rejoice, 

Safe,  and  owned,  and  bought,  and  blest : 
Safe,  from  all  the  lures  of  vice  ; 

Owned,  by  joys  the  contrite  know  ; 
Bought,  by  love,  and  life  the  price ; 

Blest,  the  mighty  debt  to  owe. 

3.  Holy  pilgrim,  what  for  thee 

In  a  world  like  this  remains? 
From  thy  guarded  breast  shall  flee 

Fear,  and  shame,  and  doubts,  and  pains  : 
Fear,  the  hope  of  heaven  shall  fly, 

Shame,  from  glory's  view  retire ; 
Doubt,  in  full  belief  shall  die, 

Pain,  in  endless  bliss  expire. 

George  Crabbe     1S07 


304  SAL  VA  TION 

401  /^OME,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice,         *»■ 
vy     Come,    and    make    My   path    youi 

choice ; 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home, 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come. 

2.  Thou  who,  houseless,  sole,  forlorn, 
Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn. 
Long  hast  roamed  the  barren  waste, 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste. 

3.  Hither  come,  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound, 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure, 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

Anna  L^titia  Harbauld    1772 
7s.  D. 

402  r\OES  the  Gospel  word  proclaim 
\~J     Rest  for  those  that  weary  be? 

Then,  my  soul,  put  in  thy  claim, 
Sure  that  promise  speaks  to  thee : 

Marks  of  grace  I  cannot  show, 
All  polluted  is  my  best : 

But  I  weary  am,  I  know, 
And  the  weary  long  for  rest. 

2.  Burdened  with  a  load  of  sin, 

Harrassed  with  tormenting  doubt,     - 
Hourly  conflicts  from  within, 

Hourly  crosses  from  without; 
All  my  little  strength  ;s  gone, 

Sink  I  must  without  supply; 
Sure  upon  the  earth  is  none 

Can  more  weary  be  than  I. 


SALVATION  305 

3.    In  the  ark  the  weary  clove 

Found  a  welcome  resting-place  ; 

Thus  my  spirit  longs  to  prove 

Rest  in  Christ,  the  Ark  oi'  grace. 
Tempest-tossed  I  long  have  been, 

And  the  flood  increases  fast ; 
Open,  Lord,  and  take  me  in, 

Till  the  storm  be  overpast. 

John  Newton     1779 
7&  D. 

403      CINNERS>  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
w     God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  v/hy; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  Himself  to  live  ; 
He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  His  own  hands, 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  His  love,  and  die  ? 

2.  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you  why  ; 
God  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  Himself  that  ye  might  live : 
Will  you  let  Him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  you  slight  His  grace,  and  die? 

3.  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why ; 
He,  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  His  love: 

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308  SAL  VA  TION 

Will  you  not  His  grace  receive? 
Will  you  stiil  refuse  to  live  ? 
Why,  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God,  and  die? 

Charles  Wesley    1756 
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404      CROM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 

1        Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  I  hear, 
Bursting  on  my  ravished  ear: 
"  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

2.  "  Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne  ; 

Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan  ? 
On  My  pierced  body  laid, 
justice  owns  the  ransom  paid. 
Bow  the  knee,  and  kiss  the  Son, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

3.  "  Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 
See  with  richest  dainties  stored  ; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  pressed, 
Yet  again  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  His  house  to  roam  : 
Come    nd  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

4.  "  Soon  the  days  of  life  shall  end  ; 
Lo  I  come,  your  Saviour,  Friend, 
Safe  your  spirits  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 

Up  to  my  eternal  home  : 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come." 

Thomas  Haweis    1792 


SAL  VA  TION  307 

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405      /^LTIET.  Lord,  my  froward  heart  ; 

y      Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art. 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child, 
From  distrust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  Thee. 

2.  What  Thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive  ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide, 

Calmly  to  Thy  wisdom  leave : 
'Tis  enough  that  Thou  wilt  care; 
Why  should  I  the  burden  bear? 

3.  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he  's  neither  strong  nor  wise, 

Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone,  — 
Let  me  thus  with  Thee  abide, 
As  my  Father,  Guard,  and  Guide. 

John  Newton     1779 

406    D  0CK  of  A§es> cleft  for  me :    7S" 6 nnes 

1  \     Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed. 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 
2.  Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  Thy  law's  demands  ; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 


308  SAL  VA  TION 

3,  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring; 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress  ? 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace; 
Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die. 

4.  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eye-lids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee. 

Augustus  Montague  Toplady    1770 


407      'PO-DAY  Thy  mercy  calls  us 
1       To  wash  away  our  sin  ; 
However  great  our  trespass, 
Whatever  we  have  been. 
However  long  for  mercy 
Our  hearts  have  turned  away, 
Thy  precious  blood  can  cleanse  us 
And  make  them  white  to-day. 

2.  To-day  our  Father  calls  us, 
And  all  who  enter  in 
Shall  find  a  Father's  welcome 
And  pardon  for  their  sin. 
The  past  shall  be  forgotten, 
A  present  joy  be  given, 
A  future  grace  be  promised, 
A  glorious  crown  in  heaven. 


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SAL  VA  T/OJV  309 

3.  0  all-embracing  mercy, 

0  ever  open  door, 

What  should  we  do  without  Thee 
When  heart  and  eye  run  o'er? 
When  all  things  seem  against  us 
To  drive  us  to  despair, 
We  know  one  heart  is  open, 
One  ear  will  hear  our  prayer. 

Oswald  Allhn     186a 
7s.  6s.  D. 

408      T    NEED  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 
1      For  I  am  full  of  sin  ; 
My  soul  is  dark  and  guilty, 
My  heart  is  dead  within ; 
I  need  the  cleansing  fountain 

Where  I  can  always  flee, 
The  blood  of  Christ  most  precious, 
The  sinner's  perfect  plea, 

2.  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

For  I  am  very  poor ; 
A  stranger  and  a  pilgrim, 

1  have  no  earthly  store; 
I  need  the  love  of  Jesus 

To  cheer  me  on  my  way, 
To  guide  my  doubting  footsteps, 
To  be  my  strength  and  stay. 

3.  I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus, 

And  hope  to  see  Thee  soon, 
Encircled  with  the  rainbow, 
And  seated  on  Thy  throne: 


310  SALVATION 

There,  with  Thy  blood-bought  children, 

My  joy  shall  ever  be, 
To  sing  Thy  praises,  Jesus, 

To  gaze,  my  Lord,  on  Thee. 

Frederick  Whitfield    185S 

409  POME  unto  Me,  ye  weary, 

v-/     And  I  will  give  you  rest." 
O  blessed  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  hearts  oppressed ! 
It  tells  of  benediction, 

Of  pardon,  grace,  and  peace, 
Of  joy  that  hath  no  ending, 
Of  love  which  cannot  cease. 

2.  "Come  unto  Me,  ye  wanderers, 

And  I  will  give  you  light." 
O  loving  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  cheer  the  night ! 
Our  hearts  were  filled  with  sadness, 

And  we  had  lost  our  way, 
But  morning  brings  us  gladness, 

And  songs  the  break  of  day. 

3.  "  Come  unto  Me,  ye  fainting, 

And  I  will  give  you  life." 
O  cheering  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  aid  our  strife  I 
The  foe  is  stern  and  eager, 

The  fight  is  fierce  and  long  ; 
But  Thou  hast  made  us  mighty^ 

And  stronger  than  the  strong. 


SALVATION  811 

4    " And  whosoever  cometh, 
I  will  not  cast  him  out/' 

0  welcome  voice  of  Jesus, 
Which  drives  away  our  doubt1 

Which  calls  us,  very  sinners, 

Unworthy  though  we  be 
Of  love  so  free  and  boundless, 

To  come,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee  ! 

\\  ILLIAM   ChaTTERTON  DlX      l8;i 

C.  M. 

410      HTHERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 
1       Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2.  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he. 
Washed  all  my  sins  away. 

3.  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4.  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5.  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

1  '11  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 

When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

William  Copper     1772   j 


313  THE  CHRISTIAN  LITE 

P.M. 

41 1     D  ENEATH  the  cross  of  Jesus 
L)     I  fain  would  take  my  stand  \ 
The  shadow  of  a  mighty  rock 

Within  a  weary  land. 
A  home  within  the  wilderness, 

A  rest  upon  the  way, 
From  th'  burning  of  the  noon-tide  heat, 
And  th'  burden  of  the  day. 

2.  Upon  that  cross  of  Jesus, 

Mine  eye  at  times  can  see 
The  very  dying  form  of  One 

Who  suffered  there  for  me. 
And  from  my  smitten  heart  with  tears, 

Two  wonders  I  confess, — 
The  wonders  of  His  glorious  love, 

And  my  own  worthlessness. 

3.  I  take,  O  cross,  thy  shadow, 

For  my  abiding  place  , 
I  ask  no  other  sunshine 

Than  the  sunshine  of  His  face  : 
Content  to  let  the  world  go  by, 

To  know  no  gain  nor  loss, — 
My  sinful  self,  my  only  shame, — 

My  glory  all  the  cross. 

Elizabeth  C.  Clephane    1868 
7s.  6s-  D. 

412  n  jesus>  Th°u  art  standins 

\J     Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 
To  pass  the  threshold  o'er. 


REPENTANCE  313 

Shame  on  us,  Christian  brethren, 
His  name  and  sign  who  bear, 

O  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us, 
To  keep  Him  standing  there. 

2.  O  Jesus,  Thou  art  knocking  : 

And  lo,  that  hand  is  scarred, 
And  thorns  Thy  brow  encircle, 

And  tears  Thy  face  have  marred. 
O  love  that  passeth  knowledge, 

So  patiently  to  wait  : 
O  sin  that  hath  no  equal, 

So  fast  to  bar  the  gate! 

3.  O  Jesus,  thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 
"  I  died  for  you,  My  children, 

And  will  ye  treat  Me  so  ?  " 
O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  now  the  door  ; 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  never  more. 

William  Walsh  am  How     1834 

413      GATHER,  hear  Thy  children's  calf;6' 

1        Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  fall, 
Prodigals,  confessing  all  . 

We  beseech  Thee,  hear  us. 

2.  We  Thy  call  have  disobeyed, 
Have  neglected,  and  delayed, 

Into  paths  of  sin  have  strayed  : — REF. 

3.  By  the  gracious  saving  call 
Spoken  tenderly  to  all 

Who  have  shared  man  s  guilt  and  fall : — -  REF. 


314  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4.  Lead  us  daily  nearer  Thee, 
Till  at  last  Thy  face  we  see, 
Crowned  with  Thine  own  purity  : —  Ref. 

Thomas  Benson  Pollock     1871 
7s.  6s.  D 

414      f)  JESUS,  our  Salvation, 

\J     Low  at  Thy  cross  we  lie ; 
Lord,  in  Thy  great  compassion, 

Hear  our  bewailing  cry. 
We  come  to  Thee  with  mourning, 

We  come  to  Thee  in  woe  . 
With  contrite  hearts  returning, 

And  tears  that  overflow. 

2.  O  gracious  Intercessor, 

O  Priest  within  the  veil, 
Plead,  for  each  lost  transgressor, 

The  blood  that  cannot  fail. 
We  spread  our  sins  before  Thee, 

We  tell  them  one  by  one 
O  for  Thy  name's  great  glory, 

Forgive  all  we  have  done. 

3.  O  by  Thy  cross  and  passion, 

Thy  tears  and  agony 
And  crown  of  cruel  fashion, 

And  death  on  Calvary 
By  all  that  untold  suffering 

Endured  by  Thee  alone; 
O  Christ,  O  spotless  offering, 

Plead  for  us,  and  atone. 

J/tiiES  Hamilton    ab.  1865 


REPESTAXCE  315 

7s.  6s.  D. 

4c\5      \I/E  stand  in  deep  repentance, 

V  V       Before  Thy  throne  of  love  ; 
O  God  of  grace,  forgive  us, 

The  stain  of  guilt  remove  ; 
Behold  us  while  with  weeping 

We  lift  our  eyes  to  Thee; 
And  all  our  sins  subduing, 

Our  Father,  set  us  free  ! 

2.  O  shouldst  Thou  from  us,  fallen, 

Withhold  Thy  grace  to  guide, 
Forever  we  should  wander 

From  Thee,  and  peace,  aside  ; 
But  Thou  to  spirits  contrite 

Dost  light  and  life  impart. 
That  man  may  learn  to  serve  Thee 

With  thankful,  joyous  heart. 

3.  Our  souls  —  on  Thee  we  cast  them, 

Our  only  refuge  Thou  ! 
Thy  cheering  words  revive  us. 

When  pressed  with  grief  we  bow : 
Thou  bear'st  the  trusting  spirit 

Upon  Thy  loving  breast, 
And  givest  all  Thy  ransomed 

A  sweet,  unending  rest. 

Tr.  by  Ray  Palme?.     1E34 


416  LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

1      The  spotless  Lamb  of  God- 
He  bears  them  all,  and  frees  us 
From  the  accursed  load  : 


D. 


316  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 
To  wash  my  crimson  stains 

White,  in  His  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2.  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus, 

All  fulness  dwells  in  Him  ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem: 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares ; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3.  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus,— 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild ; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child ; 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing,  with  saints,  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 


Hdratius  3onar    1845 
P.  M. 


41*7      f^QD  of  my  salvation!  hear, 
vJ     And  help  me  to  believe  ; 
Simply  do  I  now  draw  near, 

Thy  blessing  to  receive  ; 
Full  of  guilt,  alas  !   I  am, 

But  to  Thy  wounds  for»refuge  flee; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb! 
Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 


REPENTANCE  317 


2.  Standing  now  as  newly  slain, 

To  Thee  I  lift  mine  eve. 
Balm  of  all  my  grief  and  pain, 

Thy  blood  is  always  nigh  : 
Now  as  yesterday  the  same 

Thou  art5  and  wilt  for  ever  be  : 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb  ! 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

3.  Nothing  have  I,  Lord  !  to  pay, 

Nor  can  Thy  grace  procure ; 
Empty  send  me  not  away, 

For  I,  Thou  knowest,  am  poor; 
Dust  and  ashes  is  my  name; 

My  all  is  sin  and  misery  : 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb  ! 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

Charles  Wesley    1742 
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418      I  TEAL  me,  0  my  Saviour,  heal ; 

1  1      Heal  me  as  I  suppliant  kneel ; 
Heal  me,  and  my  pardon  seal. 

2.  Helpless,  none  can  help  me  now; 
Cheerless,  none  can  cheer  but  Thou  ; 
Suppliant,  Lord,  to  Thee  I  bow. 

3.  Thou  the  true  Physician  art  ; 
Thou,  O  Christ,  canst  health  impart, 
Binding  up  the  bleeding  heart. 

4.  Heal  me,  then,  my  Saviour,  heal ; 
Heal  me,  as  I  suppliant  kneel  ; 
To  Thy  mercy  I  appeal. 

Godfrey  Thring     1S66 


318  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

419  A   SINFUL  man  am  I,  s-^ 
A     Therefore  I  come  to  Thee,-* 

To  Thee,  the  Holy  and  the  Just, 
That  Thou  may'st  pity  me. 

2.  Wert  Thou  not  holy,  Lord, 

Why  should  I  come  to  Thee? 
It  is  Thy  holiness  that  makes 
Thee,  Lord,  so  meet  for  me. 

3.  Our  God  is  love, —  we  come; 

Our  God  is  light, —  we  stay; 
Abiding  ever  in  His  word, 
And  walking  in  his  way. 

4.  Mercy  and  truth  are  His, 

Unchanging  faithfulness ; 
The  cross  is  all  our  boast  and  trust, 
And  Jesus  is  our  peace. 

5.  We  give  Thee  glory,  Lord; 

Thy  majesty  adore, 
Thee  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
We  bless  forevermore. 

HORATIUS  BONAR 
S.  M 

420  A  ND  wilt  Thou  Pardon>  Lord, 
A     A  sinner  such  as  I  ? 

Although  Thy  book  his  crimes  record, 
Of  such  a  crimson  dye? 

2.  So  deep  are  they  engraved^ 
So  terrible  their  fear;  — 
The  righteous  scarcely  shall  be  saved. 
And  where  shall  I  appear? 


REPENTANCE  319 

3.  O  Thou,  Physician  blest, 

Make  clean  my  guilty  soul  ' 
And  me,  by  many  a  sin  oppressed. 
Restore,  and  keep  me  whole  ! 

4.  I  know  not  how  to  praise 

Thy  mercy  and  Thy  love  ; 
But  deign  Thy  servant  to  upraise. 
And  I  shall  learn  above, 

Joseph  of  the  Studium  ab.  860    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xkale     1862 

421       O  CEASE,  my  wandering  soul?       s- M- 
yJ      On  restless  wing  to  roam  ; 
All  the  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 
Kas  not  for  thee  a  home 

2.  Behold  the  ark  of  God, 

Behold  the  open  door  ; 
Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more, 

3.  There  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

William  Augustus  Muhlenberg     1826 
8s.  6. 

4:22      O  THOU,  the   contrite   sinners'   friend, 
xJ,     Who,  loving,  lov'st  them  to  the  end, 
On  this  alone  my  hopes  depend  — 
That  Thou  wilt  plead  for  me. 

2.  When,  weary  in  the  Christian  race, 
Far  off  appears  my  resting-place, 
And,  fainting,  I  mistrust  Thy  grace, 
Then,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 


320  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3.  When  I  have  erred,  and  gone  astray, 
Afar  from  Thine  and  wisdom's  way, 
And  see  no  glimmering,  guiding  ray, 

Still,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

4.  When  Satan,  by  my  sins  made  bold, 
Strives  from  Thy  cross  to  loose  my  hole 
Then  with  Thy  pitying  arms  enfold, 

And  plead,  0  plead  for  me. 

5.  And  when  my  dying  hour  draws  near, 
Darkened  with  anguish,  guilt  and  fear. 
Then  to  my  fainting  sight  appear. 

Pleading  in  heaven  for  me 

6.  When  the  full  light  of  heavenly  day 
Reveals  my  sins  in  dread  array, 

Say,  Thou  hast  washed  them  all  away: 
0  say,  Thou  plead'st  for  me, 

Charlotte  Elliott    183; 
8s.  6. 

423      f^OD  of  my  life  !  Thy  boundless  grace 
VJ     Chose,  pardoned,  and  adopted  me 
My  rest,  my  home,  my  dwelling  place. 
Father  i   I  come  to  Thee: 

2.  Jesus,  my  hope,  my  rock,  my  shield  ! 

Whose  precious  blood  was  shea  for  me, 
Into  Thy  hands  my  soul  I  yield  ; 
Saviour!   I  come  to  Thee, 

3.  Spirit  of  glory  and  of  God  ! 

Long  hast  Thou  deigned  my  guide  to  be  ; 
Xow,  be  Thy  comfort  sweet  bestowed  ! 
My  God  !   I  come  to  Thee, 


REPENTANCE  321 

4.   I  come  to  join  that  countless  host, 

Who  praise  Thy  name  unceasingly  ; 

Blest  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Gh 
My  God  !   I  come  to  Thee. 

Charlotte  Elliott     1841 

424  C\  SAVIOUR,  I  have  naught  to  p] 

\J      In  earth   beneath  or  heaven  above, 
But  just  my  own  exceeding  need 
And  Thy  exceeding  love. 

2.  The  need  will  soon  be  past  and  gone, 
Exceeding  great  but  quickly  o'er  : 
The  love  unbought  is  all  Thine  own 
And  lasts  for  evermore. 

Jane  Fox  Crewdson 
L.  M. 

425  JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 

J      But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bid'st  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2.  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

3.  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
By  fears  within,  and  foes  without,, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4.  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 
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322  THE  CHRIS TI AX  LIFE 

5.  Just  as  I  am,  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve : 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

6.  Just  as  I  am,  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  : 
Now,  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Charlotte  Elliott    1836 
L.  Iff. 

426      "\T  7"ITH[  tearful  eyes  I  look  around  ; 

V  V       Life  seems  a  dark  and  stormy  sea ; 
Yet  'midst  the  gloom  I  hear  a  sound, 
A  heavenly  whisper,  "  Come  to  Me !  " 

2.  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest, 

It  tells  me  where  my  soul  may  flee  : 
O,  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed, 

How  sweet  the  bidding,  "  Come  to  Me  !  " 

3.  "  Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die; 

Earth  is  no  resting-place  for  thee  ; 
Heavenward  direct  thy  weeping  eye  ; 
I  am  thy  portion  ;  "-Come  to  Me  !  " 

4.  O  voice  of  mercy,  voice  of  love ! 

In  conflict,  grief,  and  agony, 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above, 
And  gently  whisper,  "Come  to  Me  !  " 

Charlotte  Elliott    1841 

427     1 


L.  M. 

ESUS,  the  sinner's  friend  !  to  Thee, 


Lost  and  undone,  for  aid  I  flee; 
Weary  of  earth,  myself,  and  sin, 
Open  Thine  arms,  and  take  me  in. 


REPENTANCE  323 

2.  Pity  and  heal  my  sin-sick  soul  , 

'Tis  Thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole; 

I  cannot  rest,  till  Thou  art  mine, 
Until  in  me  Thine  image  shine. 

3.  At  last  I  own  it  cannot  be 

That  I  should  fit  myself  for  Thee  , 
Here  then,  to  Thee,  I  all  resign  ; 

Thine  is  the  work,  and  only  Thine 

4.  What  shall  I  say,  Thy  grace  to  move  ? 
Lord  !   I  am  sin,  but  Thou  art  love  ; 

I  give  up  even'  plea  beside 

Lord!  I'm  condemned,  but  Thou  hast  died. 

Charles  Wesley     1739 

IOS. 

428  \XfEARY  of earth  and  laden  with  m>* sillj 

\  \      1  look  at  heaven  and  long  to  enter  in, 
But  there  no  evil  thing  ma}-  find  a  home  . 
And  yet  I  hear  a  voice  that  bids  me   "Come/' 

2.  So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  1  nope  to  stand 
In  the  pure  glory  of  that  holy  land  ? 
Before  the  whiteness  of  that  throne  appear  ? 
Yet  there  are  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me 

neai 

3.  It  is  the  voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear, 

His  are  the  hands  stretched  out  to  draw  me  neai 
And  His  the  blood  that  can  for  all  atone, 
And  Set  me  faultless  there  before  the  throne. 

4.  T  was  He  who  found  me  on  the  deathly  wild. 
And  made  me  heir  of  heaven,  the  Father's  child 


324  THE  CHRIS  TIA N  LIFE 

And  day  by  day,  whereby  my  soul  may  live, 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and  will  give. 

5.  Yea,  Thou  wilt  answer  forme,  righteous  Lord  : 
Thine  all  the  merits,  mine  the  great  reward  ; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden 

crown, 
Mine  the  life  won,  and  Thine  the  life  laid  down. 

Samuel  John'  Stone     1865 
L.  M. 

429    T  oRD>  1  was  biind !  1 could  not  see 

JL/     In  Thy  marred  visage  any  grace, 
But  now  the  beauty  of  Thy  face 
In  radiant  vision  dawns  on  me, 

2.  Lord,  I  was  deaf!   I  could  not  hear 

The  thrilling  music  of  Thy  voice  \ 
But  now  I  hear  Thee  and  rejoice, 
And  all  Thy  uttered  words  are  dear  » 

3.  Lord,  I  was  dumb  !   I  could  not  speak 

The  grace  and  glory  of  Thy  name  , 
But  now,  as  touched  with  living  flame, 
My  lips  Thine  eager  praises  wake, 

4.  Lord,  I  was  dead  !   I  could  not  stir 

My  lifeless  soul  to  come  to  Thee . 
But  now,  since  Thou  hast  quickened  me, 
I  rise  from  sin's  dark  sepulchre, 

5.  For  Thou  hast  made  the  blind  to  see, 

The  deaf  to  hear,  the  dumb  to  speak, 
The  dead  to  live  ;  and,  lo,  I  break 
The  chains  of  my  captivity3 

William  Tidd  Matson 


REPEXTAXCE  325 

430  T  ESUS,  Lord  of  life  and  glory  ! 

J       Bend  from  heaven  Thy  gracious  ear; 
While  our  waiting  souls  adore  Thee, 

Friend  of  helpless  sinners,  hear! 
By  Thy  mercy, 

O  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

2.  Taught  by  Thine  unerring  Spirit, 

Boldly  we  draw  nigh  to  God, 
Only  in  Thy  spotless  merit, 

Only  through  Thy  precious  blood  : 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

3.  From  the  depth  of  nature's  blindness, 

From  the  hardening  power  of  sin, 
From  all  malice  and  unkindness, 
From  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

4.  When  temptation  sorely  presses, 

In  the  day  of  Satan's  power, 
In  our  times  of  deep  distresses, 
In  each  dark  and  trying  hour. 

By  Thy  mercy, 
O  deliver  us,  good  Lord  ! 

James  J.  Cummins     1S30 
L.M. 

431  *\"\^TH  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 

VV       A  trembling  sinner,  Lord  I  cry  : 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free  : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 


326  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 
With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  opprest, 
Christ  and  His  cross  my  only  plea; 

0  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

3.  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes, 
Nor  dare  to  lift  them  to  the  skies  ; 
But  Thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see  ' 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

4.  Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
Can  for  a  single  sin  atone  ,- 

To  Calvary  alone  I  flee ; 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

5.  And  when,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be, 

God  has  been  merciful  to  me. 

Cornelius  Elven     1852 
C„  M. 

432      f^\  THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 

\J     Contrition's  humble  sigh, 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ; 

2.  See,  low  before  Thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  ? 
Hast  Thou  not  said,  "  Return  ?  " 

3.  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail, 

To  drive  me  from  Thy  feet  ? 
O  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 


REPENTANCE  '  327 


4.  O  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
And  let  Thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine, 

Anne  Steele     1760 
C.  M. 

433  O  THOU  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
\J      I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee  ; 

In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes? 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me, 

2,  When,  groaning,  on  my  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart, 
In  love  remember  me. 

3,  If,  on  my  face,  for  Thy  dear  name, 

Shame  and  reproaches  be, 
All  hail  reproach,  and  welcome  shame, 
If  Thou  remember  me, 

4,  The  hour  is  near  ;   consigned  to  death, 

I  own  the  just  decree  : 
Saviour,  with  my  last  parting  breath, 
I  11  cry,  Remember  me, 

Thomas  Haweis     1792 

434  fj   JESUS,  Saviour  of  the  lost, 
\J      My  rock  and  hiding-place  ; 

By  storms  of  sin  and  sorrow  tossed, 

I  seek  Thy  sheltering  grace. 
2.  Guilty,  forgive  me,  Lord,  I  cry  ; 

Pursued  by  foes,  1  come  ; 
A  sinner,  save  me,  or  I  die, 

An  outcast,  take  me  home. 


328  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3.   Once  safe  in  Thine  almighty  arms, 
Let  storms  come  on  amain ; 
There  danger  never,  never  harms  ; 
There  death  itself  is  gain. 

4o  And  when  I  stand  before  Thy  throne, 
And  all  Thy  glory  see, 
Still  be  my  righteousness  alone 
To  hide  myself  in  Thee, 

Edward  Henry  Bickersteth     1849 
C.  M.  D. 

435      C\   LORD,  turn  not  Thy  face  away 
\J      From  them  that  lowly  lie, 
Lamenting  sore  their  sinful  life, 
With  tears  and  bitter  cry, 

2.  Thy  mercy-gates  are  open  wide 

To  them  that  mourn  their  sin ; 
O  shut  them  not  against  us,  Lord, 
But  let  us  enter  in. 

3.  We  need  not  to  confess  our  fault, 

For  surely  Thou  canst  tell ; 
What  we  have  done,  and  what  we  are, 
Thou  knowest  very  well, 

4.  Wherefore,  to  beg  and  to  entreat, 

With  tears  we  come  to  Thee, 
As  children  that  have  done  amiss 
Fall  at  their  father's  knee. 

5.  And  need  we,  then,  O  Lord,  repeat 

The  blessing  which  we  crave? 
When  Thou  dost  know,  before  we  speak, 
The  thing  that  we  would  have. 


REPENTANCE  329 

6.  Mercy,  O  Lord,  we  mercy  ask, 
This  is  the  total  sum  ; 
For  mercy,  Lord,  is  all  our  prayer 
0  let  Thy  mercy  come  ! 

John  Makkant     1562    Alt.  Reginald  Heber    1827. 

C.  M. 

4:36      \TK T'H EjNT    wounded    sore     the  stricken 


WH™, 


Lies  bleeding  and  unbound, 
One  only  hand,  a  pierced  hand, 
Can  heal  the  sinner's  wound. 

2.  When  sorrow-  swells  the  laden  breast, 

And  tears  of  anguish  flow, 

One  only  heart,  a  broken  heart, 

Can  feel  the  sinner's  woe. 

3.  When  penitence  has  wept  in  vain 

Over  some  foul  dark  spot, 
One  only  stream,  a  stream  of  blood, 
Can  wash  away  the  blot. 

4.  'T  is  Jesus'  blood  that  washes  white, 

His  hand  that  brings  relief, 
His  heart  that 's  touched  with  an  our  joys, 
And  feeleth  for  our  grief. 

3    Lift  up  Thy  bleeding  hand,  O  Lord  ; 
Unseal  that  cleansing  tide  ; 
We  have  no  shelter  from  our  sin 
But  in  Thy  wounded  side. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander     1858 


330  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

437      C  AVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee'8'  ° 
O     Low  we  bend  th'  adoring  knee  ; 
When  repentant,  to  the  skies, 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes  ; 
O,  by  all  the  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany! 

2.  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years ; 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears ; 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness  ; 

By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  th'  insulting  tempter's  power  ; 
Turn,  O  turn  a  favoring  eye ; 
Hear  our  solemn  litany ! 

3.  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair  ; 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer ; 

By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn  ; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice  ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry  ■ 
Hear  our  solemn  litany ! 

4.  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan  ; 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone  ; 
By  the  vault,  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God  ; 

O,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 

Mighty,  reascended  Lord, 

Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 

Of  our  solemn  litany.  RoBERT  grant  1815 


REPEXTAXCE  331 

7s.  D. 

438  IHEW  me,  Lord,  a  work  of  Thine  ! 

V       Shall  I  then    lie   drowned  in  night  ? 
Might  Thy  grace  in  me  but  shine, 

I  should  seem  made  all  of  light. 
Cleanse  me,  Lord,  that  I  may  kneel 

At  Thine  altar,  pure  and  white  : 
They  that  once  Thy  mercies  feel, 

Gaze  no  more  on  earth's  delight. 

2.  Worldly  joys,  like  shadows,  fade 

When  the  heavenly  light  appears  ; 
But  the  covenants  Thou  hast  made, 

Endless,  know  nor  days  nor  years. 
In  Thy  word,  Lord,  is  my  trust, 

To  Thy  mercies  fast  I  fly  ; 
Though  I  am  but  clay  and  dust, 

Yet  Thy  grace  can  lift  me  high. 

Thomas  Campion*    i6ox 
73. 

439  ORT^CE  of  peace,  control  my  will; 
1        Bid  this  struggling  heart  be  still ; 

Bid  my  fears  and  doubtings  cease, 
Hush  my  spirit  into  peace. 

2.  Thou  hast  bought  me  with  Thy  blood, 
Opened  wide  the  gate  to   God  : 
Peace  I  ask  —  but  peace  must  be, 
Lord,  in  being  one  with  Thee. 

3.  May  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done, 
May  Thy  will  and  mine  be  one  : 
Chase  these  doubtings  from  my  heart: 
Now  Thy  perfect  peace  impart. 


332  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4.  Saviour,  at  Thy  feet  I  fall  ; 
Thou  my  life,  my  God,  my  all! 
Let  Thy  happy  servant  be 
One  for  evermore  with  Thee  ! 

Mary  A.  S.  Barber    1838 

440  P\EPTH  of  mercy,  can  there  be  7s. 
LJ      Mercy  still  reserved  for  me? 

Can  my  God  His  wrath  forbear? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare? 

2.  I  have  long  withstood  His  grace, 
Long  provoked  Him  to  His  face; 
Would  not  hearken  to  His  calls ; 
Grieved  Him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3.  Kindled  His  relentings  are; 
Me  He  now  delights  to  spare  ; 
Cries,  "  How  shall  I  give  Thee  up?  " 
Lets  the  lifted  thunder  drop. 

4.  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands, 

Shows  His  wounds,  and  spreads  His  hands; 
God  is  love :   I  know,  I  feel ; 
Jesus  lives  and  loves  me  still. 

Charles  Wesley    1740 

441  JESUS,  Jesus!  visit  me  ;  » 
J      How  my  soul  longs  after  Thee  ! 

When,  my  best,  my  dearest  friend  ! 
Shall  our  separation  end? 

2.  Lord  !  my  longings  never  cease  ; 
Without  Thee  I  find  no  peace; 
'T  is  my  constant  cry  to  Thee, — 
Jesus,  Jesus!  visit  me. 


REPENTANCE  333 

3.  Conic,  inhabit  then  my  heart ; 
Purge  its  sin,  and  heal  its  smart; 
See,  I  ever  cry  to  Thee, — 
Jesus,  Jesus!  visit  me. 

4.  Patiently  I  wait  Thy  day; 
For  this  gift  alone  I  pray, 
That,  when  death  shall  visit  me, 
Thou  my  light  and  life  wilt  be. 

JOHANN  SCHEFFLER      1657      Tl\  by  R.OBINSON    POTTER  DUNN      1858 

8s.  7s. 

442      T^AKE  me,  O  my  Father  !  take  me, 

1    Take  me,  save  me,  through  Thy  Son  ; 
That,  which  Thou  wouldst  have  me,  make  me, 
Let  Thy  will  in  me  be  done. 

2.  Long  from  Thee  my  footsteps  straying, 

Thorny  proved  the  way  I  trod  ; 
Weary  come  I  now,  and  praying 
Take  me  to  Thy  love,  my  God  ! 

3.  Fruitless  years  with  grief  recalling, 

Humbly  I  confess  my  sin  ; 
At  Thy  feet,  O  Father!  falling, 
To  Thy  household  take  me  in. 

4.  Freely  now  to  Thee  I  proffer 

This  relenting  heart  of  mine  ; 
Freely,  life  and  soul  I  offer, 

Gift  unworthy  love  like  Thine. 

5.  Once  the  world's  Redeemer  dying, 

Bore  our  sins  upon  the  tree  ; 
On  that  sacrifice  relying, 

Now  I  look  in  hope  to  Thee ; 


334  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

6.   Father  !  take  me  ;  all  forgiving, 
Fold  me  to  Thy  loving  breast ; 
In  Thy  love  for  ever  living, 

I  must  be  for  ever  blest  !  Ray  Palmer  i864 

8s.  7S. 

443       A  T  ^le  door  °f  mercy  sighing 
l\     With  the  burden  of  my  sin, 
Day  and  night  my  soul  is  crying, 
"  Open,  Lord,  and  let  me  in." 

2.  Waiting  'mid  the  darkness  dreary, 

Stretching  out  my  hands  to  Thee, 
In  the  refuge  for  the  weary 
Is  there  not  a  place  for  me  ? 

3.  Hark,  what  sounds  my  ear  receiveth, 

Sweet  as  songs  of  seraphim  ! 
"  He  that  in  the  Lord  believeth 
Life  eternal  hath  in  Him." 

4.  At  the  outer  door  why  staying? 

Nothing,  soul,  hast  Thou  to  pay: 
Christ  in  love  to  thee  is  saying, 
4i  Weary  child,  come  in  to-day." 

Thomas  MacKellar    1871 


444      O    THE  bitter  shame  and  sorrow, 
Wj     That  a  time  could  ever  be, 
When  I  let  the  Saviour's  pity 
Plead  in  vain,  and  proudly  answered, 
"  All  of  self,  and  none  of  Thee." 

2.  Yet  He  found  me  ;  I  beheld  Him 
Bleeding  on  the  accursed  tree, 


P.  M. 


REPENTANCE  335 

Heard   Him  pray:  u  Forgive  them,  Father." 

And  my  wistful  heart  said  faintly, 

"  Some  of-  self,  and  some  of  Thee." 

3.  Day  by  day  His  tender  mercy, 

Healing,  helping,  full  and  free, 
•     Sweet  and  strong,  and  ah  !  so  patient, 
Brought  me  lower,  while  I  whisper'd, 
"  Less  of  self,  and  more  of  Thee." 

4.  Higher  than  the  highest  heavens, 

Deeper  than  the  deepest  sea, 
Lord,  Thy  love  at  last  hath  conquered  ; 
Grant  me  now  my  soul's  petition, 

"  None  of  self,  and  all  of  Thee." 

Tr.  fr.  Adolphe  Moxod 
8s.  7s. 

445      ^pAKE  my  heart,  O  Father,  take  it  ; 
1       Make  and  keep  it  all  Thine  own  ; 
Let  Thy  Spirit  melt  and  break  it, 
This  proud  heart  of  sin  and  stone. 

2.  Father,  make  it  pure  and  lowly, 

Fond  of  peace,  and  far  from  strife ; 
Turning  from  the  paths  unholy 
Of  this  vain  and  sinful  life. 

3.  Ever  let  Thy  grace  surround  it ; 

Strengthen  it  with  power  divine, 
Till  Thy  cords  of  love  have  bound  it  : 
Make  it  to  be  wholly  Thine. 

4.  May  the  blood  of  Jesus  heal  it, 

And  its  sins  be  all  forgiven  ; 
Holy  Spirit,  take  and  seal  it, 
Guide  it  in  the  path  to  heaven. 

Dr.  Bartol's  coll.     1849 


336  THE  CHRISTIAX  LIFE 

L.  M. 

446  l\/r^  gracious  Lord,  I  own  Thy  right 
lVl      To  every  service  I  can  pay, 

And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  Thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2.  What  is  my  being  but  for  Thee, 

Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end, 
Thine  ever-smiling  face  to  see, 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  friend  ! 

3.  'T  is  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live, 

To  Him  who  for  my  ransom  died  ; 
Nor  could  the  bowers  of  Eden  give 
Such  bliss  as  blossoms  at  His  side. 

4.  His  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless, 

When  youthful  vigor  is  no  more  ; 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
His  dying  love,  His  saving  power. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 
L.  M. 

447  T    ORD,  I  am  Thine,  entirely  Thine, 
.Lrf     Purchased   and  saved  by  blood  di 

vine  ; 
With  full  consent  Thine  I  would  be, 
And  own  Thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2.  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place, 
Among  the  children  of  Thy  grace  ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

3.  Thine  would  I  live,  Thine  would  I  die, 
Be  Thine  through  all  eternity  ; 


FAITH  AND  CONSECRATION  337 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal  ; 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 
4.   Here,  at  that  cross  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God, 
Thee  my  new  Master  now  I  call, 
And  consecrate  to  Thee  my  all. 

Samuel  Davies     1769 

448  T  ESUS,  our  best  beloved  friend,     L  M 
J      Draw  out  our  souls  in  pure  desire  ; 

Jesus,  in  love  to  us  descend, 

Baptize  us  with  Thy  Spirit's  fire. 

2.  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign, 

To  fear  and  follow  Thy  commands  ; 
O  take  our  hearts,  our  hearts  are  Thine, 
Accept  the  service  of  our  hands. 

3.  Firm,  faithful,  watching  unto  prayer, 

May  we  Thy  blessed  will  obey; 
Toil  in  Thy  vineyard  here,  and  bear 
The  heat  and  burden  of  the  day. 

4.  Yet,  Lord,  for  us  a  resting-place, 

In  heaven,  at  Thy  right  hand  prepare  ; 
And  till  we  see  Thee  face  to  face, 
Be  all  our  conversation  there. 

J.mes  Montgomery     i3i2 

449  l\/f  Y  faith  looks  UP  t0  Thee,  6s-  *s- 
1V1      Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 

Saviour  divine  ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray, 
Take  all  my  guilt  away, 
O  let  me  from  this  day 

Be  wholly  Thine  I 

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338  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart. 

My  zeal  inspire  ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
0  may  my  love  to  Thee, 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3.  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  guide  ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4.  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Saviour  !  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove  ; 
O  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul!  rayPalmbb  i83c 


450       JESUS,  Shepherd  of  the  sheep 


7s.  5. 


Who  Thy  Father's  flock  dost  keep, 
Safe  we  wake  and  safe  we  sleep, 
Guarded  still  by  Thee. 

2.  In  Thy  promise  firm  we  stand, 
None  can  pluck  us  from  Thy  hand, 
Speak,  we  hear,  at  Thy  command, 
We  will  follow  Thee. 


FAITH  AXD  COXSECRATIOX  339 

By  Thy  blood  our  souls  were  bought, 
By  Thy  life  salvation  wrought, 
By  Thy  light  our  feet  are  taught, 
Lord,  to  follow  Thee. 

Father,  draw  us  to  Thy  Son, 
We  with  joy  will  follow  on, 
Till  the  work  of  grace  is  done, 
And  from  sin  set  free, — 

We  in  robes  of  glory  dressed 
Join  the  assembly  of  the  blest, 
Gathered  to  eternal  rest, 
In  the  fold  with  Thee. 

Henry  Cooke    1867 


451       QWEET  is  Thy  mercy,  Lord  : 
O      Before  Thy  mercy  seat 
My  soul,  adoring,  pleads  Thy  word, 
And  owns  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

2.  My  need,  and  Thy  desires, 

Are  all  in  Christ  complete  ; 
Thou  hast  the  justice  truth  requires, 
And  I  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

3.  Where'er  Thy  name  is  blest, 

Where'er  Thy  people  meet, 

There  I  delight  in  Thee  to  rest, 

And  find  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

4.  Light  Thou  my  weary  way, 

Place  Thou  my  weary  feet, 
That  while  I  stray  on  earth  I  may 
Still  find  Thy  mercy  sweet. 


s.  M. 


340  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

5.  Thus  shall  the  heavenly  host 
Hear  all  my  songs  repeat 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
My  joy,  Thy  mercy  sweet. 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell     1862 

452  DLEST  be  Thy  love,  dear  Lord, 
LJ     That  taught  us  this  sweet  way, 

Only  to  love  Thee  for  Thyself 
And  for  that  love  obey. 

2.  O  Thou,  our  soul's  chief  hope, 

We  to  Thy  mercy  fly ; 
Where'er  we  are,  Thou  canst  protect, 
Whate'er  we  need,  supply. 

3.  Whether  we  sleep  or  wake, 

To  Thee  we  both  resign ; 
By  night  we  see,  as  well  as  day, 
If  Thy  light  on  us  shine. 

4.  Whether  we  live  or  die, 

Both  we  submit  to  Thee  ; 
In  death  we  live,  as  well  as  life, 
If  Thine  in  death  we  be. 

John  Austin    1668 

453  XjOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
IN      On  Jewish  altars  slain, 

Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2.  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood,  than  they. 


FAITH  <  \ND  I  ONSECRA  TION  341 

3.  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4.  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  Thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5.  Believing  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 

Isaac  Watts     1709 

454      A/T^   spirit  on  Thy  care  s-  M- 

lVl      Blest  Saviour,  I  recline  ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  Thou  art  love  divine. 

2.  In  Thee  I  place  my  trust, 

On  Thee  I  calmly  rest ; 
I  know  Thee  good,  I  know  Thee  just, 
And  count  Thy  choice  the  best. 

3.  Whate'er  events  betide, 

Thy  will  the\r  all  perform  ; 
Safe  in  Thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 

4.  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 

It  must  be  good  for  me  ; 
Secure  of  having  Thee  in  all, 
Of  having  all  in  Thee. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte    1834 


342  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

455  rPH  E  pity  of  the  Lord  s-  M. 

1       To  those  that  fear  His  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel  : 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

2.  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 

Scattered  with  every  breath  ; 
His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

3.  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower  ; 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

4.  But  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

Isaac  Watts     1719 
S.  M. 

456  \7*OUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

I       Down  from  the  willows  take  ; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2.  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3.  His  grace  will  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine  ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 


FAITH  AND  CONSECRATION  343 

4.  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 

Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  His  name. 

5.  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

Subside  at  His  control  ; 
His  loving-kindness  shall  break  through 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

6.  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God, 

That  stays  himself  on  Thee  ; 
Who  wait  for  Thy  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  Thy  salvation  see. 

Augustus  Montague  Toplady    1772 
C.  M. 

457    0  GIFT  of  gifts !  °  grace  of  faith ! 

\J     My  God,  how  can  it  be 
That  Thou,  who  hast  discerning  love, 
Shouldst  give  that  gift  to  me? 

2.  How  many  hearts  Thou  mightst  have  had 

More  innocent  than  mine, 
How  many  souls  more  worthy  far 
Of  that  sweet  touch  of  Thine  ! 

3.  Ah,  Grace,  into  unlikeliest  hearts, 

It  is  Thy  boast  to  come, 

The  glory  of  Thy  light  to  find 

In  darkest  spots  a  home. 

4.  The  crowd  of  cares,  the  weightiest  cross, 

Seem  trifles  less  than  light ; 
Earth  looks  so  little  and  so  low 
When  faith  shines  full  and  bright. 


344  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

5.  O  happy,  happy  that  I  am  ! 
If  Thou  canst  be,  O  Faith, 
The  treasure  that  Thou  art  in  life, 
What  wilt  Thou  be  in  death  ? 

Frederick  William  Faber    1849 
C.  M. 

458  TTATHER  of  love,  our  guide  and  friend5 
1        O  lead  us  gently  on, 

Until  life's  trial-time  shall  end, 
And  heavenly  peace  be  won. 

2.  We  know  not  what  the  path  may  be 

As  yet  by  us  untrod  ; 
But  we  can  trust  our  all  to  Thee, 
Our  Father  and  our  God. 

3.  But  if  some  darker  lot  be  good, 

0  teach  us  to  endure 

The  sorrow,  pain?  or  solitude, 
That  make  the  spirit  pure. 

4.  Christ  by  no  flowery  pathway  came ; 

And  we,  His  followers  here, 
Must  do  Thy  will  and  praise  Thy  name, 
In  hope,  and  love,  and  fear. 

5.  And,  till  in  Heaven  we  sinless  bow, 

And  faultless  anthems  raise, 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  now 
Accept  our  feeble  praise. 

William  Josiah  Irons    1853 
C.  M. 

459  I    ORD?  I  believe;  Thy  power  I  own, 
-L'     Thy  word  I  would  obey  ; 

1  wander  comfortless  and  lone, 
When  from  Thy  truth  I  stray. 


FAITH  AND  CONSECRATION  345 

Lord,  I  believe  ;   but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight; 
I  look  to  Thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 

And  cry- for  strength  and  light. 

Lord,  I  believe  ;   but  oft  I  know, 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak; 
My  weakness  strengthened,  and  bestow 

The  confidence  I  seek  ! 

Yes  !   I  believe  ;  and  only  Thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief: 
Lord  !  to  Thy  truth  my  spirit  bow  ; 

"  Help  Thou  mine  unbelief!  " 

John  Reynell  Weefokd    1837 


460    n  F0R  a  faith  that  wiI1  not  shrink 

\J     Though  pressed  by  even-  foe  ; 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe  ; 

2.  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 
Beneath  the  chastening  rod, 
But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  and  pain. 
Will  lean  upon  its  God  ; 


C.  M. 


D' 


A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 
When  tempests  rage  without ; 

That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt  ; 

4.   A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 
Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 


346  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

5.  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 
And  then,  whate'er  may  come, 
We  '11  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

William  Hiley  Bathurst     1831 
C.  M. 

461      HTHOU  art  my  hiding-place,  O  Lord  ! 
1       On  Thee  I  fix  my  trust, 
Encouraged  by  Thy  holy  word, 
A  feeble  child  of  dust. 

2.  I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea ; 
And  't  is  enough  the  Saviour  died, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me. 

3.  'Mid  trials  heavy  to  be  borne, 

When  mortal  strength  is  vain, 
A  heart  with  grief  and  anguish  torn, 
A  body  racked  with  pain  ; 

4.  Ah,  what  could  give  the  sufferer  rest, 

Bid  every  murmur  flee, 
But  this,  the  witness  in  my  breast 
That  Jesus  died  for  me? 

5.  And  when  Thine  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay, 
And  life,  in  its  last  lingering  sands, 
Is  ebbing  fast  away  ; 

6.  Then,  though  it  be  in  accents  weak, 

And  faint  and  tremblingly, 
O  give  me  strength  in  death  to  speak, 
"  My  Saviour  died  for  me." 

Thomas  Raffles     1043 


FAITH  AND  CONSECRA  TIOX  347 

462      T  COULD  not  do  without  Thee,' 
1      O  Saviour  of  the  lost  ! 
Whose  wondrous  love  redeemed  me 

At  such  tremendous  cost  ; 
Thy  righteousness,  Thy  pardon, 

Thy  precious  blood  must  be 
My  only  hope  and  comfort, 
My  glory  and  my  plea. 

2.  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

I  cannot  stand  alone, 
I  have  no  strength  or  goodness, 

No  wisdom  of  my  own  ; 
But  Thou,  beloved  Saviour, 

Art  all  in  all  to  me, 
And  perfect  strength  in  weakness 

Is  theirs  who  lean  on  Thee. 

3.  I  could  not  do  without  Thee, 

For,  O  the  way  is  long, 
And  I  am  often  weary, 

And  sigh  replaces  song. 
How  could  I  do  without  Thee? 

I  do  not  know  the  way  : 
Thou  knowest,  and  Thou  leadest, 

And  wilt  not  let  me  stray. 

4.  I  could  not  do  without  Thee  ! 

For  life  is  fleeting  fast, 
And  soon  in  solemn  loneness 

The  river  must  be  passed. 
But  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me, 

And  though  the  waves  roll  high, 
I  know  Thou  wilt  be  with  me, 

And  whisper,  "  It  is  I." 

Ftances  Ridley  Havergal     1873 


348  THE  CHRIS TI AX  LIFE 

463  T  KNOW  no  life  divided, 

1      O  Lord  of  life,  from  Thee  ; 
In  Thee  is  life  provided 

For  all  mankind  and  me : 
I  know  no  death,  O  Jesus, 

Because  I  live  in  Thee  ; 
Thy  death  it  is  which  frees  us 

From  death  eternally. 

2.  I  fear  no  tribulation. 

Since,  whatsoe'er  it  be, 
It  makes  no  separation 

Between  my  Lord  and  me. 
If  Thou,  my  God  and  Teacher, 

Vouchsafe  to  be  my  own, 
Though  poor.  I  shall  be  richer 

Than  monarch  on  his  throne. 

3.  If,  while  on  earth  I  wander, 

My  heart  is  light  and  blest, 
Ah,  what  shall  I  be  yonder 

In  perfect  peace  and  rest? 
O  blessed  thought  in  dying, 

We  go  to  meet  the  Lord, 
Where  there  shall  be  no  sighing, 

A  kingdom  our  reward. 

Carl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta     1S33    Tr.  by  Richard  Massie    1S60 

7s.  6s.  D. 

464  T^  heavenly  love  abiding, 

1      Xo  change  my  heart  shall  fear; 
And  safe  is  such  confiding. 
For  nothing  changes  here. 


FAITH  AND  CON  SEC  RA  TION  349 

The  storm  may  roar  without  mc, 

My  heart  may  low  be  laid, 
But  God  is  round  about  me, 

And  can  I  be  dismayed? 

2.  Wherever  He  may  guide  me, 

No  want  shall  turn  me  back; 
My  Shepherd  is  beside  me, 

And  nothing  can  I  lack. 
His  wisdom  ever  waketh, 

His  sight  is  never  dim, 
He  knows  the  way  He  taketh, 

And  I  will  walk  with  Him. 

3.  Green  pastures  are  before  me, 

Which  yet  I  have  not  seen  ; 
Bright  skies  will  soon  be  o'er  me, 

Where  darkest  clouds  have  been. 
My  hope  I  cannot  measure, 

My  path  to  life  is  free, 
My  Saviour  has  my  treasure, 

And  He  will  walk  with  me. 

Anna  L.^titia  Waring     1850 
7s.  6s.  D. 

465      QOMETIMES  a  light  surprises 

O     The  Christian  wrhile  he  sings  ; 
It  is  the  Lord  who  rises 

With  healing  in  His  wings: 
When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 

To  cheer  it  after  rain. 


350  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  In  holy  contemplation. 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new : 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 
E'en  let  the  unknown  to-morrow 

Bring  with  it  what  it  may. 

3.  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing 

But  He  will  bear  us  through ; 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  His  people  too  ; 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed ; 
And  He  who  feeds  the  ravens 

Will  give  His  children  bread. 

4.  Though  vine  nor  fig-tree  neither, 

Their  wonted  fruit  shall  bear, 
Though  all  the  field  should  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there ; 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice, 
For,  while  in  Him  confiding, 

I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

William  Cowper     1779 


466      C\  JESUS,  I  have  promised 

VJ     To  serve  Thee  to  the  end  ; 
Be  Thou  for  ever  near  me, 
My  Master  and  my  friend  ; 


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FAITH  AXD  CONSECRATION  351 

I  shall  not  fear  the  battle 

If  Thou  art  by  my  side, 
Nor  wander  from  the  pathway 

If  Thou  wilt  be  my  guide. 

2.  O  let  me  feel  Thee  near  me  ; 

The  world  is  ever  near; 
I  see  the  sights  that  dazzle, 

The  tempting  sounds  I  hear; 
My  foes  are  ever  near  me, 

Around  me  and  within  ; 
But,  Jesus,  draw  Thou  nearer, 

And  shield  my  soul  from  sin. 

3.  O  Jesus,  Thou  hast  promised 

To  all  who  follow  Thee, 
That  where  Thou  art  in  glory 

There  shall  Thy  servant  be  ; 
And,  Jesus,  I  have  promised 

To  serve  Thee  to  the  end  ; 
O  give  me  grace  to  follow, 

My  Master  and  my  friend. 

John  Ernest  Bode     e( 
C.  P.  M. 

467      C\  LORD,  how  happy  should  we  be 
yJ     If  we  could  cast  our  care  on  Thee, 
If  we  from  self  could  rest ; 

And  feel  at  heart  that  One  above 

In  perfect  wisdom,  perfect  love, 
Is  working  for  the  best. 

2    How  far  from  this  our  daily  life, 
How  oft  disturbed  by  anxious  strife, 
By  sudden  wild  alarms ; 


352  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

O  could  we  but  relinquish  all 
Our  earthly  props,  and  simply  fall 
On  Thine  almighty  arms! 

3.  Could  we  but  kneel  and  cast  our  load, 
E'en  while  we  pray,  upon  our  God, 

Then  rise  with  lightened  cheer; 
Sure  that  the  Father  who  is  nigh 
To  still  the  famished  raven's  cry, 

Will  hear  in  that  we  fear. 

4.  Lord,  make  these  faithless  hearts  of  ours 
Such  lessons  learn  from  birds  and  flowers ; 

Make  them  from  self  to  cease, 
Leave  all  things  to  a  Father's  will, 
And  taste,  before  Him  lying  still, 

E'en  in  affliction,  peace. 

Joseph  Anstice    1836 


468       JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 

J      Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high : 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 

O  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2.  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me ; 


7s.  D. 


I- MTU  AND  CONSEi  RATION  353 

All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenseless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3.  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want, 

Boundless  love  in  Thee  I  find. 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness  ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4.  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within  ; 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee  ; 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

Charles*  Wesley     174c 
7s.D. 

469      WTHEX,  along  life's  thorny  road, 

VV       Faints  the  soul  beneath  the  load, 
By  its  cares  and  sins  oppressed, 
Finds  on  earth  no  peace  nor  rest ; 
When  the  wily  tempter  's  near, 
Filling  us  with  doubts  and  fear: 
Jesus,  to  Thy  feet  we  flee  ; 
Jesus,  we  will  look  to  Thee. 
23 


354  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  Thou,  our  Saviour,  from  the  throne 
List'nest  to  Thy  people's  moan  : 
Thou,  the  living  Head,  dost  share 
Every  pang  Thy  members  bear: 
Full  of  tenderness  Thou  art, 
Thou  wilt  heal  the  broken  heart ; 
Full  of  power,  Thine  arm  shall  quell 
All  the  rage  and  might  of  hell. 

3.  Mighty  to  redeem  and  save, 
Thou  hast  overcome  the  grave ; 
Thou  the  bars  of  death  hast  riven, 
Opened  wide  the  gate  of  heaven  : 
Soon  in  glory  Thou  shalt  come, 
Taking  Thy  poor  pilgrims  home  : 
Jesus,  then  we  all  shall  be 

Ever,  ever.  Lord,  with  Thee  ! 

James  George  Deck    1842 
7s.  D. 

470      T    ORD,  Thou  art  my  Rock  of  strength, 

J-rf     And  my  home  is  in  Thine  arms ; 
ThoG  wilt  send  me  help  at  length, 

And  I  feel  no  wild  alarms. 
Sin  nor  death  can  pierce  the  shield 

Thy  defense  has  o'er  me  thrown  ; 
Up  to  Thee  myself  I  yield, 

And  my  sorrows  are  Thine  own. 

2.  When  my  trials  tarry  long, 

Unto  Thee  I  look  and  wait, 
Knowing  none,  though  keen  and  strong, 
Can  my  trust  in  Thee  abate. 


FAITH  AM)  C0XSECRAT1  355 

And  this  faith  I  long  have  nursed 

Comes  alone,  O  God,  from  Thee  ; 
Thou  my  heart  didst  open  first, 
Thou  didst  set  this  hope  in  me. 

3.  Let  Thy  mercy's  wings  be  spread 

O'er  me,  keep  me  close  to  Thee  ; 
In  the  peace  Thy  love  doth  shed 

Let  me  dwell  eternally. 
Be  my  all ;  in  all  I  do, 

Let  me  only  seek  Thy  will. 
Where  the  heart  to  Thee  is  true, 

All  is  peaceful,  calm  and  still. 

August  Hermann  Franke     1711       Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth     1853 

471       CVERLASTING  arms  of  love 

-Lrf     Are  beneath,  around,  above  : 
He  who  left  His  throne  of  light. 
And  unnumbered  angels  bright;  — 

2.  He  who  on  the  accursed  tree 
Gave  His  precious  life  for  me  ;  — 
He  it  is  that  bears  me  on, 

His  the  arm  I  lean  upon. 

3.  All  things  hasten  to  decay. 
Earth  and  sea  will  pass  away ; 
Soon  will  yonder  circling  sun 
Cease  his  blazing  course  to  run. 

4.  Scenes  will  vary,  friends  grow  strange, 
But  the  Changeless  cannot  change : 
Gladly  will  I  journey  on. 

With  His  arm  to  lean  upon. 

John  Ross  M  lcduff     1851 


356  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

7S,  6  lines 

472       JESUS,  Master,  whose  I  am, 

J      Purchased  Thine  alone  to  be, 
By  Thy  blood,  O  spotless  Lamb, 

Shed  so  willingly  for  me  ; 
Let  my  heart  be  all  Thine  own, 
Let  me  live  to  Thee  alone. 

2.  Other  lords  have  long  held  sway ; 

Now  Thy  name  alone  to  bear, 
Thy  dear  voice  alone  obey, 

Is  my  daily,  hourly  prayer. 
Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  Thee  ? 
Nothing  else  my  joy  can  be. 

3.  Jesus,  Master,  I  am  Thine  ; 

Keep  me  faithful,  keep  me  near : 
Let  Thy  presence  in  me  shine 

All  my  homeward  way  to  cheer. 
Jesus,  at  Thy  feet  I  fall, 
O  be  Thou  my  All  in  all. 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal    1873 

473    npHINE  for  ever!  God  of  love>       7S- 

1       Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above  ; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2.  Thine  for  ever  !   Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife  ; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3.  Thine  for  ever  !  Saviour,  keep 
These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep  ; 


/■\  XITH  AND  CONSEC  A\  I  TH  )N  357 

Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 
Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

4.  Thine  for  ever  !   Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

lek  Maude     184? 
7* 

4:74      rTyO  Thy  pastures  fair  and  large, 

1    Heavenly  Shepherd,  lead  Thy  charge, 
And  my  couch,  with  tenderest  care, 
Mid  the  springing  grass  prepare. 

2.  When  I  faint  with  summer's  heat 
Thou  shalt  guide  my  weary  feet 
To  the  streams  that,  still  and  slow, 
Through  the  verdant  meadows  flow. 

3.  Safe  the  dreary  vale  I  tread, 

By  the  shades  of  death  o'erspread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff  supplied, 
This  my  guard,  and  that  my  guide. 

4.  Constant  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  shalt  attend  ; 
And  shalt  bid  Thy  hallowed  dome 
Yield  me  an  eternal  home. 

James  Merrick     17^5 
jrs.  D. 

475       JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
J      All  to  leave,  and  follow  The 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken. 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be  : 


356  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Perish,  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I  Ve  sought,  and  hoped,  and  known ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own  ! 

2.  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 

They  have  left  my  Saviour,  too ; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me, 

Thou  art  not,  like  man,  untrue  ; 
And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  shun  me, 

Show  Thy  face  and  all  is  bright. 

3.  Go  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure ! 

Come  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain  ! 
In  Thy  service,  pain  is  pleasure  ; 

With  Thy  favor,  loss  is  gain. 
I  have  called  Thee,  Abba,  Father; 

I  have  stayed  my  heart  on  Thee  : 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

4.  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'T  will  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
O  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me  ; 
O  't  were  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte     1825 


FAITH  AND  CONSECRATION  359 

8s.  7S. 

4:76  ORD,  I  know  Thy  grace  is  nigh  me, 

-L^     Though  Thyself  I  cannot  see  ; 
Jesus,  Master,  pass  not  by  me  , 
Son  of  David,  pity  me. 

2.  While  I  sit  in  weary  blindness, 

Longing  for  the  blessed  light, 
Many  taste  Thy  loving  kindness ; 
11  Lord,  I  would  receive  my  sight,'' 

3.  I  would  see  Thee  and  adore  Thee, 

And  Thy  word  the  power  can  give  ; 
Hear  the  sightless  soul  implore  Thee ; 
Let  me  see  Thy  face  and  live. 

4.  Ah,  what  touch  is  this  that  thrills  me  ? 

What  this  burst  of  strange  delight  ? 
Lo,  the  rapturous  vision  fills  me  ! 
This  is  Jesus  !  this  is  sight  : 

Hervey  Doddridge  Ganse    1869 
8s.  7s.  D. 

4:77      rPAKE,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation, 
1       Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care  ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee  , 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine  ; 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee : 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine? 

2.  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith,  and  winged  by  prayer  ; 
Heaven's  eternal  days  before  thee, 
God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there 


360  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission^ 
Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days, 

Hope  soon  change  to  glad  fruition, 
Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte     1825 
8s.  7s. 

478  H^HINE  for  ever,  Thine  for  ever  ! 

1       May  Thy  face  upon  us  shine 
Help,  O  help  our  weak  endeavor, 
Lord,  for  ever  to  be  Thine 

2.  Thine  for  ever,  Thine  for  ever 

Thine  for  ever  may  we  be  : 
May  no  sin  nor  sorrow  sever 

Us  from  union,  Lord,  with  Thee, 

3.  Thine  for  ever,  Thine  for  ever! 

Armed  with  faith,  and  strong  in  Thee, 
Ever  fighting,  fainting  never, 
May  we  march  to  victory! 

4.  Daily  in  the  grace  increasing 

Of  Thy  Spirit,  more  and  more? 
Watching,  praying  without  ceasing, 
May  wre  reach  the  heavenly  shore  1 

Christopher  Wordsworth     i860 
C.  M, 

479  A/T^  ^oc*  '  accePt  my  heart  this  day, 
IVl     And  make  it  always  Thine; 

That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray. 
No  more  from  Thee  decline, 
2.  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died, 
Behold  I  prostrate  fall ; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all 


FAITH  AXD  CONSECRATION  361 

3.  May  the  dear  blood,  once  shed  for  me, 

My  blest  atonement  prove, 
That  I,  from  first  to  last,  may  be 
The  purchase  of  Thy  love. 

4.  Let  ever)*  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  Thee  be  ever  given  ; 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord  ! 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven. 

Matthew  Bridges    1848 
Z.  M 

^80        [   ORD,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 
JL'     Whether  I  die  or  live  ; 
To  love  and  serve  Thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 

2.  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 
Than  He  went  through  before  ; 
He  that  unto  God's  kingdom  comes, 
Must  enter  by  this  door. 

3c  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  hath  made  me  meet 
Thy  blessed  face  to  see  ; 
For,  if  Thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  will  Thy  glory  be? 

4.  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small ; 
The  eye  of  faith  is  dim  ; 
But  it  s  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 

Richard  Baxter    1681 
Ss.  6. 

481       f\  HOLY  Saviour.  Friend  unseen, 

\J    The  faint,  the  weak  on  Thee  may  lean, 
Help  me  throughout  life's  varying  scene, 
By  faith  to  cling  to  Thee. 


362  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  What  though  the  world  deceitful  prove, 
And  earthly  friends  and  joys  remove? 
With  patient,  uncomplaining  love 

Still  would  I  cling  to  Thee. 

3.  Though  faith  and  hope  awhile  be  tried, 
I  ask  not,  need  not  aught  beside : 
How  safe,  how  calm,  how  satisfied, 

The  souls  that  cling  to  Thee. 

4.  Blest  is  my  lot  whate'er  befall ; 
What  can  disturb  me,  who  appall, 
While,  as  my  strength,  my  rock,  my  all, 

Saviour,  I  cling  to  Thee? 

Charlotte  Elliott    1834 
us.  10.  6. 

482      QTILL  will  we  trust,  though  earth  seem 
O         dark  and  dreary, 
And  the  heart  faint  beneath  His  chastening 
rod, 
Though  rough  and   steep  our  pathway,  worn 
and  weary, 
Still  will  we  trust  in  God ! 
2„  Our  eyes  see  dimly  till  by  faith  anointed, 

And  our  blind  choosings  bring  us  grief  and 
pain  ; 
Through    Him    alone    who    hath  our  way  ap- 
pointed, 
We  find  our  peace  again. 

3.  Choose  for  us,  God  !  —  nor  let  our  weak  pre- 
ferring 
Cheat    our   poor    souls  of  good   Thou   hast 
designed  : 
Choose  for  us,  God  !  —  Thy  wisdom  is  unerring, 
And  we  are  fools  and  blind. 


FAITH  AND  CONSECRATION  363 

4.   So  from  our  sky,  the  night  shall  furl  her  shadows, 
And  day  pour  gladness  through  his  golden 
gates ; 
Our  rough  path  leads  to  flower-enamelled  mead- 
ows 
Where  joy  our  coming  waits. 

5    Let  us  press  on  in  patient  self-denial  , 

Accept  the  hardship,  shrinking  not  from  loss, 
Our  guerdon  lies  beyond  the  hour  of  trial : 
Our  crown,  beyond  the  cross. 

William  Henry  Burleigh     1868 
P.  M. 

4Q3  LIFT  my  heart  to  Thee,  Saviour  di- 

1  vine ! 

For  Thou  art  all  to  me,  and  I  air  Thine. 
Is  there  on  earth  a  closer  bond  than  this, 
That  "  My  Beloved  's  mine,  and  I  am  His  ?  " 

2.  To  Thee,  Thou  bleeding  Lamb,  I  all  things  owe  ; 
All  that  I  have  and  am,  and  all  I  know. 

All  that  I  have  is  now  no  longer  mine, 

And  I  am  not  mine  own  ;  Lord,  I  am  Thine, 

3.  How  can  I,  Lord,  withhold  life's  brightest  hour 
From  Thee  ;  or  gathered  gold,  or  any  power? 
Why  should   I   keep  one  precious  thing  from 

Thee, 
When  Thou  hast  given  Thine  own  dear  self  for 
me? 

4.  I  pray  Thee,  Saviour,  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 
Until  death's  holy  sleep  shall  me  remove 

To  that  fair  realm,  where,  sin  and  sorrow  o'er, 
Thou  and  Thine  own  are  one  for  evermore. 

Charles  Edward  Ml* die 


364  THE  CHRIST! AX  LIFE 


Ss.  4- 


484;  EANING    on    Thee,    my    guide,    my 

JL*         friend. 
My  gracious  Saviour  !   I  am  blest ; 
Though  weary.  Thou  dost  condescend 
To  be  my  rest 

2.  Leaning  on  Thee,  with  child  like  faith. 

To  Thee  the  future  I  confide  ; 
Each  step  of  life's  untrodden  path 
Thy  love  will  euide, 

3.  Leaning  on  Thee,  Though  faint  and  weak, 

Toe  weak  another  voice  to  hear, 
Thy  heavenly  accents  comfort  speak, 
"  Be  of  good  cheer/' 

4.  Leaning  on  Thee,  no  fear  alarms ; 

Calmly  I  stand  on  death's  dark  brink  ; 
I  feel  the  "  everlasting  arms/'' 

I   Cannot  Sillk.  Charlotte  Elliott    1836 

8s.  4. 

485       JESUS  my  Saviour,  look  on  me, 

J      For  I  am  weary  and  oppressed  : 
I  come  to  cast  myself  on  Thee  , 
Thou  art  my  rest, 

2.  Look  down  on  me,  for  I  am  weak  ; 

I  feel  the  toilsome  journey's  length  ; 
Thine  aid  omnipotent  I  seek  ; 
Thou  art  my  strength 

3.  I  am  bewildered  on  my  way , 

Dark  and  tempestuous  is  the  night 
O  send  Thou  forth  some  cheering  ray  i 
Thou  art  my  light 


FAITH  AXD  COX  SEC  RA  T/<  W  365 

4.  Standing  alone  on  Jordan's  brink. 

In  that  tremendous  latest  strife, 
Thou  wilt  not  suffer  me  to  sink  ; 
Thou  art  my  life. 

5.  Thou  wilt  my  every  want  supply, 

E'en  to  the  end,  whate'er  befall  ; 
Through  life,  in  death,  eternally, 
Thou  art  my  all. 

John  Ross  Macduff    185T 
F.  Bfl 

4:86       r  A^  trusting  Thee,  Lord  jesus, 

1     Trusting  only  Thee  ! 
Trusting  Thee  for  full  salvation, 
Great  and  free. 

2.  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  pardon, 

At  Thy  feet  I  bow ; 
For  thy  grace  and  tender  mercy, 
Trusting  now. 

3.  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  cleansing 

In  the  crimson  flood  : 
Trusting  Thee  to  make  me  holy 
By  Thy  blood 

4.  I  am  trusting  Thee  to  guide  me  , 

Thou  alone  shalt  lead, 
Every  day  and  hour  supplying 
All  my  need. 

5.  I  am  trusting  Thee  for  power, 
Thine  can  never  fail  ; 
Words  which  Thou  Thyself  shalt  give  me 
Must  prevail. 


Z66  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

6.  I  am  trusting  Thee,  Lord  Jesu^ 
Never  let  me  fall  ; 
I  am  trusting  Thee  for  ever 

And  for  all,  Frances  Ridley  Havergal    1874 

S.  M.  D. 

487       JESUS  my  strength,  my  hope, 
J      On  Thee  I  cast  my  care, 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 
And  know  Thou  hearest  my  prayer. 

2    Give  me  on  Thee  to  wait, 
Till  I  can  all  things  do  : 
On  Thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  tc  renew, 

3,  Give  me  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick,  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  Thee  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly 

4,  A  spirit  still  prepared, 

And  arm'd  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

5.  I  rest  upon  Thy  word> 

The  promise  is  for  me  ; 
My  succor  and  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  Thee. 

6.  But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  Thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
Into  Thy  perfect  love. 

Charles  Wesley    1742 


LOVE  AXD  GRATITUDE  367 

488  T  ESUS,  I  live  to  Thee,  s-  *  D- 
J      The  loveliest  and  best  ; 

My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
In  Thy  blest  love  I  rest. 

2.  Jesus,  I  die  to  Thee, 

Whenever  death  shall  come ; 
To  die  in  Thee  is  life  to  me 
In  my  eternal  home. 

3.  Whether  to  live  or  die, 

I  know  not  which  is  best  ; 
To  live  in  Thee  is  bliss  to  me, 
To  die  is  endless  rest. 

4.  Living  or  dying,  Lord, 

I  ask  but  to  be  Thine  ; 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
Makes  heaven  forever  mine. 

Henry  Harbaugh    1850 

489  A  SK  ye  what  great  thing  I  know 
A     That  delights  and  stirs  me  so? 

What  the  high  reward  I  win  ? 
Whose  the  name  I  glory  in  ? 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

2.  What  is  faith's  foundation  strong? 
What  awakes  my  lips  to  song? 
He  who  bore  my  sinful  load, 
Purchased  for  me  peace  with  God, 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

3.  Who  defeats  my  fiercest  foes? 
Who  consoles  my  saddest  woes  ? 


368  THE  CHRIS TI AX  LITE 

Who  revives  my  fainting  heart, 
Healing  all  its  hidden  smart? 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

4.  Who  is  Life  in  life  to  me? 

Who  the  Death  of  death  will  be  ? 
Who  will  place  me  on  His  right 
With  the  countless  hosts  of  light  ? 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

5.  This  is  that  great  thing  I  know; 
This  delights  and  stirs  me  so  : 
Faith  in  Him  who  died  to  save, 
Him  who  triumphed  o'er  the  grave, 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell    1863 

490      T  N  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory  :         8s-  **• 

1      Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time, 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2.  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me ; 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3.  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4.  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
Peace  is  there,  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide 


LOVE  AXD  GRATITUDE  369 

5.  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory; 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time, 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

John  Bowrixg     1S25 

491  \]OW  begin  the  heavenly  theme,      "s- 
11      Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  ; 

Ye  who  Jesus'  kindness  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2.  Ye  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3.  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears  ; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove. 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4.  Welcome,  all  by  sin  oppressed, 
Welcome  to  His  sacred  rest ; 
Nothing  brought  Him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

5.  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring, 
Strike  aloud  each  joyful  string; 
Mortals,  join  the  host  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

Martin  Madan  ?     1761 

492  PHILDREN  of  the  Heavenly  King,7" 

vy     As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 
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370  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod : 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3.  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest, 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4.  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

5.  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  Thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 

John  Cennick     1742 
7s. 

493      T7ARTH  has  nothing  sweet  or  fair, 
-Lrf     Lovely  forms  or  beauties  rare,' 
But  before  my  eyes  they  bring 
Christ,  of  beauty  source  and  spring. 

2.  When  the  morning  paints  the  skies, 
When  the  golden  sunbeams  rise, 
Then  my  Saviour's  form  I  find 
Brightly  imaged  on  my  mind. 

3.  When,  as  moonlight  softly  steals, 
Heaven  its  thousand  eyes  reveals, 
Then  I  think  :  Who  made  their  light, 
Is  a  thousand  times  more  bright. 


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4.  Lord  of  all  that  \s  fair  to  sec, 
Come,  reveal  Thyself  to  me; 

Let  me,  'mid  Thy  radiant  light, 
See  Thine  unveiled  glories  bright. 

JOHANN  SCHEFFLER      TV.  by  FRANCES  ELIZABETH  COX      184I 

8s.  7s.  6  lines,  with  Alleluia 

494      T^O  the  name  of  our  Salvation 

1       Honor,  worship,  thanks,  we  pay  ; 

Which,  for  many  a  generation, 
Hid  in  God's  foreknowledge  lay, 

But  with  holy  exultation 
We  may  sing  aloud  to-day. 

2.  Jesus  is  the  name  we  treasure, 

Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell ; 
Name  of  gladness,  name  of  pleasure, 

Ear  and  heart  delighting  well ; 
Name  of  sweetness,  passing  measure, 

Saving  us  from  sin  and  hell. 

3.  'T  is  the  name  for  adoration  ; 

'T  is  the  name  of  victory  ; 
T  is  the  name  for  meditation 

In  this  vale  of  misery ; 
'T  is  the  name  for  veneration 

By  the  citizens  on  high. 

4.  Jesus  is  the  name  exalted 

Over  every  other  name ; 
In  this  name,  whene'er  assaulted, 

We  can  put  our  foes  to  shame  ; 
Strength  to  them  who  else  had  halted, 

Eyes  to  blind,  and  feet  to  lame. 


372  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

5.  Jesus,  we  Thy  name  adoring, 

Long  to  see  Thee  as  Thou  art ; 

Of  Thy  clemency  imploring 
So  to  write  it  in  our  heart, 

That  hereafter,  upward  soaring, 
We  with  angels  may  have  part. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale     1851 
8s.  7s. 

495  f^^E  there  is,  above  all  others, 

\J     Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2.  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  our  Jesus  died  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  Him  to  God. 

3.  When  He  lived  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  His  name ; 
Now  above  all  glory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 

4.  O  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  ; 

Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love  ; 
We,  alas,  forget  too  often 

What  a  Friend  we  have  above. 

John  Newton     1779 
L.  M. 

496  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

A  And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise  : 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  free  ! 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  373 

2.  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 

Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all, 
And  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving-kindness,  0  how  great  ! 

3.  Through  mighty  hosts  of  cruel  foes, 
Where  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving-kindness,  0  how  strong ! 

4.  So  when  I  pass  death's  gloomy  vale, 
And  life  and  mortal  powers  shall  fail, 
O  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

5.  Then  shall  I  mount,  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day  ; 
There  shall  I  sing,  with  sweet  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

Samuel  Medley     1787 
L.  M.  D. 

497      POME,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs, 
\j    The  saints  in  heaven  began  the  strain, 
The  homage  which  to  Christ  belongs  : 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain  !  " 

2.  Slain  to  redeem  us  by  His  blood, 

To  cleanse  from  every  sinful  stain, 
And  make  us  kings  and  priests  to  God  : 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain  !  M 

3.  To  Him,  enthroned,  by  filial  right, 

All  power  in  heaven  and  earth  proclaim, 
Honor,  and  majesty,  and  might : 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain  !  " 


374  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4.  Long  as  we  live,  and  when  we  die, 

And  while  in  heaven  with  Him  we  reign, 
This  song,  our  song  of  songs  shall  be  : 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  He  was  slain  !  " 

James  Montgomery     1853 
L.  M. 

498      C\  CHRIST,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord, 
\J     Saviour  of  all  who  trust  Thy  word, 
To  them  who  seek  Thee  ever  near, 
Now  to  our  praises  bend  Thine  ear. 

2.  In  Thy  dear  cross  a  grace  is  found, 

It  flows  from  every  streaming  wound, 
Whose  power  our  inbred  sin  controls. 
Breaks  the  firm  bond,  and  frees  our  souls. 

3.  Thou  didst  create  the  stars  of  night, 
Yet  Thou  hast  veiled  in  flesh  Thy  light ; 
Hast  deigned  a  mortal  form  to  wear, 

A  mortal's  painful  lot  to  bear. 

4.  When  Thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree, 
The  quaking  earth  acknowledged  Thee  ; 
When  Thou  didst  there  yield  up  Thy  breath, 
The  world  grew  dark  as  shades  of  death. 

5.  Now  in  the  Father's  glory  high, 
Great  Conqueror,  never  more  to  die, 
Us  by  Thy  mighty  power  defend, 
And  reign  through  ages  without  end. 

Gregory  the  Great    600    Tr.  by  Ray  Palmer    1858 

4Q9      1UI  ASTER,  no  offering  p-  M- 

IVl      Costly  and  sweet, 
May  we,  like  Magdalene, 
Lay  at  Thy  feet ; 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  375 

Vet  may  Love's  incense  rise, 
Sweeter  than  sacrifice, 
Dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 

2.  Daily  our  lives  would  show 

Weakness  made  strong, 
Toilsome  and  gloom)'  ways 

Brightened  with  song  ; 
Some  deeds  of  kindness  done. 
Some  souls  by  patience  won, 

Dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 

3.  Some  word  of  hope,  for  hearts 

Burdened  with  fears, 
Some  balm  of  peace,  for  eyes 

Blinded  with  tears, 
Some  dews  of  mercy  shed, 
Some  wayward  footsteps  led, 

Dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 

4.  Thus,  in  Thy  service,  Lord, 

Till  eventide 
Closes  the  day  of  life, 

Ma)r  we  abide. 
And  when  earth's  labors  cease, 
Bid  us  depart  in  peace, 

Dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Edwin  Poxd  Parker 
8s.  5. 

500      QI^TG  of  Jesus,  sing  for  ever, 

O     Of  the  love  that  changes  never. 
Who  or  what  from  Him  can  sever 
Those  He  makes  His  own? 


376  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  With  His  blood  the  Lord  has  bought  them  , 
When  they  knew  Him  not,  He  sought  them, 
And  from  all  their  wanderings  brought  them  ; 

His  the  praise  alone. 

3.  Through  the  desert  Jesus  leads  them, 
With  the  bread  of  heaven  He  feeds  them, 
And  through  all  the  way  He  speeds  them 

To  their  home  above. 

4.  There  they  see  the  Lord  who  bought  them, 
Him  who  came  from  heaven,  and  sought  them, 
Him  who  by  His  Spirit  taught  them, 

Him  they  serve  and  love. 

Thomas  Kelly     1815 
P.  M. 

501       T  ADORE  Thee  !  I  adore  Thee  ! 
1      Glorious  ere  the  world  began  : 
Yet  more  wonderful  Thou  shinest, 
Though  divine,  yet  still  divinest 
In  Thy  dying  love  for  man. 

2    I  adore  Thee  !  I  adore  Thee  ! 
Humbly  at  Thy  footstool  kneel  : 
I  have  heard  Thine  accents  thrilling, 
Lord,  I  come,  for  Thou  art  willing 
Me  to  pardon,  me  to  heal. 

3.   I  adore  Thee  1   I  adore  Thee! 
Born  of  woman,  yet  divine  ! 
With  Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  endue  me, 
In  Thine  image  pure  renew  me, 
Let  me  evermore  be  Thine. 

James  Sparrow  Simpson 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE,  377 

8s.  5. 

502      QAINTS  in  glory,  we  together 

w      Know  the  song  that  ceases  never; 
Song  of  songs  Thou  art,  O  Saviour, 
All  that  endless  day. 

2.  Come,  ye  angels,  round  us  gather, 
While  to  Jesus  we  draw  nearer  ; 
In  His  throne  He'll  seat  forever 

Those  for  whom  He  died. 

3.  Underneath   His  throne  a  river. 
Clear  as  crystal,  flows  forever, 
Like  His  fulness,  failing  never: 

Hail,  enthroned  Lamb  ! 

4.  O  the  unsearchable  Redeemer  ! 
Shoreless  ocean,  sounded  never  ! 
Yesterday,  to-day,  forever, 

Jesus  Christ,  the  same. 

Nehemiah  Adams    1864 
H.  M. 

503      V^  sanlts>  your  music  bring, 

I       Attuned  to  sweetest  sound  ; 
Strike  every  trembling  string, 

Till  earth  and  heaven  resound  : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing  ; 
Awake,  ye  saints,  each  joyful  string. 

2.  The  cross,  the  cross  alone, 

Subdued  the  powers  of  hell ; 
Like  lightning  from  His  throne, 

The  Prince  of  darkness  fell  : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing  ; 
Awake,  ye  saints,  each  joyful  string. 


378  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3.  The  cross  has  power  to  save, 

From  all  the  foes  that  rise ; 
The  cross  has  made  the  grave 

A  passage  to  the  skies  : 
The  triumphs  of  the  cross  we  sing  ; 
Awake,  ye  saints,  each  joyful  string. 

Andrew  Reed     1817 


504       T  ESUS  !  Thy  name  I  love, 

J      All  other  names  above, 
Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

0  Thou  art  all  to  me  ; 
Nothing  to  please  I  see, 
Nothing  apart  from  Thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord ! 

2.  When  unto  Thee  I  flee, 
Thou  wilt  my  refuge  be, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
What  need  I  now  to  fear? 
What  earthly  grief  or  care  ? 
Since  Thou  art  ever  near, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

3.  Soon  Thou  wilt  come  again  , 

1  shall  be  happy  then, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
Then  Thine  own  face  I  '11  see, 
Then  I  shall  like  Thee  be, 
Then  evermore  with  Thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 


6s.  4s. 


James  George  Deck    1842 


LO  VE  AXD  GRA  TITUDE  379 

V.  M. 

505  CAIREST    Lord   Jesus!    Ruler  of   all 

1        nature ! 
0  Thou  of  God  and  man  the  Son  ! 
Thee  will  I  cherish,  Thee  will  I  honor, 
Thee,  my  soul's  glory,  joy,  and  crown. 

2.  Fair  are  the  meadows,  Fairer  still  the  wood 

lands ! 
Robed  in  the  blooming  garb  of  spring  ; 
Jesus  is  fairer,  Jesus  is  purer, 

Who  makes  the  woeful  heart  to  sing. 

3.  Fair  is  the  sunshine.  Fairer  still  the  moonlight, 

And  all  the  twinkling  starry  host  ; 
Jesus  shines  brighter,  Jesus  shines  purer 
Than  all  the  angels  heaven  can  boast. 

Tr.  by  Richard  Storks  Willis     1847 
P.  M. 

506  T    !GHT   of  the   world  !    for  ever,   ever 
L/     shining; 

There  is  no  change  in  Thee  ; 
True  Light  of  life,  all  joy  and  health  enshrining, 
Thou  canst  not  fade  nor  flee. 

2.  Thou  hast  arisen  ;   but  Thou  declinest  never, 

To-day  shines  as  the  past ; 
All  that  Thou  wast.  Thou  art,  and  shalt  be  ever ; 
Brightness  from  first  to  last ! 

3.  Night  visits  not  Thy  sky,  nor  storm,  nor  sadness; 

Day  fills  up  all  its  blue  : 
Unfailing  beauty,  and  unfaltering  gladness, 
And  love  for  ever  new  ! 


380  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4.  Light  of  the  world  !  undimming  and  unsetting, 
0  shine  each  mist  away  ! 
Banish  the  fear,  the  falsehood,  and  the  fretting, 
Be  our  unchanging  day  ! 

HORATIUS   BONAR 

507  pLORY  to  God  on  high,  6s-^. 
VJ     Let  praises  fill  the  sky  ! 

Praise  ye  His  name. 
Angels  His  name  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore, 
And  saints  cry  evermore, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb!  " 

2.  All  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  His  name. 
We  who  have  felt  His  blood 
Sealing  our  peace  with  God, 
Spread  His  dear  fame  abroad  : 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !  " 

3.  Join  all  ye  ransomed  race, 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless ; 

Praise  ye  His  name  ! 
In  Him  we  will  rejoice, 
Making  a  cheerful  noise, 
And  say  with  heart  and  voice, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb  !  " 

James  Allen    1761 

508  CHEPHERD  of  tender  youth, 
w     Guiding  in  love  and  truth 

Through  devious  ways  ; 


LOVE  AXD  GRATITUDE  381 

Christ  our  triumphant  King, 

We  conic  Thy  name  to  sing; 
Hither  our  children  bring 
Tributes  of  praise. 

2.  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
The  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife  : 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

3.  Ever  be  Thou  our  guide, 
Our  Shepherd  and  our  pride, 

Our  staff  and  song  : 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thy  perennial  word 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod, 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

4.  So  now,  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing. 
Let  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  King! 

From  Clement  of  Alexandria  ab.  200 
Tr.  by  Henry  Martyn  Dexter     i 

509       T  ESUS,  still  lead  on,  p-  M- 

J      Till  our  rest  be  won  ; 
And  although  the  way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow,  calm  and  fearless: 

Guide  us  by  Thy  hand 

To  our  Fatherland. 


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2.  If  the  way  be  drear, 
If  the  foe  be  near, 

Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us, 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us  ; 

For  through  many  a  foe, 

To  our  home  we  go. 

3.  When  we  seek  relief 
From  a  long-felt  grief, 

When  temptations  come  alluring, 
Make  us  patient  and  enduring ; 

Show  us  that  bright  shore 

Where  we  weep  no  more. 

4.  Jesus,  still  lead  on, 
Till  our  rest  be  won  ; 

Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us, 

Till  we  safely  stand 

In  our  Fatherland. 

Nicolaus  Ludwig  ZiNZENDORF      1721      Tr.   by  Jane   Borthwick      1853 

510       T  ESUS,  who  can  be  p.m. 

J      Once  compared  with  Thee  ! 
Source  of  rest  and  consolation, 
Life  and  light,  and  full  salvation  ; 

Son  of  God,  with  Thee 

None  compared  can  be  ! 
2,  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 

From  all  misery 
And  distress  me  to  deliver, 
And  from  death  to  save  forever ; 

I  am  by  Thy  blood 

Reconciled  to  God. 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  383 

3.  Grant  mc  steadiness, 
Lord,  to  run  my  race, 

Following  Thee  with  love  most  tender, 
So  that  Satan  may  not  hinder 

Me  by  craft  or  force  ; 
Further  1  hou  my  course. 

4.  When  I  hence  depart, 
Strengthen  Thou  my  heart  ; 

Where  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  convey  me  ; 
In  Thy  righteousness  array  me, 

That  at  Thy  right  hand 

Joyful  I  may  stand. 

J.  A.  Freylinghalsen    1713     Moravian  Collection     1754 

6s.  6  lines 

51  1       \\  /THEX  morning  gilds  the  skies, 
VV       My  heart  awaking  cries, 
May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 
Alike  at  work  and  prayer, 
To  Jesus  I  repair ; 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

2.  To  Thee,  O  God  above, 
I  cry  with  glowing  love, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
This  song  of  sacred  joy, 
It  never  seems  to  cloy  : 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

3.  Does  sadness  fill  my  mind  ? 
A  solace  here  I  find. 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised: 
Or  fades  my  earthly  bliss? 
My  comfort  still  is  this, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 


384  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4.  When  evil  thoughts  molest, 
With  this  I  shield  my  breast, 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised : 
The  powers  of  darkness  fear, 
When  this  sweet  chant  they  hear : 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

5.  Be  this,  while  life  is  mine, 
My  canticle  divine  : 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised  : 
Be  this  the  eternal  song, 
Through  all  the  ages  on  : 

May  Jesus  Christ  be  praised. 

Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall     1858 
C.  P.  M. 

512      C\  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth 
\J     O  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 
Which  in  my  Saviour  shine, 
I  'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings 
In  notes  almost  divine. 

2.  I  'd  sing  the  precious  blood  He  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin,  and  wrath  divine  ; 
I  'd  sing  His  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-perfect,  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3.  I  'd  sing  the  characters  He  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  He  wears. 

Exalted  on  His  throne  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  His  glories  known. 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  B8i 

4.  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come 

When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  His  face  ; 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I  '11  spend. 

Triumph  in  His  grace.  ,:L  medley   i789 

£)1  3       T    WAS  a  wandering  sheep,  s-  M-  D* 

1      I  did  not  love  the  fold  ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled. 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2.  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep. 

The  Father  sought  His  child. 
They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild  : 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished  and  faint,  and  lone  ; 
They  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love  ; 

They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3.  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 
'T  was  He  that  washed  me  in  His  blood 

'T  was  He  that  made  me  whole  ; 
Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep, 
'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 

Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 


3S8  THE  CHRIST  I  AX  II FE 

4.   I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

1  would  not  be  controlled  ; 
But  now  I  love  the  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  fold  ; 
I  was  a  wayward  child  ; 

I  once  preferred  to  roam  ; 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  His  home. 

HORATILS  BONAR      1844 
C.   M.    D. 

514  T^O  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

1       Awake  the  sacred  song  ; 
O  may  His  love,  immortal  flame, 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2.  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach, 

What  mortal  tongue  display! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3.  Dear  Lord,  while  we,  adoring,  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

4.  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  Thy  charming  name. 
And  join  the  sacred  song  ! 

Anne  Steele    1760 
C.  M. 

515  A/TAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthroned 
iVl      Upon  the  Saviour's  brow  ; 

His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 
His  lips  with  grace  o'erflowed. 


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2.  No  mortal  can  with  Him  compare 

Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Fairer  is  He  than  all  the  fair 
That  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3.  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

He  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  He  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4.  To  Him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have  ; 
He  makes  me  triumph  over  death 
He  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

5.  Since  from  His  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine, 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  Thine. 

Samuel  Stennett     1787 
CM.  D. 

51  Q      \\J^  smS  t°  Thee,  Thou  Son  of  God, 
VV       Fountain  of  life  and  grace  ; 
We  praise  Thee,  Son  of  Man,  whose  blood 
Redeemed  our  fallen  race. 

2.  Thee  we  acknowledge  God  and  Lord, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain  ; 
Who  art  by  heaven  and  earth  adored, 
Worthy  o'er  both  to  reign. 

3.  To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud, 

Through  heaven's  extended  coasts: — 
Hail !  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 
Of  glory  and  of  hosts. 


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4.  The  cherubim  and  seraphim 

Incessant  sing  to  Thee  ; 
The  worlds  and  all  the  powers  therein 
Adore  Thy  majesty. 

5.  The  prophets'  goodly  fellowship, 

In  radiant  garments  dressed, 
Praise  Thee,  Thou  Son  of  God,  and  reap 
The  fulness  of  Thy  rest. 

6.  The  apostles'  glorious  company 

Thy  righteous  praise  proclaim  : 
The  martyred  army  glorify 
Thine  everlasting  name. 

7.  Through  all  the  world,  Thy  churches  join 

To  call  on  Thee  their  Head, 
Brightness  of  majesty  Divine, 
Who  every  power  hast  made. 

8.  Among  their  number,  Lord,  we  love 

To  sing  Thy  precious  blood. 
Reign  here,  and  in  the  worlds  above, 
Thou  Holy  Lamb  of  God. 

John  Cenwick     1742 
C.  M. 

517       "LJO'W  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
11      In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2.  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  who.e, 
And  calms  the  troubled  breast  ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  389 

3.  Dear  name!  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 
My  never-failing  treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace  ! 

4.  Jesus!   my  Shepherd,  Guardian,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

5.  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I  '11  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

John  Newton     1779 
C.  M. 

£)18      l\/r^r  God,  I  love  Thee  :  not  because 
1V1      I  hope  for  heaven  thereby, 
Nor  yet  because  who  love  Thee  not 
Must  die  eternally. 

2.  Thou,  O  my  Jesus,  Thou  didst  me 

Upon  the  cross  embrace  : 
For  me  didst  bear  the  nails,  and  spear, 
And  manifold  disgrace  ; 

3.  Then  why,  O  blessed  Jesus  Christ, 

Should  I  not  love  Thee  well  ? 
Not  for  the  hope  of  winning  heaven, 
Nor  of  escaping  hell. 

4.  Not  with  the  hope  of  gaining  aught, 

Not  seeking  a  reward  ; 
But  as  Thyself  hast  loved  me, 
O  ever-loving  Lord. 


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5.  So  would  I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord, 
And  in  Thy  praise  will  sing ; 
Solely  because  Thou  art  my  God, 
And  my  eternal  King. 

Francis  Xavier     1552    Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall     1849 

C.  M. 

519       TESUS,  I  love  Thy  charming  name, 
J      'T  is  music  to  mine  ear  ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  should  hear. 


2.  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  Thee  doth  richly  meet  ; 
Not  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

3.  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart, 

And  sheds  its  fragrance  there  ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

4.  I  '11  speak  the  honors  of  Thy  name 

With  my  last  laboring  breath  ; 
Then,  speechless,  clasp  Thee  in  mine  arms, 
The  conqueror  of  death. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 
8s.  7s. 

520    PROWN  His  head  with  endless  blessing, 
\J     Who,  in  God  the  Father's  name, 
With  compassions  never  ceasing, 
Comes  salvation  to  proclaim. 

2.   Hail !  ye  saints  !  who  know  His  favor, 
Who  within  His  gates  are  found, — 
There,  on  high  exalt  the  Saviour, 
Let  His  courts  with  praise  resound. 


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3.  Jesus!   Thee  our  Saviour  hailing, 

Thee  our  God  in  praise  we  own  ; 
Highest  honors,  never  failing, 
Rise  eternal  round  Thy  throne. 

4.  Now,  ye  saints  !   His  power  confessing, 

In  your  grateful  strains  adore; 
For  His  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Flows,  and  flows  for  evermore. 

William  Goode     i8ii 
C.  M. 

521  n° not  l  love  Thee'  ° my  Lord  ? 

LJ     Behold  my  heart  and  see  ; 
And  turn  each  dearest  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  Thee. 

2.  Is  not  Thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear? 

3.  Hast  Thou  a  lamb  in  all  Thy  flock 

I  would  disdain  to  feed? 
Hast  Thou  a  foe  before  whose  face 
I  fear  Thy  cause  to  plead? 

4.  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In  honor  of  Thy  name, 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death, 
To  damp  the  immortal  flame? 

5.  Thou  know'st  I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord, 

But  O,  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
And  learn  to  love  Thee  more. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 


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C.  M. 

522  A  MAZING  grace!  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 
l\     That  saved  a  wretch  like  me ! 

I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2.  T  was  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear 
The  hour  I  first  believed  ! 

3.  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come ; 
'T  is  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

John  Newton    1779 
C.  M. 

523  'VE  found  the  Pearl  of  greatest  price, 
1      My  heart  doth  sing  for  joy  ; 

And  sing  I  must ;  for  Christ  is  mine, 
Christ  shall  my  song  employ. 

2.  Christ  is  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King ; 

A  Prophet  full  of  light, 
My  great  High-Priest  before  the  throne, 
My  King  of  heavenly  might. 

3.  For  He  indeed  is  Lord  of  lords, 

And  He  the  King  of  kings; 

He  is  the  Sun  of  righteousness, 

With  healing  in  His  wings. 

4.  Christ  is  my  Peace  ;   He  died  for  me, 

For  me  He  gave  His  blood  ; 
And  as  my  wondrous  Sacrifice, 
Offered  Himself  to  God. 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  393 

5.  Christ  Jesus  is  my  All  in  all, 
My  Comfort  and  my  Love, 
My  Life  below,  and  He  shall  be 
My  Joy  and  Crown  above. 

John  Mason     1683 
C.  M. 

524  JESUS,  these  eyes  have  never  seen 
J      That  radiant  form  of  Thine; 

The  veil  of  sense  hangs  dark  between 

Thy  blessed  face  and  mine. 
?.   I  see  Thee  not,  I  hear  Thee  not, 

Yet  art  Thou  oft  with  me  ; 
And  earth  hath  ne'er  so  dear  a  spot, 

As  where  I  meet  with  Thee. 

3.  Like  some  bright  dream  that  comes  unsought 

When  slumbers  o'er  me  roll, 
Thine  image  ever  fills  my  thought, 
And  charms  my  ravished  soul. 

4.  Yet  though  I  have  not  seen,  and  still 

Must  rest  in  faith  alone, 
I  love  Thee,  dearest  Lord,—  and  will, 
Unseen,  but  not  unknown. 

5.  When  death  these  mortal  eyes  shall  seal, 

And  still  this  throbbing  heart, 
The  rending  veil  shall  Thee  reveal, 
x\ll-glorious  as  Thou  art. 

Ray  Palmer    1858 

525  C\   JESUS,  Thou  the  beauty  art 
\J      Of  angel-worlds  above  ; 

Thy  name  is  music  to  the  heart. 
Enchanting  it  with  love. 


394  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  O  Jesus,  Saviour,  hear  the  sighs, 

Which  unto  Thee  I  send ; 
To  Thee  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 
My  being's  hope  and  end. 

3.  Stay  with  us,  Lord,  and  with  Thy  light 

Illume  the  soul's  abyss ; 
Scatter  the  darkness  of  our  night, 
And  fill  the  world  with  bliss. 

4.  O  Jesus,  King  of  earth  and  heaven, 

Our  life  and  joy  !  to  Thee 
Be  honor,  thanks,  and  blessing  given 
Through  all  eternity  ! 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux    Tyb.  v  Edward  Caswall    18 


C.  M 


526       T  ESUS,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
J      With  sweetness  fills  my  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2.  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind ! 

3.  O  hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  joy  of  all  the  meek, 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art ! 
How  good  to  those  who  seek  ! 

4.  But  what  to  those  who  find?  Ah,  this, 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show : 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 


LOVE  AXD  GRATITUDE  395 

5.  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  Thou, 
As  Thou  our  prize  wilt  be  ; 
Jesus,  be  Thou  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 

Bkrnard  of  Clairvaux    Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall    1348 

527      T  WORSHIP  Thee,  sweet  Will  of  God, 
1      And  all  Thy  ways  adore  ; 
And  every  day  I  live,  I  seem 
To  love  Thee  more  and  more. 

2.  I  love  to  kiss  each  print  where  Thou 

Hast  set  Thine  unseen  feet: 
I  cannot  fear  Thee,  blessed  Will, 
Thine  empire  is  so  sweet. 

3.  I  have  no  cares,  O  blessed  Will, 

For  all  my  cares  are  Thine  ; 
I  live  in  triumph,  Lord,  for  Thou 
Hast  made  Thy  triumphs  mine 

4.  Ill  that  He  blesses  is  our  good, 

And  unblest  good  is  ill ; 
And  all  is  right  that  seems  most  wrong, 
If  it  be  His  sweet  will. 

Frederick  William  Faber     1849 
C.  M. 

528    n  JESUS>  Kin§  most  wonderful> 

\J     Thou  Conqueror  renowmed, 
Thou  swreetness  most  ineffable, 

In  whom  all  joys  are  found  : 
2.  When  once  Thou  visitest  the  heart, 

Then  truth  begins  to  shine, 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart, 

Then  kindles  love  divine. 


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3.  O  Jesus,  light  of  all  below, 

Thou  fount  of  life  and  fire, 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
All  that  we  can  desire  : 

4.  May  every  heart  confess  Thy  name, 

And  ever  Thee  adore  ; 
And  seeking  Thee,  itself  inflame 
To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 

5.  Thee  may  our  tongues  forever  bless ; 

Thee  may  we  love  alone  ; 

And  ever  in  our  lives  express 

The  image  of  Thine  own. 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux    Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall    1848 

C.  M.  5  lines 

529      C\  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing, 
\J     My  dear  Redeemer's  praise  ■ 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace. 

2.  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  eartn  abroad, 
The  honors  of  Thy  name. 

3.  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'T  is  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4.  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoners  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean, 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 


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5.   Glory  to  God.  and  praise,  and  love, 
Be  ever,  ever  given  ; 
By  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
The  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

Charles  Wesley     1740 
C.  M. 

530  \fC*  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
1V1      The  life  of  my  delights, 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ! 

2.  In  darkest  shades  if  He  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  ; 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 
And  He  my  rising  sun. 

3.  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  His  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  His. 

4.  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay, 

At  that  transporting  word  ; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way. 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 

Isaac  Watts     1707 

531  A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song  s-  M 

A     Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name 

2.   Sing  of  His  dying  love; 

Sing  of  his  rising  power; 
Sing  how  He  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  He  bore. 


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3    Sing  till  we  feel  our  hearts 

Ascending  with  our  tongues: 
Sing  till  the  love  of  sin  departs, 
And  grace  inspires  our  songs. 

4.  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing  ; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 
In  Christ  the  eternal  King. 

5.  Soon  shall  ye  hear  Him  say, 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  come  ;  " 

Soon  will  He  call  you  hence  away, 

And  take  His  wanderers  home. 

William  Hammond    1745    Martin  Madan    1760 


532    T*0  God  the  onIy  wise> 

1       Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2.  'T  is  His  almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  His  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3.  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  His  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4.  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  His  grace, 
And  make  His  wonders  known. 


s.  M. 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  399 

5.  To  our  Redeemer  God 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 
S.  M. 

533      /^RACE,  "t  is  a  charming  sound, 
VJ     Harmonious  to  mine  ear: 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2.  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man. 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3.  Grace  taught  my  wandering  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4.  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days  ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 
7s.  6s.  D. 

534:      C\  SAVIOUR,  precious  Saviour, 

\J     Whom  yet  unseen  we  love, 
O  name  of  might  and  favor, 
All  other  names  above  : 

CHO. — We  worship  Thee,  we  bless  Thee, 
To  Thee  alone  we  sing ; 
We  praise  Thee,  and  confess  Thee 
Our  holy  Lord  and  King  ! 


400  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  O  bringer  of  salvation, 

Who  wondrously  hast  wrought, 
Thyself  the  revelation 

Of  love  beyond  our  thought :  —  Cho. 

3.  In  Thee  all  fulness  dwelleth, 

All  grace  and  power  divine ; 
The  glory  that  excelleth, 

O  Son  of  God,  is  Thine  :  —  Cho. 

4.  O  grant  the  consummation 

Of  this  our  song  above, 
In  endless  adoration, 
And  everlasting  love  : 

CHO. — Then  shall  we  praise  and  bless  Thee 
Where  perfect  praises  ring, 
And  evermore  confess  Thee 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King! 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal    1873 


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535      r\yO  Thee,  O  dear,  dear  Saviour! 
1       My  spirit  turns  for  rest, 
My  peace  is  in  Thy  favor, 

My  pillow  on  Thy  breast  ; 
Though  all  the  world  deceive  me, 

I  know  that  I  am  Thine, 
And  Thou  wilt  never  leave  me, 

O  blessed  Saviour  mine. 

2.  In  Thee  my  trust  abideth, 
On  Thee  my  hope  relies, 
O  Thou  whose  love  provideth 
For  all  beneath  the  skies  ; 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  401 

O  Thou  whose  mercy  found  me, 

From  bondage  set  me  free, 
And  then  for  ever  bound  me 

With  threefold  cords  to  Thee. 

Alas,  that  I  should  ever 

Have  failed  in  love  to  Thee, 
The  only  one  who  never 

Forgot  or  slighted  me  ! 
0  for  that  choicest  blessing 

Of  living  in  Thy  love, 
And  thus  on  earth  possessing 

The  peace  of  heaven  above. 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell    1863 


536      n  JESUS,  ever  present, 

\J     O  Shepherd,  ever  kind, 
Thy  very  name  is  music 

To  ear,  and  heart,  and  mind. 
It  woke  my  wondering  childhood 

To  muse  on  things  above  ; 
It  drew  my  harder  manhood 

With  cords  of  mighty  love. 

2.  How  oft  to  sure  destruction 
My  feet  had  gone  astray, 
Wert  Thou  not,  patient  Shepherd, 

The  guardian  of  my  way  ! 
How  oft  in  darkness  fallen, 

And  wounded  sore  by  sin, 
Thy  hand  has  gently'  raised  me, 
And  healing  balm  poured  in. 
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3.  O  Shepherd  good,  I  follow 

Wherever  Thou  wilt  lead  ; 
No  matter  where  the  pastures, 

With  Thee  at  hand,  to  feed. 
Thy  voice,  in  life  so  mighty, 

In  death  shall  make  me  bold : 
O  bring  my  ransomed  spirit 

To  Thine  eternal  fold. 

Lawrence  Tuttiett    1868 
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537      U0R  the  beauty  of  the  earth, 
1        For  the  beauty  of  the  skies, 
For  the  love  which  from  our  birth 

Over  and  around  us  lies : 
Christ  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This,  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

2.  For  the  beauty  of  each  hour 

Of  the  day  and  of  the  night, 
Hill  and  vale,  and  tree  and  flower, 

Sun  and  moon  and  stars  of  light ; 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This,  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3.  For  the  joy  of  human  love, 

Brother,  sister,  parent,  child, 
Friends  on  earth,  and  friends  above ; 

For  all  gentle  thoughts  and  mild : 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This,  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

4.  For  each  perfect  gift  of  Thine 

To  our  race  so  freely  given, 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  403 

Graces,  human  and  divine, 

Flowers  of  earth,  and  buds  of  heaven  : 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise. 
This,  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

5.   For  Thy  Church  that  evermore 

Lifteth  holy  hands  above, 
Offering  up  on  every  shore 

Its  pure  sacrifice  of  love: 
Christ,  our  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
This,  our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

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538      DLESSED  Saviour,  Thee  I  love, 
-U      All  my  other  joys  above  ; 
All  my  hopes  in  Thee  abide. 
Thou  my  hope,  and  naught  beside; 
Ever  let  my  glory  be, 
Only,  only,  only  Thee. 

2.  Once  again  beside  the  cross, 
All  my  gain  I  count  but  loss  ; 
Earthly  pleasures  fade  away  ; 
Clouds  they  are  that  hide  my  day  : 
Hence,  vain  shadows,  let  me  see 
Jesus,  crucified  for  me. 

3.  Blessed  Saviour,  Thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live,  and  Thine  to  die  ; 
Height  or  depth,  or  earthly  power, 
Ne'er  shall  hide  my  Saviour  more: 
Ever  shall  my  glory  be, 

Only,  only,  only  Thee. 

George  Duffield     1S51 


404  THE  CHRIS  TI AX  LIFE 

539       JESUS,  Name  all  names  above,     p-  M 

J      Jesus,  best  and  dearest, 
Jesus,  fount  of  perfect  love. 

Holiest,  tenderest,  nearest  ; 
Jesus,  source  of  grace  completest, 
Jesus  purest,  Jesus  sweetest, 

Jesus,  well  of  power  divine. 

Make  me,  keep  me,  seal  me  Thine. 

2.  Jesus, -open  me  the  gate 

Which  the  sinner  entered, 
Who,  in  his  last  dying  state, 

Wholly  on  Thee  ventured  ; 
Thou,  whose  wounds  are  ever  pleading, 
And  Thy  passion  interceding, 

From  my  misery  let  me  rise 

To  a  home  in  Paradise. 

3.  Jesus,  crowned  with  thorns  for  me, 

Scourged  for  my  transgression, 
Witnessing,  through  agony, 

That  Thy  good  confession  ; 
Jesus,  clad  in  purple  raiment, 
For  my  evil  making  payment ; 

Let  not  all  Thy  woe  and  pain, 

Let  not  Calvary,  be  in  vain. 

4.  When  I  cross  death's  bitter  sea, 

And  its  waves  roll  higher, 
Help  the  more  forsaking  me 

As  the  storm  draws  nigher  ; 
Jesus,  leave  me  not  to  languish, 
Helpless,  hopeless,  full  of  anguish: 

Tell  me,  "  Verily,  I  say, 

"  Thou  shalt  be  with  Me  to  day.'* 

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LO  VE  t  \ND  OR  A  TITUDE  405 

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540      PHOSEN  not  for  good  in  me, 

\j      Wakened  up  from  wrath  to  flee, 
Hidden  in  the  Saviour's  side, 
By  the  Spirit  sanctified, 
Teach  me,  Lord,  on  earth  to  show. 
By  my  love,  how  much  I  owe. 

2.  Oft  I  walk  beneath  the  cloud, 
Dark  as  midnight's  gloomy  shroud  ; 
But,  when  fear  is  at  the  height, 
Jesus  comes,  and  all  is  light  : 
Blessed  Jesus,  bid  me  show 
Doubting  saints  how  much  I  owe. 

3.  Oft  the  nights  of  sorrow  reign, 
Weeping,  sickness,  sighing,  pain  ; 
But  a  night  Thine  anger  burns, 
Morning  comes,  and  joy  returns  : 
God  of  comforts,  bid  me  show 
To  Thy  poor  how  much  I  owe. 

Robert  Murray  McCheyne    1837 
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£)41       \\  7"  AS  there  ever  kindest  shepherd 

VV       Half  so  gentle,  half  so  sweet 
As  the  Saviour,  who  would  have  us 

Come  and  gather  round  His  feet? 
There  \s  a  wideness  in  God's  mercy, 

Like  the  wideness  of  the  sea ; 
There  's  a  kindness  in  His  justice, 

Which  is  more  than  liberty. 

2.  There  's  no  place  where  earthly  sorrows 
Are  more  felt  than  up  in  heaven. 


406  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

There  's  no  place  where  earthly  failings 

Have  such  kindly  judgment  given, 
There  is  welcome  for  the  sinner, 

And  more  graces  for  the  good ; 
There  is  mercy  with  the  Saviour ; 

There  is  healing  in  His  blood. 
3.   For  the  love  of  God  is  broader 

Than  the  measure  of  man's  mind  ; 
And  the  heart  of  the  Eternal 

Is  most  wonderfully  kind. 
If  our  love  were  but  more  simple, 

We  should  take  Him  at  His  word  ; 
And  our  lives  would  be  all  sunshine 

In  the  sweetness  of  our  Lord. 

Frederick  William  Faber    1862 


542       I  TAIL?  my  ever  blessed  Jesus  ! 


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Only  Thee  I  wish  to  sing  ; 
To  my  soul  Thy  name  is  precious, 

Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 
O  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven, 

0  wrhat  joy  and  happiness  ! 
Love  I  much,  I  've  much  forgiven  ; 

1  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 
Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  I  lay, 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 

Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way, 
Witness,  all  ye  host  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness. 
Love  I  much,  I  've  much  forgiven  ; 

I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 


LOVE  AND  GRATITUDE  407 

3.  Shout,  ye  bright,  angelic  choir, 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above, 
While,  astonished,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 
That  blest  moment  I  received  Him 

Filled  my  soul  with   joy  and  peace. 
Love  I  much,  I  Ye  much  forgiven  ; 

I  'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

John  Wingkove     1785 
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543      "DRIEND  of  sinners  !  Lord  of  glory  ! 

L      Lowly,  Mighty!  —  Brother,  King!— 
Musing  o'er  Thy  wondrous  story, 

Grateful  we  Thy  praises  sing  : 
Friend  to  help  us,  cheer  us,  save  us. 
In  whom  power  and  pity  blend  — 
Praise  we  must  the  grace  which  gave  us 
Jesus  Christ,  the  sinners'  Friend. 

2.  Friend  who  never  fails  nor  grieves  us, 

Faithful,  tender,  constant,  kind!  — 
Friend  who  at  all  times  receives  us, 

Friend  who  came  the  lost  to  find  !  — 
Sorrow  soothing,  joys  enhancing, 

Loving  until  life  shall  end  — 
Then  conferring  bliss  entrancing, 

Still,  in  heaven,  the  sinners'  Friend  ! 

3.  O  to  love  and  serve  Thee  better  ! 

From  all  evil  set  us  free  ; 
Break,  Lord,  every  sinful  fetter; 

Be  each  thought  conformed  to  Thee : 


408  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Looking  for  Thy  bright  appearing, 
May  our  spirits  upward  tend  ; 

Till  no  longer  doubting,  fearing, 
We  behold  the  sinners'  Friend  ! 

Newman  Hall     1859 


544      PAVIOUR,  blessed  Saviour, 
O     Listen  while  we  sing  ; 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King. 
All  we  have  we  offer, 
All  we  hope  to  be, 
Body,  soul,  and  spirit, 
All  we  yield  to  Thee. 

2.  Nearer,  ever  nearer, 

Christ,  we  draw  to  Thee, 
Deep  in  adoration 

Bending  low  the  knee  : 
Thou  for  our  redemption 

Cam'st  on  earth  to  die : 
Thou,  that  we  might  follow, 

Hast  gone  up  on  high. 

3.  Great  and  ever  greater 

Are  Thy  mercies  here, 
True  and  everlasting 

Are  the  glories  there  ; 
Where  no  pain,  or  sorrow, 

Toil,  or  care,  is  known, 
Where  the  angel  legions 

Circle  round  Thy  throne. 


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ZEAL  AND  COURAGE  409 

4.   Brighter  still,  and  brighter, 

Glows  the  western  sun, 
Shedding  all  its  gladness 

O'er  our  work  that 's  done  ; 
Time  will  soon  be  over, 

Toil  and  sorrow  past, 
May  we,  blessed  Saviour, 

Find  a  rest  at  last. 

Godfrey  Thhing     1858 
C.  M. 

545  P LORY  to  God  I  whose  witness-train, 

vJ     Those  heroes  bold  in  faith, 
Could  smile  on  poverty  and  pain, 
And  triumph  e'en  in  death. 

2.  O,  may  that  faith  our  hearts  sustain, 

Wherein  they  fearless  stood, 
When,  in  the  power  of  cruel  men, 
They  poured  their  willing  blood. 

3.  God  whom  we  serve,  our  God,  can  save, 

Can  damp  the  scorching  flame, 
Can  build  an  ark,  can  smooth  the  wave. 
For  such  as  love  His  name. 

4.  Lord  !   if  Thine  arm  support  us  still 

With  its  eternal  strength, 
We  shall  o'ercome  the  mightiest  ill, 
And  conquerors  prove  at  length. 

Morav.  Col.     1789    Tr.  by  Christopher  Titzb 

546  PLEARER  still,  and  clearer,      6s-  s*  d. 
V^     Dawns  the  light  from  heaven, 

In  our  sadness  bringing 
News  of  sins  forgiven  ; 


410  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Life  has  lost  its  shadows, 
Pure  the  light  within  ; 

Thou  hast  shed  Thy  radiance 
On  a  world  of  sin. 

2.  Onward,  ever  onward, 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
Worn  by  saints  before  us, 

Journeying  on  to  God  ! 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won. 

3.  Bliss,  all  bliss  excelling, 

When  the  ransomed  soul, 
Earthly  toils  forgetting, 

Finds  its  promised  goal ; 
Where  in  joys  unheard  of 

Saints  with  angels  sing, 
Never  weary  raising 

Praises  to  their  King. 


547      0   H APPY  band  of  pUgrims. 
\)     If  onward  ye  will*  tread 
With  Jesus  as  your  Fellow 
To  Jesus  as  your  Head  ! 

2.   O  happy  if  ye  labor 

As  Jesus  did  for  men  : 
O  happy  if  ye  hunger 
As  Jesus  hungered  then  ! 


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ZEAL  AND  COURAGE  411 

3    The  cross  that  Jesus  carried 
He  carried  as  your  due  : 
The  crown  that  Jesus  weareth 
He  weareth  it  for  you. 

4.  The  trials  that  beset  you, 

The  sorrows  ye  endure, 
The  manifold  temptations 
That  death  alone  can  cure, 

5.  What  are  they  but  His  jewels 

Of  right  celestial  worth  ? 
What  are  they  but  the  ladder 
Set  up  to  heaven  on  earth? 

6.  O  happy  band  of  pilgrims, 

Look  upward  to  the  skies, 

Where  such  a  light  affliction 

Shall  win  so  great  a  prize. 

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548  ^T  the  saints  new  anthems  raise 

Lj     Wake  the  morn  with  gladness  : 
God  Himself,  to  joy  and  praise, 

Turns  the  martyrs'  sadness : 
This  the  day  that  won  their  crown, 

Opened  heaven's  bright  portal, 
As  they  laid  the  mortal  down, 

And  put  on  the  immortal. 

2.   Never  flinched  they  from  the  flame, 
From  the  torture,  never; 
Vain  the  foeman's  sharpest  aim, 
Satan's  best  endeavor  : 


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For  by  faith  they  saw  the  land 

Decked  in  all  its  glory, 
Where  triumphant  now  they  stand 

With  the  victor's  story. 

3.  Faith  they  had  that  knew  not  shame, 
Love  that  could  not  languish, 

And  eternal  hope  o'ercame 
That  one  moment's  anguish. 

Up  and  follow,  Christian  men  ! 
Press  through  toil  and  sorrow  ! 

Spurn  the  night  of  fear,  and  then 

0  the  glorious  morrow! 

Joseph  of  the  Studium  ab.  820    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale     1862 

C.  P.  M. 

549      CEAR  not,  O  little  flock,  the  foe 

1  Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow, 
Dread  not  fiis  rage  and  power  : 

What  tho'  your  courage  sometimes  faints, 
His  seeming  triumph  o'er  God's  saints 
Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 

2.  Be  of  good  cheer;  your  cause  belongs 
To  Him  who  can  avenge  your  wrongs; 

Leave  it  to  Him,  our  Lord. 
Though  hidden  yet  from  mortal  eyes, 
Salvation  shall  for  you  arise  : 

He  girdeth  on  His  sword  ! 

3.  As  true  as  God's  own  word  is  true, 
Not  earth  nor  hell  with  all  their  crew 

Against  us  shall  prevail. 
A  jest  and  by-word  are  they  grown  : 
God  is  with  us  ;  we  are  His  own  ; 

Our  victory  cannot  fail. 


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4.  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  prayer! 

Great  Captain,  now   Thine  arm  make  bare; 

Fight  for  us  once  again  ! 
So  shall  Thy  saints  and  martyrs  raise 
A  mighty  chorus  to  Thy  praise. 

World  without  end,  Amen. 

Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth     1855 
H.  M. 

550      /^IRD  on  Thy  conquering  sword, 
vJ     Ascend  Thy  shining  car  ; 
And  march,  almighty  Lord, 

To  wage  Thy  holy  war: 
Before  His  wheels  in  glad  surprise, 
Ye  valleys  rise,  and  sink,  ye  hills. 

2.  Fair  truth,  and  smiling  love, 

And  injured  righteousness, 
Under  Thy  banners  move, 

And  seek  from  Thee  redress  : 
Thou  in  their  cause  shalt  prosperous  ride, 
And  far  and  wide  dispense  Thy  laws. 

3.  Before  Thine  awful  face 

Millions  of  foes  shall  fall, 
The  captives  of  Thy  grace, — 

The'grace  that  conquers  all: 
The  world  shall  know.  Great  King  of  kings, 
What  wondrous  things  Thine  arm  can  doc 

4.  Here  to  my  waiting  soul 

Bend  Thy  triumphant  way  : 
Here  every  fear  control, 

And  all  Thy  power  display  : 
My  heart,  Thy  throne,  blest  Jesus,  see, 
Bows  low  to  Thee, —  to  Thee  alone. 

Philip  Doddridge 


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551  O^  *n  danger,  oft  in  woe,  7S- 
\J     Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  : 

Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  strife 
Strengthened  with  the  bread  of  life. 

2.  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad  : 
March  in  heavenly  armor  clad  : 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Victory  soon  shall  tune  your  song. 

3.  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
Let  not  fears  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

4.  Onward  then  in  battle  move, 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove ; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go. 

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552  "DAINT  not,  Christian,  though  the  road, 
1        Leading  to  thy  blest  abode, 

Darksome  be,  and  dangerous  too; 
Christ  thy  guide  will  bring  thee  through. 

2.  Faint  not,  Christian,  though  in  rage 
Satan  would  thy  soul  engage ; 
Gird  on  faith's  anointed  shield, 
Bear  it  to  the  battle  field. 

3.  Faint  not,  Christian,  though  the  world 
Has  its  hostile  flag  unfurled  ; 

Hold  the  cross  of  Jesus  fast, 
Thou  shalt  overcome  at  last. 


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4.  Faint  not,  Christian,  though  within 
There  's  a  heart  so  prone  to  sin  ; 
Christ,  the  Lord,  is  over  all, 

He  '11  not  suffer  thee  to  fall. 

5.  Faint  not,  Christian,  Jesus  near 
Soon  in  glory  will  appear  ; 
And  His  love  will  then  bestow 
Power  to  conquer  every  foe. 

6.  Faint  not,  Christian,  look  on  high  ; 
See  the  harpers  in  the  sky  : 
Patient,  wait,  and  thou  wilt  join 
Chant  with  them  of  love  divine. 

James  Harrington  Evans    1833 

CM. 

553        [   ^  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
1      Or  to  defend  His  cause, 
Maintain  the  honor  of  His  word, 
The  glory  of  His  cross. 

2.  Jesus,  my  God  !   I  know  His  name, 

His  name  is  all  my  trust  ; 
Nor  will  He  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3.  Firm  as  His  throne  His  promise  stands. 

And  He  can  well  secure 
What  I  've  committed  to  His  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4.  Then  will  He  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  His  Father's  face, 

And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

Isaac  Watts     1709 


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P.  M. 

554  AA/^  march,  we  march  to  victory, 

V  V     With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  His  loving  eye  looking  down  from  the  sky, 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

2.  We  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  light, 

A  joyful  host  to  meet  Him  ; 
And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  night, 
That  the  sons  of  the  day  may  greet  Him. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

3.  Our  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  high, 

Our  helmet  is  His  salvation, 
Our  banner  the  cross  of  Calvary, 
Our  watchword,  the  Incarnation. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

4.  And  the  choir  of  angels  with  song  awaits 

Our  march  to  the  golden  Sion  ; 
For  our  Captain  has  broken  the  brazen  gates 
And  burst  the  bars  of  iron. 

We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

5.  Then  onward  we  march,  our  arms  to  prove, 

With  the  banner  of  Christ  before  us, 
With  His  eye  of  love  looking  down  from  above, 
And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

Gerard  Moultrie     1867 
L.  M. 

555  f^O,  labor  on  ;  spend  and  be  spent, 
VJ     Thy  joy  to  do  the  Father's  will : 

It  is  the  way  the  Master  went ; 

Should  not  the  servant  tread  it  still? 


ZEAL  AXD  COURAGE  417 

2.  Go,  labor  on  ;   't  is  not  for  naught  ; 

Thine  earthly  loss  is  heavenly  gain  : 

Men  heed  thee,  love  thee,  praise  thee  not ; 
The  Master  praises, —  what  are  men? 

3.  Go,  labor  on  ;   enough,  while  here, 

If  He  shall  praise  thee,  if  He  deign 
Thy  willing  heart  to  mark  and  cheer: 
No  toil  for  Him  shall  be  in  vain. 

4.  Toil  on,  and  in  thy  toil  rejoice  ; 

For  toil  comes  rest,  for  exile  home ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
The  midnight  peal:  "  Behold,  I  come!  " 

HORATIIS  BONAR      1S57 

L.  M. 

55Q      QTAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 
O     And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on  : 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus  our  great  Captain  \s  gone. 

2.  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes  : 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  them  to  the  cross. 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  He  rose. 

3.  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate  ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4.  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown. 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace  ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

Isaac  Watts     1707 

27 


418  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

L.  M. 

557  CIGHT    the    good    fight   with   all   thy 
1  might, 

Christ  is  thy  strength,  and  Christ  thy  right ; 
Lay  hold  on  life,  and  it  shall  be 
Thy  joy  and  crown  eternally. 

2.  Run  the  straight  race  through  God's  good  grace, 
Lift  up  thine  eyes,  and  seek  His  face  ; 

Life  with  its  way  before  us  lies, 
Christ  is  the  path,  and  Christ  the  prize. 

3.  Cast  care  aside,  upon  thy  Guide 
Lean,  and  His  mercy  will  provide  ; 
Lean,  and  the  trusting  soul  shall  prove 
Christ  is  its  life,  and  Christ  its  love. 

4.  Faint  not,  nor  fear,  His  arms  are  near, 
He  changeth  not,  and  thou  art  dear : 
Only  believe,  and  thou  shalt  see 
That  Christ,  is  all  in  all  to  thee. 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell     1863 
L.  M. 

558  A  WAKE,  our  souls,  away  our  fears, 
A  Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone ; 

Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2.  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

3.  The  mighty  God  !  whose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 


ZEAL  AXD  COURAGE  419 

4.  From  Thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply  : 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5.  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air 

We  '11  mount  aloft  to  Thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 

Isaac  Watts     1709 
L.  M. 

559       JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

J      A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 

2.  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  soooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star  : 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3.  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon  ; 
'T  is  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  morning  star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4.  Ashamed  of  Jesus,  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No,  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

5.  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I  Ve  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 


420  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

6.  Till  then,  nor  is  my  boasting  vain. 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ; 
And  0,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

Joseph  Grigg     1765     Benjamin  Francis     1787 

C.  M.  D. 

560  "    IFT  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  brass! 
JL/     Ye  bars  of  iron,  yield  ! 

And  let  the  King  of  Glory  pass ; 
The  cross  is  in  the  field ! 

2.  That  banner,  brighter  than  the  star 

That  leads  the  train  of  night, 
Shines  on  the  march,  and  guides  from  far 
His  servants  to  the  fight. 

3.  Then  fear  not,  faint  not,  halt  not  now, 

In  Jesus'  name  be  strong! 
To  Him  shall  every  creature  bow, 
And  sing  the  triumph-song: 

4.  Uplifted  are  the  gates  of  brass, 

The  bars  of  iron  yield  ; 
Behold  the  King  of  Glory  pass  ! 
The  cross  hath  won  the  field  ! 

James  Montgomery     1853 
C.  M. 

561  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 
A     And  press  with  vigor  on  : 

A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2.  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 
Hold  thee  in  full  survey: 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 


ZEAL  AND  COURAGE 


421 


3.  'T  is  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
Tis  His  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye  : 

4.  That  prize  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

5.  Blest  Saviour,  introduced  by  Thee, 

Have  I  my  race  begun  ; 
And  crowned  with  victory,  at  Thy  feet 
I  '11  lay  my  honors  down. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 
C.  M.  D. 

562      HPHE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
1       A  kingly  crown  to  gain  ; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar  : 
Who  follows  in  His  train? 

2.  Who  best  can  drink  His  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain, 
Who  patient  bears  His  cross  below, 
He  follows  in  His  train. 

3.  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  the  grave, 
Who  saw  his  Master  in  the  sky, 
And  called  on  Him  to  save  : 

4.  Like  Him,  with  pardon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 
He  prayed  for  them  that  did  the  wrong: 
Who  follows  in  His  train? 


422  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

5.  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  Spirit  came, 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 
And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame  ; 

6.  They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain : 
O  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  follow  in  their  train. 

Reginald  Heber     1827 


563       A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 


C.  M.  D. 


A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name? 

2.  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3.  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4.  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  : 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ; 
I  '11  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain. 
Supported  by  Thy  word. 

5.  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die; 
They  view  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 


ZEA  L  AND  CO  URA GE  423 

6.  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise. 
And  all  Thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

Isaac  Watts     1723 

564      piVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears  ;  s-  M- 

vJ     Hope,  and  be  undismayed  : 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears ; 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2.  Through  waves  and  clouds  and  storms. 

He  gently  clears  thy  way  : 
Wait  thou  His  time,  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3.  What  though  thou  rulest  not, 

Yet  heaven  and  earth  and  hell 
Proclaim,  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

4.  Far,  far  above  thy  thought 

His  counsel  shall  appear, 
When  fully  He  the  work  hath  wrought 
That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 

5.  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord, 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  Thee  ; 
O  lift  Thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 
Confirm  the  feeble  knee. 

6.  Let  us,  in  life,  in  death, 

Thy  steadfast  truth  declare, 
And  publish  with  our  latest  breath 
Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

Paul  Germardt    1656    Tr.  by  John  Wesley    1739 


424  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

s.  M. 

565  COLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
O     And  put  your  armor  on, 

Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  eternal  Son. 

2.  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3.  Stand,  then,  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued, 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  ; 

4.  That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 

Charles  Wesley     1749 

566  A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have,  s-  M- 
A     A  God  to  glorify, 

A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky ; 

2.  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil : 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

3.  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  Thy  sight  to  live, 
And  O  Thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
A  strict  account  to  give. 


ZEAL  AXD  COURAGE  425 

4.   Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  on  Thyself  rely, 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

I  shall  for  ever  die.         Chahlhs Wesley   i762 

S.  M. 

567       D  EJOICE,  ye  pure  in  heart ! 

IV     Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing! 
Your  glorious  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  cross  of  Christ  your  King  ! 

2.  Still  lift  your  standard  high  ! 
Still  march  in  firm  array  ! 

As  warriors,  through  the  darkness  toil, 
Till  dawns  the  golden  day  ! 

3.  At  last  the  march  shall  end  ; 
The  wearied  ones  shall  rest ; 

The  pilgrims  find  their  Father's  house, 
Jerusalem  the  blest. 

4.  Then  on,  ye  pure  in  heart ! 
Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing  ! 

Your  glorious  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  cross  of  Christ  your  King  ! 

Edward  Hayes  Plumtre     1865 

568    IV /TY  soul»  be  on  th>T  guard ;         s* M* 

1V1      Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2.  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray  ; 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er  ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 


426  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3.  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4.  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God  ; 
He  '11  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  His  divine  abode. 

George  Heath    1781 

56Q       j\ /I  Y  soul,  weigh  not  thy  life  s-  M 

lVl      Against  thy  heavenly  crown  ; 
Nor  suffer  Satan's  deadliest  strife 
To  beat  thy  courage  down. 

2.  With  prayer  and  crying  strong, 

Hold  on  the  fearful  fight, 
And  let  the  breaking  day  prolong 
The  wrestling  of  the  night, 

3.  The  battle  soon  will  yield, 

If  thou  thy  part  fulfil  ; 
For  strong  as  is  the  hostile  shield, 
Thy  sword  is  stronger  still. 

4.  Thine  armor  is  divine, 

Thy  feet  with  victory  shod  ; 
And  on  thy  head  shall  quickly  shine 

The   diadem   Of    God.  Leonard  Swain     1858 


7s.  6s.  D. 

570       f^^  forward,  Christian  soldier. 
Beneath  His  banner  true: 


G( 


The  Lord  Himself,  thy  leader, 
Shall  all  Thy  foes  subdue. 


ZEAL  AND  COT  RAGE  427 

His  love  foretells  thy  trials. 

He  knows  thine  hourly  need; 
He  can,  with  bread  of  heaven, 

Thy  fainting  spirit  feed. 

Go  forward,  Christian  soldier, 

Fear  not  the  secret  foe  ; 
Far  more  are  o'er  thee  watching 

Than  human  eyes  can  know. 
Trust  only  Christ,  thy  captain, 

Cease  not  to  watch  and  pray; 
Heed  not  the  treacherous  voices 

That  lure  thy  soul  astray. 

Go  forward,  Christian  soldier, 

Nor  dream  of  peaceful  rest, 
Till  Satan's  host  is  vanquished, 

And  heaven  is  all  possessed  ; 
Till  Christ  Himself  shall  call  thee 

To  lay  Thine  armor  by, 
And  wear,  in  endless  glory, 

The  crown  of  victory. 

Go  forward.  Christian  soldier, 

Fear  not  the  gathering  night ; 
The  Lord  has  been  thy  shelter, 

The  Lord  will  be  thy  light  ; 
When  morn  His  face  revealeth, 

Thy  dangers  all  are  past  ; 
O  pray  that  faith  and  virtue 

May  keep  thee  to  the  last. 

Lawrence  TYttiett     iSc'6 


428  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


C.  M. 


5*71       \\  UST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 
1V1      And  all  the  world  go  free  ? 
No,  there  's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there  's  a  cross  for  me. 

2.  How  happy  are  the  saints  above, 

Who  once  went  sorrowing  here  ! 
But  now  they  taste  unmingled  love, 
And  joy  without  a  tear. 

3.  The  consecrated  cross  I  '11  bear, 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free; 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there  's  a  crown  for  me. 

4.  O  precious  cross  !   O  glorious  crown  ! 

O  resurrection  day! 
Ye  angels,  from  the  stars  come  down, 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 

From  Thomas  Shepherd     1692 
7s.  6s.  D, 

572      QTAXD  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

O      Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross  ; 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner, 

It  must  not  suffer  loss  : 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  He  lead, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished, 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2.   Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 
The  trumpet  call  obey  ; 
Forth  to  the  mighty  conflict, 
In  this  His  glorious  day: 


ZEAL  AXD  COURAGE  429 

"Ye  that  arc  men,  now  serve  Him  M 

Vgainst  unnumbered   foes; 
Let  courage  rise  with  danger, 

And  strength  to  strength  oppose. 

3.  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone  ; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you, 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own  : 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

Each  piece  put  on  with  prayer  ; 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

4.  Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus, 

The  strife  will  not  be  long; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next  the  victor's  song : 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be  ; 
He  with  the  King  of  Glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 

George  Duffield     1858 
8s.  7s.  D 

5*73       U^  ^at  §oet;h  forth  with  weeping, 
1  1      Bearing  precious  seed  in  love, 
Never  tiring,  never  sleeping, 

Findeth  mercy  from  above  : 
Soft  descend  the  dews  of  heaven, 
Bright  the  rays  celestial  shine; 
Precious  fruits  will  thus  be  given. 
Through  an  influence  all  divine. 


430  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  Sow  thy  seed,  be  never  weary, 

Let  no  fears  Thy  soul  annoy ; 
Be  the  prospect  ne'er  so  dreary, 

Thou  shalt  reap  the  fruits  of  joy. 
Lo,  the  scene  of  verdure  brightening, 

See  the  rising  grain  appear ; 
Look  again  :  the  fields  are  whitening, 

For  the  harvest  time  is  near. 

Thomas  Hastings    1836 
6s.  5s.  12  lines 

574     AWHILE  the  sun  is  shining 
VV       Brightly  in  the  sky, 
Ere  his  rays  declining 

Tell  that  night  is  nigh ; 
Ere  the  shadows  falling, 
Lengthen  on  our  way, 
Hark !  a  voice  is  calling, 
"  Work  while  it  is  day/' 

Cho. — Watch  against  temptation, 

Watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
Each  in  his  own  station, 
"  Work  while  it  is  day." 

2.  Work,  but  not  in  sadness, 

For  your  Lord  above  ; 
He  will  make  it  gladness 

With  His  smile  of  love. 
When  that  Lord  returning 

Knocketh  at  the  gate, 
Let  your  lights  be  burning, 

Be  like  men  who  wait. —  Cho. 


ZEAL  AND  COURAGE  431 

3.   Happy  then  the  meeting, 

When  you  see  His  face  ; 
Welcome  then  the  greeting 

From  the  throne  of  grace  — 
"  Good  and  faithful  servant, 

Of  my  Father  blest. 
Now  your  work  is  ended, 

Enter  into  rest." — Cho. 

Thomas  Alfred  Stow  ell 
6s.  5s.  12  lines 

575      AXWARD,  Christian  soldiers, 
\J     Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ,  the  royal  Master, 

Leads  against  the  foe  ; 
Forward  into  battle, 

See,  His  banners  go. 

CHO. —  Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war. 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus, 
Going  on  before. 

2.   Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  the  Church  of  God, 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod  ; 
We  are  not  divided. 

Ail  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine, 

One  in  charity. —  Cho. 


432  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3.  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain  ; 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail  ; 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. —  Cho. 

4.  Onward,  then,  ye  people, 

Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices 

In  the  triumph-song ; 
Glory,  laud,  and  honor 

Unto  Christ  the  King ; 
This  through  countless  ages, 

Men  and  angels  sing. —  Cho. 

Sabine  Baring-Gould    1865 
P.  M. 

5*7  Q      T)REAST  the  wave,  Christian,  when  it 
-L)     is  strongest ; 
Watch  for  day,  Christian,  when  night  is  longest ; 
Onward  and  onward  still  be  thine  endeavor; 
The  rest  that  remaineth,  endureth  forever. 

2.  Fight  the  fight,  Christian,  Jesus  is  o'er  thee; 
Run  the  race,  Christian,  heaven  is  before  thee ; 
He  who  hath  promised  faltereth  never ; 

O  trust  in  the  love  that  endureth  forever. 

3.  Lift  the  eye,  Christian,  just  as  it  closeth  ; 
Raise  the  heart,  Christian,  ere  it  reposeth  ; 
Nothing  thy  soul  from  the  Saviour  shall  sever; 
Soon  shall  thou  mount  upward  to  praise  Him 

IOrever.  Joseph  Stammers    1830 


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577      CORWARD  !  be  our  watchword, 
1        Step  and  voices  joined, 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind  ; 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head  ; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking, 
By  our  Captain  led? 

Forward  through  the  desert, 
Through  the  toil  and  fight, 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 
Zion  beams  with  light. 

2.  Forward  when  in  childhood 

Buds  the  infant  mind  ; 
All  through  youth  and  manhood, 

Not  a  thought  behind  : 
Speed  through  realms  of  nature, 

Climb  the  steps  of  grace  ; 
Faint  not,  till  in  glory 
Gleams  our  Father's  face. 
Forward,  all  the  life-time 

Climb  from  height  to  height  i 
Till  the  head  be  hoary, 
Till  the  eve  be  light ! 

3.  Forward,  flock  of  Jesus, 

Salt  of  all  the  earth, 
Till  each  yearning  purpose 

Spring  to  glorious  birth  ; 
Sick,  they  ask  for  healing, 

Blind,  they  grope  for  day, 

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434  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Pour  upon  the  nations 
Wisdom's  loving  ray. 
Forward,  out  of  error, 

Leave  behind  the  night  ; 
Forward  through  the  darkness, 
Forward  into  light. 

4.  Glories  upon  glories, 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  that  love  Him 

One  day  to  be  shared  ; 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them, 

Ear  hath  never  heard  ; 
Nor  of  these  hath  uttered 
Thought  or  speech  or  word. 
Forward,  marching  eastward 

Where  the  heaven  is  bright, 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted, 
Till  our  faith  be  sight ! 

Henry  Alford     1871 

578    Th  AR  °'er  y°n  horizon        6s* 5S  I2lines 

1        Rise  the  city  towers  ; 
Where  our  God  abideth  ; 
That  fair  home  is  ours : 
Flash  the  streets  with  jasper, 
Shine  the  gates  with  gold  ; 
Flows  the  gladdening  river, 
Shedding  joys  untold. 
Thither,  onward  thither, 
In  the  Spirit's  might ; 
Pilgrims  to  your  country, 
Forward  into  light. 


ZEAL  AXD  COURAGE  435 

2.  Into  God's  high  temple 

Onward  as  we  press, 
Beaut}-  spreads  around  us, 

Born  of  holiness  ; 
Arch,  and  vault,  and  carving, 

Lights  of  varied  tone, 
Softened  words  and  holy, 
Prayer  and  praise  alone  : 
Every  thought  upraising 

To  our  city  bright, 
Where  the  tribes  assemble 
Round  the  throne  of  light 

3.  Naught  that  city  needeth 

Of  these  aisles  of  stone  : 
Where  the  Godhead  dwelleth, 

Temple  there  is  none  ; 
All  the  saints,  that  ever 

In  these  courts  have  stood> 
Are  but  babes,  and  feeding 
On  the  children's  food. 

On  through  sign  and  token, 

Stars  amid  the  night, 
Forward  through  the  darkness, 
Forward  into  light. 

4.  To  the  eternal  Father 

Loudest  anthems  raise ; 
To  the  Son  and  Spirit 

Echo  songs  of  praise  , 
To  the  Lord  of  glory. 

Blessed  Three  in  One, 


436  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Be  by  men  and  angels 
Endless  honors  done  ; 

Weak  are  earthly  praises ; 
Dull  the  songs  of  night  : 
Forward  into  triumph, 

Forward  into  light  !       henryAlford   i87i 


5*79       JESUS,  Thou  hast  bought  us, 
J      Not  with  gold  or  gem, 
But  with  Thine  own  life-blood, 

For  Thy  diadem. 
With  Thy  blessing  filling 

Each  who  comes  to  Thee, 
Thou  hast  made  us  willing, 
Thou  hast  made  us  free. 
By  Thy  grand  redemption, 

By  Thy  grace  divine, 
We  are  on  the  Lord's  side  ; 
Saviour,  we  are  Thine  ! 

2.   Not  for  weight  of  glory, 
Not  for  crown  and  palm, 
Enter  we  the  army, 

Raise  the  warrior  psalm  ; 
But  for  love  that  claimeth 

Lives  for  whom  He  died, 
'He  whom  Jesus  nameth 
Must  be  on  His  side. 

By  Thy  love  constraining, 

By  Thy  grace  divine, 
We  are  on  the  Lord's  side  ; 
Saviour,  we  are  Thine ! 


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ZEAL  AND  COURAGE  437 

3.   Fierce  may  be  the  conflict, 
•     Strong  may  be  the  foe, 
But  the  King's  own  army 

None  can  overthrow. 
Round  His  standard  ranging 

Victory  is  secure  ; 
For  His  truth  unchanging 
Makes  the  triumph  sure. 
Joyfully  enlisting, 

By  Thy  grace  divine, 
We  are  on  the  Lord's  side  ; 
Saviour,  we  are  Thine  ! 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal    1877 
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580      D RIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner 
D     Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  the  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray. 
And  with  hearts  united 

Take  our  heavenward  way. 

Cho. —  Brightly  gleams  our  banner, 
Pointing  to  the  sky. 
Waving  wand'rers  onward 
To  their  home  on  high. 

2.  All  our  days  direct  us 
In  the  way  we  go, 
Lead  us  on  victorious 
Over  every  foe : 


438  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Bid  Thine  angels  shield  us 

When  the  storm-ciouds  lower, 

Pardon,  Lord,  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour.  —  CHO. 

3.  Then  with  saints  and  angels 

May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  throne  of  love  ; 
When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  come  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  His  beauty, 

Songs  that  never  cease. —  Cho. 

Thomas  Joseph  Potter    1862 
P.  M. 

£)81      "\T  70RK,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

VV       Work  through  the  morning  hours; 
Work  while  the  dew  is  sparkling, 

Work  'mid  the  springing  flowers ; 
Work  when  the  day  grows  brighter, 

Work  in  the  glowing  sun  ; 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man's  work  is  done. 

2.  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Work  through  the  sunny  noon  ; 
Fill  brightest  hours  with  labor, 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon  : 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  store  : 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  more. 


ZEAL  AND  COURAGE  439 

3.   Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Under  the  sunset  skies; 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing, 

Work,  for  daylight  flies  : 
Work  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more  : 
Work  while  the  night  is  darkening, 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 

Anna  L.  Walker     1S60 

582  CORTH  to  the  fight,  ye  ransomed,5' 
I        Mighty  in  God's  own  might, 

Stemming  the  tide  of  battle, 
Routing  the  hosts  of  night. 

CHO. —  Lift  ye  the  blood-red  banner, 
Wield  ye  the  Spirit's  sword, 
Raise  ye  the  Christian's  war-cry — 
"  The  cross  of  Christ  the  Lord !  " 

2.  Arm  ye  against  the  battle, 

Watch  ye,  and  fast,  and  pray, 
Peace  shall  succeed  the  warfare, 

Night  shall  be  changed  to  day. —  CHO. 

3.  Fight,  for  the  Lord  is  o'er  you, 

Fight,  for  He  bids  you  fight ; 
There  where  the  fray  is  thickest 

Close  with  the  hosts  of  night. —  Cho. 

W.   H.  KlRBY 

583  C\  THOU  best  gift  of  heaven,         p-  M- 
\J     Thou  who  Thyself  hast  given. 

For  Thou  hast  died  ! 
This  Thou  hast  done  for  me: 
What  have  I  done  for  Thee, 

Thou  Crucified  ? 


440  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  I  long  to  serve  Thee  more ; 
Reveal  an  open  door, 

Saviour,  to  me  : 
Then,  counting  all  but  loss, 
I  '11  glory  in  Thy  cross, 

And  follow  Thee. 

3.  Do  Thou  but  point  the  way, 
And  give  me  strength  to  obey  ; 

Thy  will  be  mine  : 
Then  can  I  think  it  joy 
To  suffer  or  to  die, 

Since  I  am  Thine. 

NlCHOLLS      1837 

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584      T   OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

-Lrf     Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down  ; 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crown  : 
Jesus,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  Thou  art: 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2.  Breathe,  O  breathe,  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast : 
Let  us  all  in  Thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest : 
Take  away  our  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 


ASPIRATION  44] 

3.  Come,  Almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  Thy  life  receive; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave, 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  Thee  as  Thy  hosts  above, 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  Thy  perfect  love. 

Charles  Wesley     1747 


585      DURER  yet  and  purer, 

1        I  would  be  in  mind, 
Dearer  yet  and  dearer 

Every  duty  find  ; 
Hoping  still  and  trusting 

God  without  a  fear, 
Patiently  believing 

He  will  make  all  clear. 

2.  Calmer  yet  and  calmer, 
Trial  bear  and  pain, 

Surer  yet  and  surer 
Peace  at  last  to  gain  ; 

Suffering  still  and  doing, 
To  His  will  resigned, 

And  to  God  subduing 

Heart  and  will  and  mind. 

3.  Higher  yet  and  higher 
Out  of  clouds  and  night, 

Nearer*yet  and  nearer 
Rising  to  the  light ; 


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442  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Light  serene  and  holy, 
Where  my  soul  may  rest, 

Purified  and  lowly, 
Sanctified  and  blest ; 

4.  Quicker  yet  and  quicker 

Ever  onward  press, 
Firmer  yet  and  firmer 

Step  as  I  progress : 
Oft  these  earnest  longings 

Swell  within  my  breastz 
Yet  their  inner  meaning 

Ne'er  can  be  expressed. 

Tr.  fr.  Johann  Wolfgang  von  Goethe    1858 

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586      C\  LOVE  that  casts  out  fear, 
\J     O  Love  that  casts  out  sin, 
Tarry  no  more  without, 

But  come  and  dwell  within. 

2.  True  Sunlight  of  the  soul, 

Surround  me  as  I  go  ; 
So  shall  my  way  be  safe, 
My  feet  no  straying  know. 

3.  Great  Love  of  God,  come  in, 

Wellspring  of  heavenly  peace  ; 
Thou  Living  Water,  come, 
Spring  up,  and  never  cease. 

4.  Love  of  the  Living  God, 

Of  Father,  and  of  Son, 
Love  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Fill  Thou  each  needy  one. 

HORATIUS   BONAR 


ASPIRAT10X  443 

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587  C\  0NE  with  God  thc  Father 

\J     In  majesty  and  might, 
The  brightness  of  His  glory, 

Eternal  Light  of  light  ; 
O'er  this  our  home  of  darkness 

Thy  rays  are  streaming  now  ; 
The  shadows  flee  before  Thee, 

The  world's  true  Light  art  Thou. 

2.  Yet,  Lord,  we  see  but  darkly  : 

O  heavenly  light,  arise, 
Dispel  these  mists  that  shroud  us, 

And  hide  Thee  from  our  eyes  ! 
We  long  to  track  the  footprints 

i  hat  Thou  Thyself  hast  trod  ; 
We  long  to  see  the  pathway 

That  leads  to  Thee  our  God. 

3.  O  Jesus,  shine  around  us 

With  radiance  of  Thy  grace  ; 
O  Jesus,  turn  upon  us 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 
We  need  no  star  to  guide  us, 

As  on  our  way  we  press, 
If  Thou  Thy  light  vouchsafest, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness. 

William  Walsham  How 
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588  [    ORD  Jesus,  by  Thy  passion, 
-L'     To  Thee  I  make  my  prayer  ; 
Thou  who  in  mercy  smitest. 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  and  spare  : 


444  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

O  wash  me  in  the  fountain 
That  floweth  from  Thy  side ; 

O  clothe  me  in  the  raiment 
Thy  blood  hath  purified. 

2.  O  hold  Thou  up  my  goings, 

And  lead  from  strength  to  strength, 
That  unto  Thee  in  Zion 

I  may  appear  at  length. 
O  make  my  spirit  worthy 

To  join  the  ransomed  throng; 

0  teach  my  lips  to  utter 
That  everlasting  song. 

3.  O  give  that  last,  best  blessing 

That  even  saints  can  know 
To  follow  in  Thy  footsteps 

Wherever  Thou  dost  go. 
Not  wisdom,  might,  or  glory, 

I  ask  to  win  above  ; 

1  ask  for  Thee,  Thee  only, 

O  Thou  eternal  love  ! 

JOHANN  HEERMANN      1630 

589      M  EARER,  my  God,  to  Thee,        6s-  4*. 
1 1      Nearer  to  Thee  : 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee. 

2.  Though  like  the  wanderer, 
The  sun  gone  down, 


ASPIRATION  445 

Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone  ; 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I  'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

3.  There  let  the  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven  ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me, 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

4.  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs 

Bethel  I  '11  raise  ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

5.  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

Sarah  Flower  Adams    1841 

590      TTHY  love  to  me,  O  Christ,  6s-  4* 

1       Thy  love  to  me, 
Not  mine  to  Thee,  I  plead, 
Not  mine  to  Thee! 


446  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

This  is  my  comfort  strong, 
This  is  my  only  song, 
Thy  love  to  me. 

2.  Thy  record  I  believe, 

Thy  word  to  me. 
Thy  love  I  now  receive, 

Full,  changeless,  free. 
Love  from  the  sinless  Son, 
Love  to  the  sinful  one, 
Thy  love  to  me. 

3.  Immortal  love  of  Thine, 

Thy  sacrifice, 
Infinite  need  of  mine 

Only  supplies. 
Streams  of  divinest  power, 
Flow  to  me,  hour  by  hour, 
Thy  love  to  me. 

4.  Let  me  more  clearly  trace, 

Thy  love  to  me, 
See  in  the  Father's  face, 

His  love  to  Thee. 
Know  as  He  loves  the  Son, 
So  dost  Thou  love  Thine  own, 
Thy  love  to  me. 


Mrs.   Merrill  E.  Gates    1886 
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591    M0RE  love  t0  Thee'  °  Christ' 

1V1      More  love  to  Thee  ! 
Hear  Thou  the  prayer  I  make, 
On  bended  knee  : 


ASPIRA  TIOX  447 

This  is  my  earnest  plea, 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 
More  love  to  Thee. 

2.  Once  earthly  joy  I  craved, 

Sought  peace  and  rest  ; 
Now  Thee  alone  I  seek, 

Give  what  is  best  : 
This  all  my  prayer  shall  be, 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee  ! 

3.  Let  sorrow  do  its  work, 

Send  grief  and  pain  ; 
Sweet  are  Thy  messengers, 

Sweet  their  refrain, 
When  they  can  sing  with  me, 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee! 

4.  Then  shall  my  latest  breath 

Whisper  Thy  praise ; 
This  be  the  parting  cry 

My  heart  shall  raise, 
This  still  its  prayer  shall  be, 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  Thee, 

More  love  to  Thee  ! 

Elizabeth  Payson  Prkntiss     1S5C 
L.  M. 

592  IFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates, 

Lj     Behold  the  King  of  glory  waits  ■ 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near, 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here. 


448  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart, 
Make  it  a  temple  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ, 
Adorned  with  prayer  and  love  and  joy. 

3.  Redeemer,  come,  I  open  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee;  here,  Lord,  abide! 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  feel, 
Thy  grace  and  love  in  me  reveal. 

4.  So  come,  my  Sovereign,  enter  in  ; 
Let  new  and  nobler  life  begin  : 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on, 
Until  the  glorious  crown  is  won. 

George  Weissel    1630    Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth    1855 

S.  M 

593      'pEACH  me,  my  God  and  King, 
1       In  all  things  Thee  to  see, 
And  what  I  do  in  anything, 
To  do  it  as  for  Thee  ; 

2.  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway, 

While  still  to  Thee  I  tend  ; 
In  all  I  do  be  Thou  the  way, 
In  all  be  Thou  the  end. 

3.  All  may  of  Thee  partake  ; 

Nothing  so  small  can  be 
But  draws,  when  acted  for  Thy  sake. 
Greatness  and  worth  from  Thee. 

4.  If  done  to  obey  Thy  laws, 

E'en  servile  labors  shine ; 
Hallowed  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause, 
The  meanest  work,  divine. 

George  Herbert    1632 


ASPIRATION  449 

594  OLEST  arc  the  pure  in  heart, 

U      For  they  shall  see  our  God  ; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs, 
Their  soul  is  Christ's  abode. 

2.  Still  to  the  lowly  soul 

He  doth  Himself  impart  ; 
And  for  His  cradle  and  His  throne 
Chooseth  the  pure  in  heart 

3.  Lord,  we  Thy  presence  seek, 

May  ours  this  blessing  be  ; 
O  give  the  pure  and  lowly  heart, 
A  temple  meet  for  Thee. 

John    Keble     1837 

1  OS. 

595  \  BIDE  in  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  in  Thee, 
A     From  this  good  hour,  O  leave  me 

nevermore ; 
Then   shall    the   discord   cease,    the  wound  be 
healed, 
The  life-long  bleeding  of  the  soul  be  o'er. 

2.  Abide  in  me  ;   o'ershadow  by  Thy  love 

Each  half-formed  purpose  and  dark  thought 
of  sin  ; 
Quench  ere  it  rise  each  selfish,  low  desire, 
And  keep  my  soul  as  Thine,  calm  and  divine. 

3.  As  some  rare  perfume  in  a  vase  of  clay, 

Pervades  it  with  a  fragrance  not  its  own, 
So,  when  Thou  dwellest  in  a  mortal  soul, 
All  heaven's  own  sweetness  seems  around  it 
thrown. 
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450  THE  CHRIST! AX  LIFE 

4.  Abide  in  me  :  there  have  been  moments  blest, 

When   I  have  heard  Thy  voice  and  felt  Thy 
power  ; 
Then  evil  lost  its  grasp  ;  and  passion,  hushed, 
Owned  the  divine  enchantment  of  the  hour. 

5.  These  were  but  seasons  beautiful  and  rare; 

Abide  in  me,  and  they  shall  ever  be  ; 
Fulfil  at  once  Thy  precept  and  my  prayer, 
Come,  and  abide  in  me,  and  I  in  Thee. 

Harriet  Beecher  Stowe    1855 

596      "HEAR  Lord  and  Master  mine,      S-M- 
±J     Thy  happy  servant  see  : 
My  conqueror,  with  what  joy  divine 
Thy  captive  clings  to  Thee. 

2.  I  would  not  walk  alone, 

But  still  with  Thee,  my  God  ; 
At  every  step  my  blindness  own 
And  ask  of  Thee  the  road. 

3.  The  weakness  I  enjoy 

That  casts  me  on  Thy  breast  ; 
The  conflicts  that  Thy  strength  employ 
Make  me  divinely  blest. 

4.  Dear  Lord  and  Master  mine, 

Still  keep  Thy  servant  true  ; 
My  guardian  and  my  guide  divine, 
Bring,  bring  Thy  pilgrim  through. 

5.  My  conqueror  and  my  King, 

Still  keep  me  in  Thy  train  ; 
And  with  Thee  Thy  glad  captive  bring, 
When  Thou  return'st  to  reign. 

Thomas  Hornblower  Gill     1859 


ASPIRATIOX  451 

597      C\  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God,     (  •  M- 
\J     A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

2.   Return,  0  Holy  Dove,  return, 
Sweet  messenger  of  rest  ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  Thee  mourn, 
And  drove  Thee  from  mv  breast. 


y 


The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  Thy  throne, 

And  worship  only  Thee. 

So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

William  Cowper     1772 


v 

598      C\  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
yj     A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ; 
A  heart  that  always  feels  Thy  blood 
So  freely  spilt  for  me ! 

2.  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  dear  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3.  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine  ; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  Thine. 


C.  M. 


452  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE     • 

4.   Thy  nature,  dearest  Lord,  impart ; 
Come  quickly  from  above  ; 
Write  Thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  love. 

Charles  Wesley     1742 
C.  M. 

599  A  ^  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams 
ii     When  heated  in  the  chase ; 

So  pants  my  soul,  O  Lord,  for  Thee, 
And  Thy  refreshing  grace. 

2.  For  Thee,  the  Lord,  the  living  Lord, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine  : 

0  when  shall  I  behold  Thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  divine? 

3.  I  sigh  to  think  of  happier  days, 

When  Thou,  O  Lord,  wert  nigh  ; 
When  every  heart  was  tuned  to  praise, 
And  none  so  blest  as  I. 

4.  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Trust  God,  and  thou  shalt  sing 
His  praise  again,  and  find  Him  still 
Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

Tate  and  Brady     1696     Henry  Francis  Lyte     1S34 

C.  M<  6  lines 

600  CATHER,  I  know  that  all  my  life 
1        Is  portioned  out  for  me  ; 

The  changes  that  will  surely  come 
I  do  not  fear  to  see  : 

1  ask  Thee  for  a  present  mind, 

Intent  on  pleasing  Thee. 


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ASPIRATION  453 

2.  I  ask  Thee  for  a  thoughtful  love, 

Through  constant  watching  wise, 
To  meet  the  glad  with  joyful  smiles, 

And  wipe  the  weeping  eyes ; 
A  heart  at  leisure  from  itself, 

To  soothe  and  sympathize. 

3.  I  would  not  have  the  restless  will    . 

That  hurries  to  and  fro, 
Seeking  for  some  great  thing  to  do, 

Or  secret  thing  to  know  : 
1  would  be  treated  as  a  child, 

And  guided  where  I  go. 

4.  I  ask  Thee  for  the  daily  strength, 

To  none  that  ask  denied, 
A  mind  to  blend  with  outward  life, 

While  keeping  at  Thy  side  ; 
Content  to  fill  a  little  space, 

If  Thou  be  glorified. 

5.  And  if  some  things  I  do  not  ask 

Among  my  blessings  be, 
I  'd  have  my  spirit  filled  the  more 

With  grateful  love  to  Thee  ; 
More  careful,  not  to  serve  Thee  much, 

But  please  Thee  perfectly. 

Anna  L.-etitia  Waking 

601      PHRIST,  of  all  my  hopes  the  Ground 
v-/     Christ,  the  Spring  of  all  my  joy, 

Still  in  Thee  let  me  be  found. 

Still  for  Thee  my  powers  employ. 


454  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace, 

Freely  from  Thy  fulness  give  ; 
Till  I  close  my  earthly  race, 
Be  it  ,k  Christ  for  me  to  live." 

3.  When  I  touch  the  blessed  shore, 

Back  the  closing  waves  shall  roll ; 

Death's  dark  stream  shall  never  more 

Part  from  Thee  my  ravished  soul. 

4.  Thus,  O  thus,  an  entrance  give, 

To  the  land  of  cloudless  sky! 
Having  known  it  "  Christ  to  live," 
Let-  me  know  it  u  Gain  to  die." 

Ralph  Wardlaw     1S17 
7s.  6s.  D. 

602      "D^^  my  soul>  an^  stretch  thy  wings, 

IV     Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things  ' 

Toward  heaven,  thy  native  place  : 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay  ; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 
Rise  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

2.   Rivers  to  the  ocean  run. 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun  ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source  : 
So  a  soul,  that  \s  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  His  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  His  abode. 

To  rest  in  His  embrace. 


ASPIRATION  455 

3.  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given, 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

Robert  Seagra\-e     1742 
P.  M. 

603        I    ORD,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 
J-i     Thou  art  scattering  full  and  free  ; 
Showers,  the  thirsty  land  refreshing ; 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me, 
Even  me. 

2.  Pass  me  not,  O  gracious  Father, 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be  ; 
Thou  might'st  leave  me,  but  the  rather 
Let  Thy  mercy  light  on  me, 
Even  me. 

3.  Pass  me  not,  O  tender  Saviour, 

Let  me  love  and  cling  to  Thee  ; 
I  am  longing  for  Thy  favor ; 

When  Thou  comest,  call  for  me, 
Even  me. 

4.  Pass  me  not,  O  mighty  Spirit, 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see  ; 
Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit, 

Speak  the  word  of  power  to  me, 
Even  me. 


456  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

5.   Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless, 
Blood  of  God,  so  rich  and  free, 
Grace  of  God,  so  strong  and  boundless, 
[Magnify  them  all  in  me, 

Lven   me.  Elizabeth  Codner     i860 

8s.  7s.  7. 

(3Q4       T  ESUS  wept !  those  tears  are  over, 
J       But  His  heart  is  still  the  same  ; 
Kinsman,  Friend,  and  Elder  Brother, 
Is  His  everlasting  Name. 

Saviour,  who  can  love  like  Thee, 
Gracious  One  of  Bethany? 

2.  When  the  pangs  of  trial  seize  me, 

When  the  waves  of  sorrow  roll, 
I  will  lay  my  head  on  Jesus, 
Pillow  of  the  troubled  soul. 

Surely,  none  can  feel  like  Thee, 
Weeping  One  of  Bethany! 

3.  Jesus  wept !   and  still  in  glory. 

He  can  mark  each  mourner's  tear  ; 
Living  to  retrace  the  story 

Of  the  hearts  He  solaced  here. 
Lord,  when  I  am  called  to  die. 
Let  me  think  of  Bethany. 

4.  Jesus  wept !   that  tear  of  sorrow, 

Is  a  legacy  of  love, 
Yesterday,  to-day,  to-morrow, 
He  the  same  doth  ever  prove. 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me, 
Living  One  of  Bethany  ! 

John  Ross  Macduff    1859 


TRIAL  AND  CONFLICT  457 

8s.  4. 

605  AyT^  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 

1V1      Far  from   my  home,  on  life's  rough 
way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

u  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

2.  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

3.  If  Thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize, —  it  ne'er  was  mine  : 

1  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine 

tl  Thy  will  be  done !  " 

4.  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  Guest, 
Mv  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest  ■ 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

5.  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day  ; 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

6.  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more 
The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I  '11  sing  upon  a  happier  shore. 

"  Thy  will  be  done  !  " 

Charlotte  Elliott     i?;4 

606  T  DO  not  ask  that  life  *nay  be,        c-  M- 
1      O  Lord,  a  pleasant  road  ; 

Nor  that  Thou  wouldest  take  from  me, 
Aught  of  its  weary  load. 


458  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  For  one  thing  chiefly  do  I  plead, 

Dear  Lord,  lead  me  aright : 
Though  strength  should  fail,  and  heart  should 
bleed, 
Lead  me  through  peace  to  light. 

3.  I  do  not  ask  to  understand 

My  cross,  my  way  to  see  ; 
Let  me,  in  darkness,  feel  Thy  hand, 
And  simply  follow  Thee. 

4.  Joy  is  like  day,  but  peace  divine 

May  rule  the  quiet  night  : 
Lead  me,  till  perfect  day  shall  shine, 
O  Lord,  through  peace  to  light. 

Adelaide  Anne  Proctor 
C.  M. 

60*7       [    ORD,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee, 
i-/     And  plead  to  be  forgiven, 
So  let  Thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  our  souls  for  Heaven. 

2.  Help  us,  through  good  report  and  ill, 

Our  daily  cross  to  bear ; 
Like  Thee,  to  do  our  Father's  will, 
Our  brethren's  griefs  to  share. 

3.  If  joy  shall  at  Thy  bidding  fly, 

And  griefs  dark  day  come  on, 
We  in  our  turn  would  meekly  cry, 
Father,  Thy  will  be  done. 

4.  Should  friends  misjudge,  or  foes  defame, 

Or  brethren  faithless  prove, 
Then,  like  Thine  own,  be  all  our  aim 
To  conquer  them  by  love. 


TRIAL  AXD  CONFLICT  459 

5.   Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 
Forgiving  and  forgiven, 
O  may  we  lead  the  pilgrim's  life, 
And  follow  Thee  to  Heaven. 

John  Hampden  Gurney    1838 

608       U  0W  tender  is  Thy  hand,  s-  M- 

11      O  Thou  beloved  Lord : 
Afflictions  come  at  Thy  command, 
And  leave  us  at  Thy  word. 

2.  How  gentle  was  the  rod 

That  chastened  us  for  sin  : 
How  soon  we  found  a  smiling  God, 
Where  deep  distress  had  been. 

3.  A  Father's  hand  we  felt, 

A  Father's  heart  we  knew  : 
With  tears  of  penitence  we  knelt, 
And  found  His  word  was  true. 

4.  We  told  Him  all  our  grief, 

We  thought  of  Jesus'  love  ; 

A  sense  of  pardon  brought  relief, 

And  bade  our  pains  remove. 

5.  Xow  we  will  bless  the  Lord, 

And  in  His  strength  confide 
Forever  be  His  name  adored, 
For  there  is  none  beside. 

Thomas  Hastings    1834 


609       r\EAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
\J     On  Thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  Thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 


c.  M 


460  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  To  Thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  Thou  alone  canst  heal  ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3.  But  O,  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  Thee  mine  ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4.  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  Thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

5.  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still; 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat, 
With  humble  hope  attend  Thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  Thy  feet. 

Anne  Steele    1760 
C.  M. 

610      \H7^  bless  Thee  for  Thy  peace,  O  God 
VV       Deep  as  the  soundless  sea, 
Which  falls  like  sunshine  on  the  road 
Of  those  who  trust  in  Thee. 

2.  That  peace  which  suffers  and  is  strong, 

Trusts  where  it  cannot  see, 
Deems  not  the  trial-way  too  long, 
But  leaves  the  end  with  Thee. 

3.  Such,  Father,  give  our  hearts  such  peace, 

Whate'er  the  outward  be, 
Till  all  life's  discipline  shall  cease, 

And  we  go  home  to  Thee.  anun   i86? 


TRIAL  AND  CONFLICT  461 

C     M 

Q\  ]        C\  THOU,  whose  filmed  and  failing  eye, 
\J      Ere  vet  it  closed  in  death, 
Beheld  Thy  mother's  agony, 
The  shameful  cross  beneath: 

2.  Remember  them,  like  her,  through  whom 

The  sword  of  grief  is  driven, 
And  O,  to  cheer  their  cheerless  gloom, 
Be  Thy  dear  mercy  given. 

3.  Let  Thine  own  word  of  tenderness 

Drop  on  them  from  above  ; 
Its  music  shall  the  lone  heart  bless, 
Its  touch  shall  heal  with  love. 

4.  O  Son  of  Mary,  Son  of  God, 

Thy  way  of  mortal  ill, 
By  Thy  blest  feet  in  triumph  trod, 
Our  feet  are  treading  still. 

5.  But  not  with  strength  like  Thine,  we  go 

This  dark  and  dreadful  way  ; 
As  Thou  wert  strengthened  in  Thy  woe, 
So  strengthen  us„we  pray. 

Alexander  Ramsay  Thompson     1869 
L.  M.  6  lines 

0^2    \\  7HEX  gathering  clouds  around  I  view, 
VV  And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  Him  I  lean  who  not  in  vain 
Experienced  every  human  pain; 
He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2.   If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way  ; 


462  THE  CHRISTIAX  LIFE 

To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  sin  I  would  not  do  ; 

Still  He  who  felt  temptation's  power, 

Shall  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3.  When,  sorrowing,  o'er  some  stone  I  bend, 
Which  covers  what  was  once  a  friend, 
And  from  his  voice,  his  hand,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while  ; 

Thou,  Saviour,  mark'st  the  tears  I  shed, 
For  Thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4.  And  O,  when  I  have  safely  past 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  Thou  hast  died  ; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

Robert  Grant    1806 
7S.  5. 

613    T^T  t^le  ^ark  anc*  ci°udy  day, 

1      When  earth's  riches  flee  away, 
And  the  last  hope,  will  not  stay, 
Saviour,  comfort  me. 

2.  When  the  secret  idol 's  gone, 
That  my  poor  heart  yearned  upon, 
Desolate,  bereft,  alone, 

Saviour,  comfort  me. 

3.  Thou  who  wast  so  sorely  tried, 
In  the  darkness  crucified, 

Bid  me  in  Thy  love  confide : 
Saviour,  comfort  me. 


TRIAL  AXD  COXFLICT  463 

4.  In  these  hours  of  sad  distress, 
Let  me  know  He  loves  no  less, 
Bids  me  trust  His  faithfulness: 

Saviour,  comfort  me. 

5.  Not  unduly  let  me  grieve, 
Meekly  the  kind  stripes  receive 
Let  me  humbly  still  believe  ; 

Saviour,  comfort  me. 

6.  So  shall  it  be  good  for  me 
Much  afflicted  now  to  be, 
If  Thou  wilt  but  tenderly, 

Saviour,  comfort  me. 


614      T  N  the  hour  of  trial> 
1    J 


George  Rawson    1853 
6s.  5s.  D. 


esus,  pray  for  me  ; 
Lest,  by  base  denial, 

I  depart  from  Thee. 
When  Thou  seest  me  waver, 

With  a  look  recall ; 
Nor  for  fear  or  favor, 

Suffer  me  to  fall. 

2.  If,  with  sore  affliction, 

Thou  in  love  chastise, 
Pour  Thy  benediction 

On  the  sacrifice. 
Freely  on  Thine  altar 

I  will  lay  my  will, 
And,  though  flesh  may  falter, 

Bless  and  praise  Thee  still. 


464  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3.  When  my  lamp  low  burning, 

Sinks  in  mortal  pain  ; 
Earth  to  earth  returning, 

Dust  to  dust  again  ; 
On  Thy  truth  relying, 

In  that  hour  of  strife, 
Jesus,  take  me,  dying, 

To  eternal  life. 

James  Montgomery    1834 


Q\&      f\  LET  him  whose  sorrow 
\J     No  relief  can  find, 
Trust  in  God  and  borrow 

Ease  for  heart  and  mind : 
Where  the  mourner  weeping 

Sheds  the  secret  tear, 
God  His  watch  is  keeping, 

Though  none  else  is  near. 

2.  God  will  never  leave  us, 

xA.ll  our  wants  He  knows, 
Feels  the  pains  that  grieve  us, 

Sees  our  cares  and  woes : 
When  in  grief  we  languish, 

He  will  dry  the  tear, 
Who  His  children's  anguish 

Soothes  with  succor  near. 

3.  All  our  woe  and  sadness 

In  this  world  below, 
Balance  not  the  gladness 
We  in  heaven  shall  know, 


6s.  5s.  D. 


TRIAL  AXD  CONFLICT  465 

When  our  gracious  Saviour, 

In  the  realms  above 
Crowns  us  with  His  favor, 

Fills  us  with  His  love. 

Heinrich  Oswald    Tr.  by  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox     1841 

IIS.    IOS 

616  POME  unto  Me,  when  shadows  darkly 
v^     gather, 

When  the  sad  heart  is  weary  and  distressed, 
Seeking  for  comfort  from  your  heavenly  Father, 
Come  unto  Me,  and  I  will  give  you  rest. 

2.  Large  are  the  mansions  in  thy  Father's  dwell- 
ing, 
Glad  are  the  homes  that  sorrows  never  dim  ; 
Sweet  are  the  harps  in  holy  music  swelling, 
Soft  are  the  tones  which  raise  the  heavenly 
hymn. 

5.  There,  like  an  Eden  blossoming  in  gladness, 
Bloom  the  fair  flowers  the  earth  too  rudely 
pressed  ; 
Come  unto  Me  all  ye  who  droop  in  sadness, 
Come  unto  Me,  and  I  will  give  you  rest ! 

Catherine  Harbison  Esling    183Q 

617  T"^  trough  unruffled  seas  s-  M- 

1      Toward  heaven  we  calmly  sail, 
With  grateful  hearts,  O  God,  to  Thee, 
We  '11  own  the  favoring  gale. 

2.   But  should  the  surges  rise, 
And  rest  delay  to  come, 
Blest  be  the  sorrow,  kind  the  storm, 
Which  drives  us  nearer  home. 
30 


466  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

3.  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

All  yield  to  Thy  control ; 
Thy  tender  mercies  shall  illume 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

4.  Teach  us,  in  every  state, 

To  make  Thy  will  our  own  ; 
And  when  the  joys  of  sense  depart, 
To  live  by  faith  alone. 

Augustus  Montague  Toplady    1772 

IOS. 

618      T    EAD  us>  °  Father!  in  the  paths  of 
l->     peace; 
Without  Thy  guiding  hand  we  go  astray. 
And  doubts  appal,  and  sorrows  still  increase ; 
Lead  us  through  Christ,  the  true  and  living 
way. 

2.  Lead  us,  O  Father !  in  the  paths  of  truth  ; 

Unhelped  by  Thee,  in  error's  maze  we  grope, 
While  passion  stains,  and  folly  dims  our  youth, 
And  age  comes  on  uncheered  by  faith  and 
hope. 

3.  Lead  us,  O  Father !  in  the  paths  of  right ; 

Blindly  we  stumble  when  we  walk  alone, 
Involved  in  shadows  of  a  darksome  night, 
Only  with  Thee  we  journey  safely  on. 

4.  Lead  us,  O  Father !   to  Thy  heavenly  rest, 

However  rough  and  steep  the  path  may  be, 
Through  joy  or  sorrow,  as  Thou  deemest  best, 
Until  our  lives  are  perfected  in  Thee. 

William  Henry  Burleigh    1871 


TRIAL  AXD  COXFLICT  467 

619  T  ULE^  the  Christ  of  God  ; 
1      I  rest  on  love  divine  ; 

And  with  unfaltering  lip  and  heart, 
I  call  this  Saviour  mine. 

2.  His  cross  dispels  each  doubt ; 

I  bury  in  His  tomb 
Each  thought  of  unbelief  and  fear, 
Each  lingering  shade  of  gloom. 

3.  I  praise  the  God  of  grace  ; 

I  trust  His  truth  and  might ; 
He  calls  me  His,  I  call  Him  mine, 
My  God,  my  Joy,  my  Light. 

4.  In  Him  is  only  good, 

In  me  is  only  ill ; 
My  ill  but  draws  His  goodness  forth, 
And  me  He  loveth  still. 

5.  'Tis  He  who  saveth  me, 

And  freely  pardon  gives ; 
I  love  because  He  loveth  me, 
I  live  because  He  lives. 

6.  My  life  with  Him  is  hid, 

My  death  has  passed  away, 
My  clouds  have  melted  into  light, 
My  midnight  into  day. 

HORATIfS    BONAR      1863 

620  PAST  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 
\y     Only  lean  upon  His  word  : 

Thou  shalt  soon  have  cause  to  bless, 
His  eternal  faithfulness. 


468  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  Ever  in  the  raging  storm 

Thou   shalt  see  His  cheering  form, 
Hear  His  pledge  of  coming  aid  : 
"  It  is  I,  be  not  afraid." 

3.  Cast  thy  burden  at  His  feet ; 
Linger  at  His  mercy-seat  : 
He  will  lead  thee  by  the  hand 
Gently  to  the  better  land. 

4    He  will  gird  thee  by  His  power, 
In  thy  weary,  fainting  hour; 
Lean  then,  loving,  on  His  word  ; 
Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord. 

John  Cennick    1745    George  Rawsox    1857 

021       AU^IT,  my  sou^  uPon  tlle  Lord.       7S- 
VV      To  His  gracious  promise  flee, 
Laying  hold  upon  His  word, 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

2.  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case 

Seem  peculiar,  still  to  thee, 
God  has  promised  needful  grace ; 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3.  Days  of  trial,  days  of  grief, 

In  succession  thou  mayst  see  ; 
This  is  still  thy  sweet  relief, 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4.  Rock  of  ages !  I  'm  secure, 

With  Thy  promise,  full  and  free. 
Faithful,  positive,  and  sure, 

"As  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

William  Freeman  Lloyd     1853 


COMFORT  AXD  PRIVILEGES  469 

78. 

(322      1 1  THEN  our  heads  arc  bowed  with  woe, 
VV       When  our  bitter  tears  o'erflow, 
When  we  mourn  the  lost,  the  dear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

2.  Thou  our  throbbing  flesh  hast  worn. 
Thou  our  mortal  griefs  hast  borne, 
Thou  hast  shed  the  human  tear; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mar}',  hear. 

3.  When  the  solemn  death-bell  tolls 
For  our  own  departing  souls, 
When  our  final  doom  is  near, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

4.  Thou  hast  bowed  the  dying  head, 
Thou  the  blood  of  life  has  shed, 
Thou  hast  filled  a  mortal  bier; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

5.  When  the  heart  is  sad  within 
With  the  thought  of  all  its  sin. 
When  the  spirit  shrinks  with  fear, 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

6.  Thou,  the  shame,,  the  grief  hast  known; 
Though  the  sins  were  not  Thine  own. 
Thou  hast  deigned  their  load  to  bear  ; 
Jesus,  Son  of  Mary,  hear. 

Henry  Hart  Milman 

623      CHADOW  of  a  mighty  rock,  :s- 

O      Stretching  o'er  a  weary  land. 
Hide  me  from  the  tempest's  shock. 
Let  me  in  Thy  shelter  stand. 


470  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE       ' 

2.  When  Thy  presence,  O  my  God, 

Brighter  is  than  eye  can  see, 
Shadow  on  the  heavenward  road, 
Let  me  find  my  shade  in  Thee. 

3.  When  life's  passions  o'er  me  break? 

Like  a  storm  against  the  wall, 
Let  me  find  for  mercy's  sake, 
Shelter  where  Thy  shadows  fall. 

4.  Out  of  Thee  are  shades  of  death, 

Weary  ways,  and  hours  unblest ; 
Shadow  of  the  rock,  beneath 
Thee  alone  are  joy  and  rest. 

5.  Till  the  race  of  life  be  run, 

Till  my  soul  in  rest  be  laid, 
God  of  gods,  Thou  art  my  sun  ; 
Son  of  God,  be  Thou  my  shade  ! 

John  Samuel  Bewlev  Monsell    186* 
P.  M. 

624       A  ^^  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid, 
i\     Art  thou  sore  distressed  ? 
'  Come  to  Me,'  saith  One,  '  and  coming, 
Be  at  rest.' 

2.  Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him, 

If  He  be  my  guide? 
i  In  His  feet  and  hands  are  wound-prints, 
And  His  side.' 

3.  Is  there  diadem,  as  monarch, 

That  His  brow  adorns? 
i  Yea,  a  crown,  in  very  surety, 
But  of  thorns/ 


COM  FOR  T  A  ND  PR/ VI LEGES  471 

4.  If  I  find  Him,  if  I  follow. 

What  His  guerdon  here? 
4  Many  a  sorrow,  man)'  a  labor, 
Many  a  tear.' 

5.  If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  hath  He  at  last? 
'  Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  ended, 
Jordan  passed.' 

6.  If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me, 

Will  He  say  me  nay? 
1  Not  till  earth,  and  not  till  heaven 
Pass  away.' 

7.  Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 

Is  He  sure  to  bless? 
Saints,  apostles,  prophets,  martyrs, 
Answer,  '  Yes.' 

Joseph  of  the  Studium    Ab.  750    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xeale     186a 

L.  M.  with  chorus 

625       U  E  Ieadeth  me  :   O  blessed  thought, 

II      O    words    with    heavenly    comfort 
fraught, 
Whate'er  I  do,  where'er  I  be, 
Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  Ieadeth  me. 

Cho. —  He  Ieadeth  me,  He  Ieadeth  me, 

By  his  own  hand  He  Ieadeth  me  ; 
His  faithful  foll'wer  I  would  be, 
For  by  His  hand  He  Ieadeth  me. 

2.  Sometimes  'mid  scenes  of  deepest  gloom, 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom, 


472  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

By  waters  still,  o'er  troubled  sea, 

Still  'tis  His  hand  that  leadeth  me. —  CHO. 

3.  Lord,  I  would  clasp  Thy  hand  in  mine, 
Nor  ever  murmur  nor  repine ; 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see, 

Since  't  is  my  God  that  leadeth  me. —  CHO. 

4.  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done, 
When,  by  Thy  grace,  the  victory  's  won, 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee, 

Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. —  CHO. 

Josefh  Henry  Gilmore    1859 
S.  M. 

626      TJOW  gentle  God's  commands! 
1 1      How  kind  His  precepts  are  ! 
"  Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  His  constant  care." 

2.  While  Providence  supports, 

Let  saints  securely  dwell ; 
That  hand,  which  bears  all  nature  up, 
Shall  guide  His  children  well. 

3.  Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind  ? 
Haste  to  your  heavenly  Father's  throne^ 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 

4.  His  goodness  stands  approved, 

Down  to  the  present  day; 
I  '11  drop  my  burden  at  His  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away. 

Philip  Doddridge    174c 


COM  FOR  T  AND  PR1 1  '/LEGES  473 

p.  M. 

627      'THROUGH  the  love  of  God  our  Sav- 
1  iour, 

All  will  be  well : 
Free  and  changeless  is  His  favor: 

All,  all  is  well. 
Precious  is  the  blood  that  healed  us, 
Perfect  is  the  grace  that  sealed  us  ; 
Strong  the  hand  stretched  out  to  shield  us, 
All  must  be  well. 

2.  Though  we  pass  through  tribulation 

All  will  be  well  : 
Ours  is  such  a  full  salvation 

All,  all  is  well. 
Happy,  still  in  God  confiding, 
Fruitful,  if  in  Christ  abiding, 
Holy,  through  the  Spirit's  guiding, 

All  must  be  well. 

3.  We  expect  a  bright  to-morrow  ; 

All  will  be  well  ; 
Faith  can  sing  through  days  of  sorrow, 

All,  all  is  well. 
On  our  Father's  love  relying, 
Jesus  every  need  supplying, 
Or  in  living,  or  in  dying, 

All  must  be  well. 

Mary  Bowly  Peters    1646 


628      T^HE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is  ; 
1       I  shall  be  well  supplied  : 
Since  He  is  mine  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 


s.  M. 


474  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows ; 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3.  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim  ; 
And  guides  me,  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  His  most  holy  name. 

4.  While  He  affords  His  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear; 
Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade 
My  Shepherd  's  with  me  there. 

5.  In  spite  of  all  my  foes, 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6.  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days ; 

Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 
C.  M.  D. 

629     H^HROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of 
1  life, 

In  trouble,  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2.  Of  His  deliverance  I  will  boast, 
Till  all  that  are  distressed 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 


COMFORT  AXD  PRIVILEGES  475 

3.  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  His  name; 
When  in  distress  to  Him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 

4.  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just  ; 
Deliverance  He  affords  to  all, 
Who  on  His  succor  trust. 

5.  O  make  but  trial  of  His  love  ; 

Experience  will  decide, 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

6.  Fear  Him,  ye  saints,  and  ye  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear ; 
Make  ye  His  service  your  delight, — 
He  '11  make  your  wants  His  care. 


Tate  and  Brady     1696 
C.  M. 

630   'THE  Lord  's  my  Shepherd.  I  '11  not  want 
1       He  makes  me  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green;   He  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 


My  soul  He  doth  restore  again  ; 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness, 

E'en  for  His  own  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale, 

Yet  will  I  fear  none  ill ; 
For  Thou  art  with  me,  and  Thy  rod 

And  staff  me  comfort  still. 


476  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4.  My  table  Thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes  ; 
My  head  Thou  dost  with  oil  anoint, 
And  my  cup  overflows. 

5.  Goodness  and  mercy,  all  my  life, 

Shall  surely  follow  me  ; 
And  in  God's  house  for  evermore 
My  dwelling-place  shall  be. 

Francis  Rous    1643 
C.  M. 

631  'T^HERE  is  a  safe  and  secret  place 

1       Beneath  the  wings  divine, 
Reserved  for  all  the  heirs  of  grace : 
O  be  that  refuge  mine  ! 

2.  The  least  and  feeblest  there  may  bide 

Uninjured  and  unawed; 
While  thousands  fall  on  every  side, 
He  rests  secure  in  God. 

3.  He  feeds  in  pastures  large  and  fair 

Of  love  and  truth  divine; 
O  child  of  God,  O  glory's  heir, 
How  rich  a  lot  is  thine  ! 

4.  A  hand  almighty  to  defend, 

An  ear  for  every  call, 
An  honored  life,  a  peaceful  end, 
And  heaven  to  crown  it  all ! 

Henry  Francis  Lyte    1334 
C.  M. 

632  PALM  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm, 
v^     Soft  resting  on  Thy  breast ; 

Soothe  me  with  holy  hymn  and  psalm, 
And  bid  my  spirit  rest. 


COM  FOR  T  AXD  PR1 1  'I  LEGES  47? 

2.  Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  mc  calm  ; 

Let  Thine  outstretched  wing 
Be  like  the  shade  of  Elim's  palm, 
Beside  her  desert  spring. 

3.  Yes,  keep  me  calm,  though  loud  and  rude, 

The  sounds  my  ear  that  greet ; 
Calm  in  the  closet's  solitude, 
Calm  in  the  bustling  street ; 

4.  Calm  in  the  hour  of  buoyant  health, 

Calm  in  my  hour  of  pain; 
Calm  in  my  poverty  or  wealth, 
Calm  in  my  loss  or  gain  ; 

5.  Calm  in  the  sufferance  of  wrong, 

Like  Him  who  bore  my  shame, 
Calm  'mid  the  threatening,  taunting  throng 
Who  hate  Thy  holy  name. 

HORATUS  BONAR      1S57 
C.   M. 

633      OPPRESSED  with  noon-day's  scorch 
\J     ing  heat, 
To  yonder  cross  I  flee  ; 
Beneath  its  shelter  take  my  seat : 
No  shade  like  this  for  me  ! 

2.  Beneath  that  cross  clear  waters  burst  — 

A  fountain  sparkling  free  ; 
And  there  I  quench  my  desert  thirst ; 
No  spring  like  this  for  me  ! 

3.  A  stranger  here,  I  pitch  my  tent 

Beneath  this  spreading  tree  ; 
Here  shall  my  pilgrim  life  be  spent : 
No  home  like  this  for  me  ! 


478  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4.  For  burdened  ones  a  resting-place, 
Beside  that  cross  I  see  ; 
I  here  cast  off  my  weariness  : 
No  rest  like  this  for  me  ! 

HORATIUS  BOXAR      1856 
IO.   10. 

634  DEACE,    perfect    peace,    in    this    dai* 
L        world  of  sin  ? 

The  blood  of  Jesus  whispers  peace  within. 

2.  Peace,    perfect    peace,    by     thronging    duties 

pressed  ? 
To  do  the  will  of  Jesus, —  this  is  rest. 

3.  Peace,    perfect    peace,    with    sorrows    surging 

round  ? 
On  Jesus'  bosom  naught  but  calm  is  found. 

4.  Peace,  perfect  peace,  with  loved  ones  faraway? 
In  Jesus'  keeping  we  are  safe,  and  they. 

5.  Peace,  perfect  peace,  our  future  all  unknown 
Jesus  we  know,  and  He  is  on  the  throne. 

6.  Peace,  perfect  peace,  death  shadowing   us  and 

ours : 
Jesus  has  vanquished  death  and  all  its  powers. 

7.  It  is  enough  :  earth's  struggles  soon  shall  cease, 
And  Jesus  call  us  to  heaven's  perfect  peace. 

Edward  Henry  Bickersteth     1870 
L.  M. 

635  COMPLETE  in  Thee,  no  work  of  mine 
\j     May  take,  dear  Lord,  the  place  of 

Thine  : 
Thy  blood  has  pardon  bought  for  me, 
And  I  am  now  complete  in  Thee. 


COMFOR  T  AND  PR/ 1  "/LEGES  479 

2.  Complete  in  Thee,  no  more  shall  sin 
Thy  grace  has  conquered,  reign  within  ; 
Thy  voice  will  bid  the  tempter  flee, 
And  I  shall  stand  complete  in  Thee. 

3.  Complete  in  Thee,  each  want  supplied, 
And  no  good  thing  to  me  denied, 
Since  Thou  my  portion,  Lord,  wilt  be, 
1  ask  no  more,  complete  in  Thee. 

4.  Dear  Saviour,  when  before  Thy  bar 
All  tribes  and  tongues  assembled  are, 
Among  Thy  chosen  may  I  be 

At  Thy  right  hand,  complete  in  Thee. 

5.  Complete  in  Thee,  forever  blest, 
Of  all  Thy  fulness,  Lord,  possessed, 
Thy  praise  throughout  eternity, 
Thy  love  I  '11  sing,  complete  in  Thee. 

Aaron  Robarts  Wolfe     1852 
L.  M. 

636    FOUNTAIN  of  grace,  rich,  full,  and  free 
1        What  need  I,  that  is  not  in  Thee  ? 
Full  pardon,  strength  to  meet  the  day, 
And  peace  which  none  can  take  away. 

2.  Doth  sickness  fill  my  heart  with  fear? 
'T  is  swget  to  know  that  Thou  art  near ; 
Am  I  with  dread  of  justice  tried  ? 

'T  is  sweet  to  know  that  Christ  hath  died. 

3.  In  life,  Thy  promises  of  aid 
Forbid  my  heart  to  be  afraid  ; 

In  death,  peace  gently  veils  the  eyes  ; 
Christ  rose,  and  I  shall  surely  rise. 


480  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4.  O  all-sufficient  Saviour,  be 
This  all-sufficiency  to  me  ; 
Nor  pain,  nor  sin,  nor  death  can  harm 
The  weakest,  shielded  by  Thine  arm. 

James  Edmeston    1844 
L.  M. 

637      C\   LOVE  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 
\J     Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear. 
On  Thee  we  cast  each  earth-born  care : 
We  smile  at  pain  while  Thou  art  near ! 

2.  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 

And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year ; 
No  path  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread, 

Our  hearts  still  whispering,  Thou  art  neare 

3.  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief, 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear ; 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leaf, 
Shall  softly  tell  us,  Thou  art  near! 

4.  On  Thee  we  fling  our  burdening  woe, 

O  Love  divine,  forever  dear ; 
Content  to  suffer,  while  we  know, 
Living  and  dying,  Thou  art  near ! 

Oliver  Wendell  Holmes     1855 
8s.  7s, 

838       A  LL  unseen  the  Master  walketh 
A     By  the  toiling  servant's  side; 
Comfortable  words  He  speaketh, 
While  His  hands  uphold  and  guide. 
2.  Grief  nor  pain  nor  any  sorrow 

Rends  thy  heart,  to  Him  unknown; 
He  to-day,  and  He  to-morrow, 
Grace  sufficient  gives  His  own. 


COMFORT  AND  PRIVILEGES  481 

3.   Holy  strivings  nerve  and  strengthen  ; 
Long  endurance  wins  the  crown  : 
When  the  evening  shadows  lengthen. 
Thou  shalt  lay  thy  burden  down. 

Thomas  MacKellak 

639       A  LWAYS  with  us<  always  with  us, 

A     Words  of  cheer  and  words  of  love; 
Thus  the  risen  Saviour  whispers. 
From  His  dwelling-place  above. 

2.  With  us  when  we  toil  in  sadness. 

Sowing  much,  and  reaping  none  ; 
Telling  us  that  in  the  future 
Golden  harvests  shall  be  won. 

3.  With  us  when  the  storm  is  sweeping 

O'er  our  pathway  dark  and  drear; 
Waking  hope  within  our  bosoms. 
Stilling  every  anxious  fear. 

4.  With  us  in  the  lonely  valley. 

When  we  cross  the  chilling  stream  : 
Lighting  up  the  steps  to  glory 
With  salvation's  radiant  beam. 

Edwin  Henry  Xevin     1857 
C.  M.  5  lines 

64:0      T^HE  Lord  's  my  Shepherd,  and  I  know 
1       For  all  my  wants  He  cares: 
He  leads  where  peaceful  waters  flow. 
And  where  the  greenest  pastures  grow, 
A  rest  for  me  prepares. 

2.   If  e'er  I  faint  with  noonday  heat, 
He  pities  my  distress  ; 
31 


482  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Revives  my  soul  with  cordial  sweet, 
And,  for  His  name's  sake,  leads  my  feet 
In  paths  of  righteousness. 

3.  Yea,  though  I  walk  death's  valley  drear, 

My  Shepherd  at  my  side 
Will  bid  mq  naught  of  evil  fear, 
And  with  His  rod  and  staff  be  near 

To  comfort  and  to  guide. 

4.  For  me  He  has  a  table  spread 

In  spite  of  all  my  foes  ; 
His  oil  of  grace  perfumes  my  head, 
And,  with  His  blessings  on  me  shed, 

My  cup  of  joy  o'erflows. 

5.  Through  all  my  life  His  love  and  grace 

Will  surely  follow  me  ; 
And  in  His  holy  dwelling  place, 
Where  I  shall  see  Him  face  to  face, 

My  home  shall  ever  be. 

Edward  A.  Collier     1887 

641  DLESSED  are  the  pure  in  heart  " 

-D     They  have  loved  the  better  part 
When  life's  journey  they  have  trod, 
They  shall  go  to  see  their  God. 

2.  Till  in  glory  they  appear, 
They  shall  often  see  Him  here ; 
And  His  grace  shall  learn  to  know 
In  His  glorious  works  below. 

3.  When  the  sun  begins  to  rise, 
Spreading  brightness  through  the  skies, 


COMFORT  AND  PRIVILEGES  483 

They  will  love  to  praise  and  bless 
Christ,  the  Sun  of  righteousness. 

4.  In  the  watches  of  the  night, 
When  the  stars  are  clear  and  bright, 
"Thus  the  just  shall  shine,"  they  say, 
44  In  the  Resurrection  day." 

5.  God  in  everything  they  see: 
First  in  all  their  thoughts  is  He; 
They  have  loved  the  better  part ; 
"  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart !  " 

John  Mason  Neale     1844 
CM.  5  lines 

642       r\EAR  Lord  and  Father  of  mankind, 

U      Forgive  our  feverish  ways  ! 
Reclothe  us  in  our  rightful  mind  ; 
In  purer  lives  Thy  service  find, 
In  deeper  reverence,  praise. 

2.  In  simple  trust  like  theirs  who  heard, 

Beside  the  Syrian  sea, 
The  gracious  calling  of  the  Lord, 
Let  us,  like  them,  without  a  word 

Rise  up  and  follow  Thee. 

3.  O  Sabbath  rest  by  Galilee  ! 

O  calm  of  hills  above, 
Where  Jesus  knelt  to  share  with  Thee 
The  silence  of  eternity, 

Interpreted  by  love  ! 

4.  With  that  deep  hush  subduing  all 

Our  words  and  works  that  drown 


484  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

The  tender  whisper  of  Thy  call, 
As  noiseless  let  Thy  blessing  fall 
As  fell  Thy  manna  down. 

5.  Drop  Thy  still  dews  of  quietness, 

Till  all  our  strivings  cease : 
Take  from  our  souls  the  strain  and  stress  ; 
And  let  our  ordered  lives  confess 

The  beauty  of  Thy  peace. 

6.  Breathe  through  the  pulses  of  desire 

Thy  coolness  and  Thy  balm  ; 
Let  sense  be  dumb,  its  heats  expire  : 
Speak  through  the  earthquake,  wind,  and  fire, 

O  still  small  voice  of  calm ! 

John  Greenleaf  Whittier     1872 

643    T  ET  m>r  life  be  hid  with  Thee>       7S' 

L'     Gracious  Saviour,  Lord  of  might : 
Saved  from  sin,  from  dangers  free, 
Lightened  by  Thy  perfect  light. 

2.  Let  my  life  be  hid  with  Thee, 

When  my  soul  is  vexed  below  ; 
Let  me  still  Thy  mercy  see, 

When  bowed  down  by  grief  and  woe. 

3.  Let  my  life  be  hid  with  Thee, 

Bound  within  Thy  life  above, 
Living  through  eternity 

In  the  realms  of  peace  and  love. 

644      ]\  l\  Y  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt :  6s-  D 

1V1      O  may  Thy  will  be  mine 
Into  Thy  hand  of  love 
I  would  my  all  resign. 


COM  FOR  T  .  tND  PRI  \  'I  LEGES  485 

Through  sorrow  or  through  joy, 

Conduct  me  as  Thine  own, 
And  help  me  still  to  say, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

2.  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt : 

If  needy  here  and  poor, 
Give  me  Thy  people's  bread, 

Their  portion  rich  and  sure. 
The  manna  of  Thy  word 

Let  my  soul  feed  upon  ; 
And  if  all  else  should  fail, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

3.  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt  : 

Though  seen  through  many  a  tearf 
Let  not  my  star  of  hope 

Grow  dim  or  disappear. 
Since  Thou  on  earth  hast  wept 

And  sorrowed  oft  alone, 
If  I  must  weep  with  Thee, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

4.  My  Jesus,  as  Thou  wilt : 

All  shall  be  well  for  me  ; 
Each  changing  future  scene 

I  gladly  trust  with  Thee. 
Straight  to  my  home  above, 

I  travel  calmly  on, 
And  sing  in  life  or  death, 

My  Lord,  Thy  will  be  done. 

Benjamin  Schmolkk     1716     Tr.  by  Jane  Borthwick     1855 


486  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

6s.  D. 

645  nPHY  way>  not  mine,  O  Lord, 

1       However  dark  it  be! 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand ; 

Choose  out  the  path  for  me. 
I  dare  not  choose  my  lot  ; 

I  would  not,  if  I  might ; 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God, 

So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

2.  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

Is  Thine :  so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  Thine, 

Else  I  must  surely  stray. 
Take  Thou  my  cup,  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  Thee  may  seem  ; 

Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill. 

3.  Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness,  or  my  health  ; 
Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 

My  poverty  or  wealth. 
Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great,  or  small ; 
Be  Thou  my  guide,  my  strength, 

My  wisdom,  and  my  all. 

HORATIUS  BONAR      1857 

6s. 

646  1\/T  Y  spirit  longs  for  Thee 

1V1      Within  my  troubled  breast, 
Unworthy  though  I  be 
Of  so  divine  a  guest. 


COMFORT  AND  PRIVILEGES  487 

2.  Of  so  divine  a  guest 

Unworthy  though  I  be, 
Yet  has  my  heart  no  rest 
Unless  it  come  from  Thee. 

3.  Unless  it  come  from  Thee, 

In  vain  I  look  around  ; 
In  all  that  I  can  see 
No  rest  is  to  be  found. 

4.  No  rest  is  to  be  found 

But  in  Thy  blessed  love  : 

O  let  my  wish  be  crowned, 

And  send  it  from  above. 

John  Byrom     1773 
5s.  4s.  D. 

647       X)  EST  of  the  weary,  Joy  of  the  sad  ; 

IV     Hope   of  the  dreary,  Light  of  the 
glad; 
Home  of  the  stranger,  Strength  to  the  end  ; 
Refuge  from  danger,  Saviour  and  Friend. 

2.  Pillow  where  lying,  Love  rests  its  head  ; 
Peace  of  the  dying,  Life  of  the  dead  ; 
Path  of  the  lowly,  Prize  at  the  end  ; 
Breath  of  the  holy,  Saviour  and  Friend. 

3.  When  my  feet  stumble,  I  '11  to  Thee  cry, 
Crown  of  the  humble,  Cross  of  the  high  ; 
When  my  steps  wander,  Over  me  bend, 
Truer  and  fonder,  Saviour  and  Friend! 

4.  Ever  confessing  Thee,  I  will  raise 
Unto  Thee  blessing,  Glory,  and  praise  ; 
All  my  endeavor,  World  without  end, 
Thine  to  be  ever,  Saviour  and  Friend  ! 

John  Samuel  Bewlev  Moxsell     1863 


488  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 


5S.  4S.  D. 


@4:8  IGHT  after  darkness,  Gain  after  loss; 

J-*     Strength     after    weakness,     Crown 
after  cross  ; 
Sweet  after  bitter,  Hope  after  fears, 
Home  after  wandering,  Praise  after  tears. 

2.  Sheaves  after  sowing,  Sun  after  rain, 
Sight  after  mystery,  Peace  after  pain  ; 
Joy  after  sorrow,  Calm  after  blast, 
Rest  after  weariness,  Sweet  rest  at  last. 

3.  Near  after  distant,  Gleam  after  gloom, 
Love  after  loneliness,  Life  after  tomb  ; 
After  long  agony,  Rapture  of  bliss, 
Right  was  the  pathway  Leading  to  this. 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal  1872 

649      T    ORD  JESUS,  are  we  one  with  Thee? 
Lrf     O  height,  O  depth  of  love  ! 
Thou  one  with  us  upon  the  tree, 
We  one  with  Thee  above. 

2.  Such  was  Thy  grace,  that  for  our  sake 

Thou  didst  from  heaven  come  down, 
With  us  of  flesh  and  blood  partake, 
In  all  our  misery  one, 

3.  Our  sins,  our  guilt,  in  love  divine 

Confessed  and  borne  by  Thee, 
The  gall,  the  curse,  the  wrath,  were  Thine, 
To  set  Thy  members  free. 

4.  Ascended  now,  in  glory  bright, 

Still  one  with  us  Thou  art  ; 
•  Nor  life,  nor  death,  nor  depth,  nor  height, 
Thy  saints  and  Thee  can  part. 


COM  FOR  T  AXD  PR/ I  '/LEGES  489 

5.  O  teach  us,  Lord,  to  know  and  own 

This  wondrous  mystery, 
That  Thou  with  us  art  truly  one, 
And  we  are  one  with  Thee. 

6.  Soon,  soon  shall  come  that  glorious  day, 

When,  seated  on  Thy  throne, 
Thou  shalt  to  wondering  worlds  display 
That  Thou  with  us  art  one. 

J    UBS  George  Deck     1837 
C.  M. 

650    WALK  in  the  light !  so  shalt  thou  kncnv 

VV       That  fellowship  of  love 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow, 
Who  reigns  in  light  above. 

2.  Walk  in  the  light !  and  thou  shalt  find 

Thy  heart  made  truly  His 
Who  dwells  in  cloudless  light  enshrined, 
In  whom  no  darkness  is. 

3.  Walk  in  the  light !  and  thou  shalt  own 

Thy  darkness  passed  away, 
Because  that  light  hath  on  thee  shone, 
In  which  is  perfect  day. 

4.  Walk  in  the  light  !  and  e'en  the  tomb     , 

No  fearful  shade  shall  wear  : 
Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom, 
For  Christ  hath  conquered  there. 

5.  Walk  in  the  light  !  and  thine  shall  be 

A  path,  though  thorny,  bright : 
For  God,  by  grace,  shall  dwell  in  thee, 
And  God  Himself  is  light. 

Bernard  Barton    1820 


490  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

IIS. 

651       I  TOW   firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of 
11  the  Lord, 

Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  word! 
What  more  can  He  say  than  to  you  He  hath 

said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2.  "  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismayed, 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid : 
I  '11  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee 

to  stand, 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3.  "  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  woe  shall  not  thee  overflow  ; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  trouble  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

4.  "  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee :  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5.  "-E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  My  people  shall  prove, 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 
A*nd  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like   lambs  they  shall   still  in   My  bosom  be 

borne. 

6.  "  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  His  foes  ; 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to 

shake, 
I  '11  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake." 

R.  Keene?    1787 


JOY  AXD  HOPE  491 

IIS. 

652   ^PHOUGH  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on 
1       our  way  ; 
The  Lord  is  our  leader,  His  word  is  our  stay  ; 
Though  suffering,  and  sorrow,  and  trial  be  near, 
The  Lord  is  our  Refuge,  and  whom  can  we  fear? 

2.  He  raiseth  the  fallen,  He  cheereth  the  faint  ; 
The  weak  and  oppressed,  He  will  hear  their 

complaint  ; 
The  way  may  be  weary,  and  thorny  the  road, 
But  how  can  we  falter?  our  help  is  in  God. 

3.  And  to  His  green  pastures  our  footsteps   He 

leads  ; 
His  flock  in  the  desert  how  kindly  He  feeds  ! 
The  lambs  in  His  bosom  He  tenderly  bears, 
And  brings  back  the  wanderers  all   safe  from 

the  snares. 

4.  Though  clouds  may  surround  us,  our  God  is 

our  light ; 
Though  storms  rage  around  us,  our  God  is  our 

might ; 
So  faint,  yet  pursuing,  still   onward  we  come  ; 
The  Lord  is  our  leader,  and  heaven  is  our  home. 

John  Nelson  Darby    1858 


653      T^HE   Lord   is  my  Shepherd  ;  no  want 
1       shall  I  know  ; 
I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe-folded  I  rest  ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow, 
Restores  me  when  wandering,  redeems  when 
oppressed. 


492  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  Through    the    valley    and     shadow    of    death 

though  I  stray, 
Since  Thou  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear  ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  Thy  staff  be  my  stay; 
No  harm  can  befall,  with  my  Comforter  near. 

3.  In  the  midst  of  affliction  my  table  is  spread  ; 

With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth 
o'er  ; 
With  perfume  and  oil  Thou  anointest  my  head  ; 
O  what  shall  I  ask  of  Thy  providence  more  ? 

4.  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 

Still  follow  my  steps  till  I  meet  Thee  above  ; 
I  seek,  by  the  path  which   my  forefathers   trod 
Through  the  land  of  their  sojourn,  Thy  king- 
dom Of   love.  James  Montgomery    1822 

654      T^HERE  is  a  blessed  home  6s-  D- 

1       Beyond  this  land  of  woe, 
Where  trials  never  come, 

Nor  tears  of  sorrow  flow  ; 
Where  faith  is  lost  in  sight, 

And  patient  hope  is  crowned, 
And  everlasting  light 

Its  glory  throws  around. 
2.  O  joy  all  joys  beyond, 

To  see  the  Lamb  who  died, 
And  count  each  sacred  wound 

In  hands,  and  feet,  and  side ; 
To  give  to  Him  the  praise 

Of  every  triumph  won, 
And  sing  through  endless  days 

The  great  things  He  hath  done. 


JO)'  AND  HOPE  493 

3.  Look  up,  ye  saints  of  God, 
Nor  fear  to  tread  below 
The  path  your  Saviour  trod 
Of  daily  toil  and  woe  ; 

Wait  but  a  little  while 

In  uncomplaining  love, 
His  own  most  gracious  smile 

Shall  welcome  you  above. 

Henry  Wnj.MMS  Baker    1S61 

s.  fee 
(555      "QEHOLD  what  wondrous  grace 
JD     The  Father  hath  bestowed 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race. 
To  call  them  sons  of  God. 

2.  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made  ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

3.  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure. 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

4.  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part. 
Send  down  Thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

5.  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne  ; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father  !  cry, 
And  Thou  the  kindred  own. 

Isaac  Watts     170; 


494  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

IIS. 

Q5Q      C\  EYES  that  are  weary,  and  hearts  that 
yJ     are  sore, 
Look  off  unto  Jesus,  now  sorrow  no  more  ! 
The  light  of  His  countenance  shineth  so  bright, 
That  here,  as  in  heaven,  there  need  be  no  night. 

2.  While  looking  to  Jesus,  my  heart  cannot  fear; 
I  tremble  no  more  when  I  see  Jesus  near; 

I  know  that  His  presence  my  safeguard  will  be, 
For,  "  Why  are  ye  troubled  ?  "  He  saith  unto  me 

3.  Still  looking  to  Jesus,  O  may  I  be  found, 
When    Jordan's    dark   waters    encompass    me 

round  : 
They  bear  me  away  in  His  presence  to  be ; 
I  see  Him  still  nearer  whom  always  I  see. 

4.  Then,  then  shall  I   know  the  full  beauty  and 

grace 
Of  Jesus,  my  Lord,  when  I  stand  face  to  face ; 
Shall  know  how  His  love  went  before  me  each 

day, 
And  wonder  that  ever  my  eyes  turned  away. 

John  Nelson  Darby    1858 

657    U  ERE  l  can  firmly  rest>  s' M 

11      I  dare  to  boast  of  this, 
That  God,  the  highest  and  the  best, 
My  friend  and  father  is. 

2.  From  dangerous  snares  He  saves: 
Where'er  He  bids  me  go, 
He  checks  the  storms  and  calms  the  waves, 
That  naught  can  work  me  woe. 


fOY  AXD  HOPE  495 

3.  He  whispers  in  my  breast 

Sweet  words  of  holy  cheer. 
How  he  who  seeks  in  God  his  rest 
Shall  ever  find  Him  near. 

4.  How  God  hath  built  above, 

A  city  fair  and  new, 
Where  eye  and  heart  shall  see  and  prove 
What  faith  has  counted  true. 

5.  My  heart  for  gladness  springs, 

It  cannot  more  be  sad, 
For  very  joy  it  laughs  and  sings, 
Sees  naught  but  sunshine  glad. 

6.  The  Sun  that  glads  mine  eyes, 

Is  Christ  the  Lord  I  love  : 
I  sing  for  joy  of  that  which  lies 
Stored  up  for  us  above. 

Paul  Gerhardt    1650    Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth     1855 

6s.  55.  12  lines, 

658   C\^  our  way  rej°^cing' 

\J     As  we  homeward  move, 
Hearken  to  our  praises, 

O  Thou  God  of  love ! 
Is  there  grief  or  sadness? 

Thine  it  cannot  be! 
Is  our  sky  beclouded? 

Clouds  are  not  from  Thee  ! 

CHO. —  On  our  way  rejoicing, 

As  we  homeward  move, 
Hearken  to  our  praises, 
O  Thou  God  of  love ! 


i96  THE  CHRIST! AX  LIFE 

2.    If  with  honest-hearted 

r  God  and  man. 
Da]  y  Thou  find 

Doing  what  we  can, 
The  .:  Whc  giv'st  the  seed-tin 

Wilt  rive  *ar^e  increas 
Crown  the  head  with  blessir 

Fill  the  heart  with  peace. —  Cho. 

;.   On  oar  way  rej :  icing 
Gladly  let  us  go; 
Conquered  hath  our  Leader; 

Vanquish.:;  is  our  ioz\ 
Christ  without,  our  safety. 

Christ  within,  our  joy  ; 
Who,  if  we  be  faithful. 

Can  our  hope  destroy?  —  Cho, 

4.   Unto  God  the  Father 
J oyful  songs  we  sing  : 
Unt     jod  the  Saviour 

Thankful  he  bring; 

Unto  God  the  Spirit 

Bow  we  and  adore. 
On  our  way  rejoicing 

Now  and  evermore. —  Cho. 

.  Msni 

659      \T  "HEX  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
V  V       To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes 


C.  M. 


JOY  AXD  HOPE  497 

2.  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3.  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,#my  all : 

4.  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

Isaac  Watts     1707 
6s.  4s. 

660      \X/^  are  kut  strangers  here, 
VV       Heaven  is  our  home  ; 
Earth  is  a  desert  drear, 

Heaven  is  our  home  : 
Danger  and  sorrow  stand 
Round  us  on  every  hand, 
Heaven  is  our  Father-land, 

Heaven  is  our  home. 

2.  What  though  the  tempests  rage? 

Heaven  is  our  home ; 
Short  is  our  pilgrimage, 

Heaven  is  our  home  : 
And  Time's  wild  wintry  blast 
Soon  shall  be  overpast, 
We  shall  reach  home  at  last ; 

Heaven  is  our  home. 

32 


498  THE  CHRISTIAX  LIFE 

3,  There  at  our  Saviour's  side, 

Heaven  is  our  home  ; 
May  we  be  glorified  ; 

Heaven  is  our  home  : 
There  are  the  good  and  blest, 
Those  we  love  most  and  best, 
Grant  us  with  them  to  rest  ; 

Heaven  is  our  home. 

4.  Grant  us  to  murmur  not, 

Heaven  is  our  home  ; 
Whate'er  our  earthly  lot, 

Heaven  is  our  home. 
Grant  us  at  last  to  stand 
There  at  Thine  own  right  hand, 
Jesus,  in  Fatherland  : 

Heaven  is  our  home  ! 

Thomas  Rawson  Taylor     1834 
6s.  4s. 

661       T7ADE,  fade,  each  earthly  joy  ; 
1        Jesus  is  mine. 
Break,  every  tender  tie  ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Dark  is  the  wilderness, 
Earth  has  no  resting-place, 
Jesus  alone  can  bless  ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

2.  Farewell,  mortality  ; 
Jesus  is  mine. 
Welcome,  eternity  ; 
Jesus  is  mine. 


JOY  AXD  HOPE  499 

Welcome,  O  loved  and  blest, 
Welcome,  sweet  scenes  of  rest, 
Welcome,  my  Saviour's  breast ; 
Jesus  is  mine. 

Catherine  Jane  Bonar     1845 
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662  f\  F0R   the  Peace  which  floweth   as  a 
V/      river, 

Making  life's  desert  places  bloom  and  smile  ! 
O  for  the  faith  to  grasp  heaven's  bright  "  for 
ever," 
Amid  the  shadows  of  earth's  "  little  while." 

2.  "A  little  while,"  for  patient  vigil-keeping, 

To  face  the  stern,  to  wrestle  with  the  strong; 
"  A  little  while,"  to  sow  the  seed  with  weeping, 
Then  bind  the  sheaves,  and  sing  the   harvest 
song. 

3.  "A  little  while  "  to  keep  the  oil  from  failing, 

"A  little  while"  faith  's  flickering  lamp  to  trim  ; 
And  then,  the  Bridegroom's  coming  footsteps 
hailing, 
To  greet  His  advent  with  the  bridal  hymn. 

4.  And  He  who  is  Himself  the  Gift  and  Giver, 

The  future  glory  and  the  present  smile, 
With  the  bright  promise  of  the  glad  "  for  ever," 
Will  light  the  shadow  of  the  "  little  while." 

Jane  Fox  Crewdson     i860 

663  C]  WHAT,  if  we  are  Christ's,  s-  M- 
\J      Is  earthly  shame  or  loss? 

Bright  shall  the  crown  of  glory  be, 
When  we  have  borne  the  cross. 


500  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

2.  Keen  was  the  trial  once, 

Bitter  the  cup  of  woe, 
When  martyred  saints,  baptized  in  blood, 
Christ's  sufferings  shared  below. 

3.  Bright  is  their  glory  now, 

Boundless  their  joy  above, 
Where,  on  the  bosom  of  their  God, 
They  rest  in  perfect  love. 

4.  Lord,  may  that  grace  be  ours, 

Like  them  in  faith  to  bear 
All  that  of  sorrow,  grief,  or  pain 
May  be  our  portion  here. 

5.  Enough,  if  Thou  at  last 

The  word  of  blessing  give, 
And  let  us  rest  beneath  Thy  feet, 
Where  saints  and  angels  live. 

Henry  Williams  Baker    1852 
S.  M. 

664     V^  servants  of  the  Lord, 
I       Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  wrord, 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 

2.  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  His  sight, 
For  awful  is  His  name. 

3.  Watch  !   't  is  your  Lord's  command  ; 

And  while  we  speak,  He  's  near: 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 


WA  TCHFl  TLNESS  AND  PRA  YER         501 

4.  O  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

5.  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 

With  His  own  royal  hand, 
And  raise  that  faithful  servant's  head 
Amid  the  angelic  band. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 


665      [    ORD,  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day, 
Lrf     Ere  from  us  it  pass  away, 
On  our  knees  we  fall  and  pray. 

2.  Holy  Jesus,  grant  us  tears, 

Fill  us  with  heart-searching  fears, 
Ere  that  day  of  doom  appears. 

3.  By  Thy  night  of  agony, 
By  Thy  supplicating  cry, 
By  Thy  willingness  to  die, 

4.  By  Thy  tears  of  bitter  woe 
For  Jerusalem  below, 

Let  us  not  Thy  love  forego. 

5.  Lord,  on  us  Thy  Spirit  pour, 
Kneeling  lowly  at  the  door, 
Ere  it  close  for  evermore. 

6.  Judge  and  Saviour  of  our  race, 
Grant  us,  when  we  see  Thy  face, 
With  Thy  ransomed  ones  a  place. 

Isaac  Williams 


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502  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

666  T  HUNGER  and  I  thirst ;  6s-  D- 
1      Jesus,  my  Manna  be: 

Ye  living  waters,  burst 

Out  of  the  rock  for  me. 
Thou  bruised  and  broken  Bread, 

My  life-long  wants  supply  ; 
As  living  souls  are  fed, 

O  feed  me,  or  I  die! 

2.  Thou  true  life-giving  Vine, 

Let  me  Thy  sweetness  prove ; 

Renew  my  life  with  Thine, 
Refresh  my  soul /with  love. 

For  still  the  desert  lies 
My  thirsting  soul  before ; 

0  living  waters,  rise 
Within  me  evermore  ! 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell    1862 
L.  M. 

667  CROM  every  stormy  wind  that   blows, 

1  From   every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 

"T  is  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2.  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads  : 
A  place  than  all  beside  more  swreet : 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3.  There  is  a  spot  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend : 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 


WA  TCHFULNESS  AXD  PR  A  YER         503 

4.  There,  there,  on  eagle  wings  we  soar, 
And  time  and  sense  seem  all  no  more; 

And  heaven  comes  down   our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

5.  O  may  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold,  and  still, 
This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  the  mercy-seat. 


668    pome, 

Vj     Who 


Hugh  Stowell     1S28 
L.  M.  6  lines 

O  Thou  Traveller  unknown, 
10m  still  I  hold,  but  cannot  see; 
My  company  before  is  gone, 

And  I  am  left  alone  with  Thee ; 
With  Thee  all  night  I  mean  to  stay, 
And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day. 

My  prayer  hath  power  with  God  ;  the  grace 

Unspeakable  I  now  receive  ; 
Through  faith  I  see  Thee  face  to  face, 

I  see  Thee  face  to  face,  and  live  ; 
In  vain  I  have  not  wept  and  strove, 
Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name,  is  love. 

I  know  Thee,  Saviour,  who  Thou  art, 
Jesus,  the  feeble  sinner's  Friend  ! 

Nor  wilt  Thou  with  the  night  depart, 
But  stay,  and  love  me  to  the  end  ; 

Thy  mercies  never  shall  remove, 

Thy  nature,  and  Thy  name,  is  love. 

Charles  Wesley    1742 


504  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

L.  M. 

669       T  ESUS,  where'er  Thy  people  meet, 

J      There  they  behold  Thy  mercy-seat : 
Where'er  they  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2.  For  Thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  ; 

Such  ever  bring  Thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  Thee  to  their  home. 

3.  Dear  Shepherd  of  Thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew ; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  Thy  saving  name. 

.   Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care, 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

William  Cowper    1769 


670    n  G0D  of  BetheI'  b>' whose  hand 

\J     Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  : 

2.  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  Thy  throne  of  grace  : 
God  of  our  fathers,  be  the  God 
Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3.  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 


C.  M. 


WA  TCHF I Y.  NESS  AND  PR.  I  J  'ER         505 

4.  O  spread  Thy  covering  wings  around, 
Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And,  at  our  Father's  loved  abode, 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

Philip  Doddridge     1737     Michael  Bruce    1767 

C.  M. 

671  n  THOU'  who  hast  Thy  servants  taught 
\J     That  not  by  words  alone, 

But  by  the  fruits  of  holiness, 
The  life  of  God  is  shown, 

2.  While  in  Thy  house  of  prayer  we  meet, 

And  call  Thee  God  and  Lord, 
Give  us  a  heart  to  follow  Thee, 
Obedient  to  Thy  word. 

3.  Through  all  the  dangerous  paths  of  life 

Uphold  us  as  we  go, 
That  with  our  lips,  and  in  our  lives, 
Thy  glory  we  may  show. 

Henry  Alford    1844 
.  7s. 

672  'T^HEY  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace, 

1       Find  that  throne  in  every  place; 
If  we  live  a  life  of  prayer, 
God  is  present  every- where. 

2.  In  our  sickness  or  our  health, 
In  our  want  or  in  our  wealth, 
If  we  look  to  God  in  prayer, 
God  is  present  every-where. 

3.  When  our  earthly  comforts  fail, 
When  the  foes  of  life  prevail, 

fT  is  the  time  for  earnest  prayer  ; 
God  is  present  every-where. 


506  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

4.  Then,  my  soul,  in  every  strait 
To  thy  Father  come  and  wait ; 
He  will  answer  every  prayer  ; 
God  is  present  every-where. 

From  Oliver  H olden  ab.     1800 
C.  M. 

673       A  PPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
A     Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2.  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3.  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for. rest. 

4.  Be  Thou  my  shield  and  hiding  place, 

That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  Thou  hast  died. 

5.  O  wondrous  love,  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  name. 

John  Newton    1779 
CM. 

674:      RATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
1        Thy  sovereign  hand  denies 
Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise : 


WA  TCHFULNESS  AND  PRA  YER         507 

2.  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  Thy  grace  impart, 
And  let  me  live  to  Thee. 

3.  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  Thou  art  mine 

My  path  of  life  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

Anne  Steele     1760 
C.  If. 

675     i    ORD,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne 
1-rf     And  our  confessions  pour, 
Teach  us  to  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2.  Our  broken  spirits,  pitying,  see, 

True  penitence  impart; 
Then  let  a  kindling  glance  from  Thee 
Beam  hope  upon  the  heart. 

3.  When  we  disclose  our  wants  in  prayer, 

May  we  our  wills  resign  ; 
And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share 
Which  is  not  wholly  Thine. 

4.  Let  faith  each  weak  petition  fill, 
And  waft  it  to  the  skies, 

And  teach  our  hearts,  'tis  goodness  still 


That  grants  it,  or  denies. 

Joseph  Dacre  Carlyle 


676      CHRISTIAN,  dost  thou  see  them 

\j     On  the  holy  ground, 
How  the  powers  of  darkness 
Rage  thy  steps  around  ? 


s.  D. 


508  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE 

Christian,  up  and  smite  them, 

Counting  gain  but  loss  ; 
In  the  strength  that  cometh 

By  the  holy  cross. 

2.  Christian,  dost  thou  feel  them, 

How  they  work  within, 
Striving,  tempting,  luring, 

Goading  into  sin  ? 
Christian,  never  tremble  ; 

Never  be  down-cast; 
Gird  thee  for  the  battle  ; 

Thou  shalt  win  at  last. 

3.  Christian,  dost  thou  hear  them, 

How  they  speak  thee  fair? 
"Always  fast  and  vigil  ? 

Always  watch  and  prayer  ?  " 
Christian,  answer  boldly, 

"  While  I  breathe  I  pray  :  " 
Peace  shall  follow  battle, 

Night  shall  end  in  day. 

4.  "  Well  I  know  thy  trouble, 

0  my  servant  true  ; 
Thou  art  very  weary, 

1  was  weary  too  ; 

But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 

Some  day  all  Mine  own, 
And  the  end  of  sorrow 

Shall  be  near  My  throne." 

Andrew  of  Crete,  ab.  720    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale    1862 


WA  TCHFULNESS  AXD  PRA  YER         509 

S    M 

677  DEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace, 

D     The  promise  calls  me  near; 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2.  My  soul,  ask  what  thou  wilt, 

Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold  ; 
Since  His  own  blood  for  thee  He  spilt, 
What  else  can  He  withold? 

3.  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  Thy  love  ; 
I  ask  to  serve  Thee  here  below, 
And  reign  with  Thee  above. 

4.  Teach  me  to  live  by  faith, 

Conform  my  will  to  Thine, 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

John  Newton     1779 

678  CHRISTIAN  !  seek  not  yet  repose,    * 

V^     Cast  thy  dreams  of  ease  away, 
Thou  art  in  the  midst  of  foes: 
"  Watch  and  pray." 

2.  Gird  thy  heavenly  armor  on, 

Wear  it  ever,  night  and  day, 
Ambushed  lies  the  evil  one  : 
u  Watch  and  pray." 

3.  Hear  the  victors  who  o'ercame  ; 

Still  they  mark  each  warrior's  way; 
All  with  one  sweet  voice  exclaim, 
"  Watch  and  pray." 


510  THE  CHRIS  TIAN  LIFE 

4.  Hear,  above  all,  hear  thy  Lord, 

Him  thou  lovest  to  obey  ; 
Hide  within  thy  heart  His  word, 
"Watch  and  pray." 

5.  Watch,  as  if  on  that  alone, 

Hung  the  issue  of  the  day; 
Pray  that  help  may  be  sent  down  : 
"  Watch  and  pray." 

Charlotte  Elliott    1836 

679  J   ORD  JESUS,  think  on  me,  s- M- 
JL/     And  purge  away  my  sin  ; 

From  earth-born  passions  set  me 'free, 
And  make  me  pure  within. 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me 

With  many  a  care  oppressed, 
Let  me  Thy  loving  servant  be, 
And  taste  Thy  promised  rest. 

3.  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me 

Nor  let  me  go  astray  ; 
Through  darkness  and  perplexity 
Point  Thou  the  heavenly  way. 

4.  Lord  Jesus,  think  on  me, 

That,  when  the  flood  is  passed, 
I  may  the  eternal  brightness  see, 
And  share  Thy  joy  at  last. 

Synbsius  ab.  400.     Tr.  by  Allen  W.  Chatfield    1874 

680  'THOU  very  present  aid  s-  M- 

1       In  suffering  and  distress  ! 
The  soul,  which  still  on  Thee^is  stayed, 
Is  kept  in  perfect  peace. 


WA  TCHF I  rl  XESS  AND  PRA  YER         511 

2.  The  soul,  by  faith  reclined 

On  the  Redeemer's  breast, 
'Midst  raging  storms,  exults  to  find 
An  everlasting  rest. 

3.  Sorrow  and  fear  are  gone, 

Whene'er  Thy  face  appears; 
It  stills  the  sighing  orphan's  moan, 
And  dries  the  widow's  tears. 

4.  Jesus,  to  whom  I  fly, 

Doth  all  my  wishes  fill ; 
In  vain  the  creature  streams  are  dry  ; 
I  have  the  Fountain  still. 

5.  Stripped  of  my  earthly  friends, 

I  find  them  all  in  One, 
And  peace,  and  joy  that  never  ends, 
And  heaven,  in  Christ  alone. 

Charles  Wesley     1749 
8s.  4. 

081       ATY  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet, 

1V1      From  blush  of  morn  to  evening  star, 
As  that  which  calls  me  to  Thy  feet, 
The  hour  of  prayer? 

2.  Blest  is  that  tranquil  hour  of  morn, 

And  blest  that  solemn  hour  of  eve, 
When,  on  the  wings  of  prayer  upborne, 
The  world  I  leave. 

3.  Then  is  my  strength  by  Thee  renewed  ; 

Then  are  my  sins  by  Thee  forgiven  ; 
Then  dost  Thou  cheer  my  solitude 
With  hopes  of  heaven. 


5 1 2  THE  CHRIS  TIAN  LIFE 

4.  No  words  can  tell  what  sweet  relief 

Here  for  my  every  want  I  find  ; 
What  strength  for  warfare,  balm  for  grief, 
What  peace  of  mind. 

5.  Hushed  is  each  doubt,  gone  every  fear; 

My  spirit  seems  in  heaven  to  stay; 
And  e'en  the  penitential  tear 
Is  wiped  away. 

6.  Lord,  till  I  reach  that  blissful  shore, 

No  privilege  so  dear  shall  be 
As  thus  my  inmost  soul  to  pour 

In  prayer  tO  Thee.  Charlotte  Elliott    1834 

10,  10 

682      C\  KING  of  mercy,  from  Thy  throne  on 
U         high, 
Look  down  in  love,  and  hear  our  humble  cry. 

2.  Thou   tender    Shepherd    of  the   blood-bought 

sheep, 
Thy  feeble  wandering  flock  in  safety  keep. 

3.  O  gentle  Saviour,  by  Thy  death  we  live; 
To  contrite  sinners  life  eternal  give. 

4.  Thou  art  the   bread   of  heaven,  on  Thee  we 

feed ; 
Be  near  to  help  our  souls  in  time  of  need. 

5.  Thou    art    the    mourner's    stay,    the    sinner's 

Friend, 
Sweet  fount  of  joy  and  blessings  without  end. 

6.  O  come  and  cheer  us  with  Thy  heavenly  grace  ; 
Reveal  the  brightness  of  Thy  glorious  face ! 


WA  TCHFULNESS  AND  PRA  YKR         513 

7.  Go  where  we  go,  abide  where  we  abide, 

In    life,  in    death,  our  comfort,  strength,  and 
guide. 

8.  O  guide  us  daily  with  Thine  eye  of  love, 
And  bring  us  safely  to  our  home  above  ! 

ThO.M.-  R  lWSOM  Birks 
IIS.    IOS. 

683    FEATHER,  in  Thy   mysterious  presence 
1        kneeling, 
Fain  would  our  souls  feel   all  Thy  kindling 
love ; 
For  we  are  weak,  and  need  some  deep  revealing 
Of  trust,   and  strength,  and   calmness  from 
above. 

2.  Lord,  we  have  wandered   forth  through  doubt 

and  sorrow, 
And  Thou  hast  made  each  step  an  onward 
one : 
And  we  will  ever  trust  each  unknown  morrow  ; 
Thou  wilt  sustain  us  till  its  work  is  done. 

3.  Now,  Father,  now  in  Thy  dear  presence  kneel- 

ing, 
Our  spirits  yearn  to  feel  Thy  kindling  love  ; 
Now  make  us  strong ;  we  need   Thy   deep  re- 
vealing 
Of  trust,   and  strength,  and   calmness   from 

above.  el  Johnson    1846 

684    WHEX  the  world  is  brightest>       6s- 

\  V       And  our  hearts  are  lightest, 
Blessed-Jesus,  hear  us  ! 
Let  Thy  hand  be  near  us ! 
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514  THE  CHRIS TIAN  LIFE 

2.  When  life's  scene  is  shaded  ; 
All  its  bright  hopes  faded, 
Blessed  Jesus,  hear  us  ! 
Light  of  heaven,  be  near  us! 

3.  When  with  blessings  sated 
Or  by  praise  elated, 
Blessed  Jesus  hear  us! 
Let  Thy  cross  be  near  us ! 

4.  When  the  night  of  sorrow 
Makes  us  dread  to-morrow, 
Blessed  Jesus,  hear  us ! 
Light  of  heaven,  be  near  us  ! 

5.  When  our  foes  surround  us, 
When  our  sins  have  bound  us, 
Blessed  Jesus,  hear  us  ! 

Let  Thy  help  be  near  us  ! 

6.  When  our  hearts  are  grieving, 
O'er  the  grave  bereaving, 
Blessed  Jesus,  hear  us! 
Light  of  heaven,  be  near  us! 

7.  When  in  sickness  lying, 
Dark  with  fear  of  dying, 
Blessed  Jesus,  hear  us  ! 
Let  Thy  help  be  near  us  ! 

8.  When  life,  slowly  waning, 
Shows  but  heaven  remaining, 
Blessed  Jesus,  hear  us! 
Light  of  all,  be  near  us  ! 

C.  K.S.[4tJChurch  Hymns''    1871 


WA  TCHFL  'LXESS  A  XI)  PR  A  )  W£R         515 

685      HTHINE  is  the  power,  Lord,        6s-4s.°. 
1       Humbly  we  Crave, 
Thou  wilt  Thyself  reveal, 

Mighty  to  save. 
Thine  is  the  power,  Lord, 

Help  us  to  win. 
Hard  are  we  now  beset, 

Striving  with  sin. 

2.  Thine  is  the  power,  Lord, 

Lowly  we  bend, 
Trusting  Thy  gracious  word, 

Kinsman  and  friend. 
Thine  is  the  power,  Lord, 

Grant  us  Thy  peace  ; 
Now,  from  the  tempter,  Lord, 

Grant  us  release. 

3.  Thine  is  the  power,  Lord, 

Keep  us  in  sight ; 
Let  us  not  wander.  Lord, 

Lost  in  the  night. 
Thine  is  the  power,  Lord, 

Shield  us  from  ill ; 
Yet  in  the  evil  day, 

Trust  Thee  we  will. 

4.  Thine  is  the  power,  Lord, 

Ours  is  the  need  ; 
'T  is  in  Thy  gracious  word, 

Dare  we  to  plead. 
Thine  is  the  power,  Lord, 

Are  we  not  Thine? 
Be  Thou  our  watch  and  ward, 

Saviour  divine. 

Margaret  E.  Saxgster    1S89 


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686  T   ORD  of  mercy  and  of  might,        ?s-  * 
-L'     Of  mankind  the  life  and  light, 
Maker,  teacher,  infinite, 

Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

2.  Mighty  monarch  !  Saviour  mild  ! 
Humbled  to  a  mortal  child, 
Captive,  beaten,  bound,  reviled, 

Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

3.  Throned  above  celestial  things, 
Borne  aloft  on  angels'  wings, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings, 

Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

4.  Soon  to  come  to  earth  again, 
Judge  of  angels  and  of  men, 
Hear  us  now,  and  hear  us  then, 

Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

Reginald  Heber    1827 
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687  T    ^AD,  kindly  Light,  amid  th'  encircling 
i-'     gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on  ! 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home  ; 

Lead  Thou  me  on  ! 
Keep  Thou  my  feet ;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene  ;  one  step  enough  for  me. 

2.  I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  prayed  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path  ;  but  now 

Lead  Thou  me  on  ! 
I  loved  the  garish  day,  and,  spite  of  fears, 
Pride  ruled  my  will.     Remembernot  past  years ! 


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3.  So  long  Thy  power  has  blest  me,  sure  it  still 
Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile 
Which  I  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile  ! 

John  Henry  Newman     1833 

688      POD  of  pity,  God  of  grace,  *  * 

VJ     When  we  humbly  seek  Thy  face. 
Bend  from  heaven,  Thy  dwelling  place ; 
Hear,  forgive  and  save. 

2.  When  we  in  Thy  temple  meet, 
Spread  our  wants  before  Thy  feet, 
Pleading  at  the  mercy-seat ; 

Look  from  heaven  and  save. 

3.  When  Thy  love  our  hearts  shall  fill, 
And  we  long  to  do  Thy  will, 
Turning  to  Thy  holy  hill : 

Lord,  accept  and  save. 

4.  Should  we  wander  from  Thy  fold, 
And  our  love  to  Thee  grow  cold, 
With  a  pitying  eye  behold  ; 

Lord,  forgive  and  save. 

5.  Should  the  hand  of  sorrow  press, 
Earthly  care  and  want  distress, 
May  our  souls  Thy  peace  possess ; 

Jesus,  hear  and  save. 

6.  And  whatever  our  cry  may  be, 
When  we  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee, 
From  our  burden  set  us  free: 

Hear,  forgive  and  save. 

Eliza  Fanny  Morris     1S5S 


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689  CON  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry : 

0  By  the  holy  mystery 

Of  Thy  dwelling  here  on  earth, 
By  Thy  pure  and  holy  birth, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

2.  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry: 
By  Thy  bitter  agony, 

By  Thy  pangs  to  us  unknown, 
By  Thy  spirit's  parting  groan, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

3.  Prince  of  Life,  to  Thee  I  cry : 
By  Thy  glorious  majesty, 

By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Meek  to  suffer,  strong  to  save, 
Lord,  Thy  presence  let  me  see, 
Manifest  Thyself  to  me. 

4.  Lord  of  glory,  God  most  High, 
Man  exalted  to  the  sky, 

With  Thy  love  my  bosom  fill, 
Prompt  me  to  perform  Thy  will ; 
Then  Thy  glory  I  shall  see, 
Thou  wilt  bring  me  home  to  Thee. 

Richard  Mant    1831 
CM. 

690  ORAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

1  Unuttered  or  expressed  ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 

That  trembles  in  the  breast. 


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2.  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3.  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4.  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  u  Behold  he  prays !  " 

5.  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death  ; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

6.  O  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
The  path  of  prayer  Thyself  hast  trod  • 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

James  Montgomery    1819 

691       PUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah,  * 
vJ     Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand: 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2.  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  stream  doth  flow  ; 


520  THE  CHURCH 

Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through : 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  Thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 
3.  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 

Songs  of  praises, 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

William  Williams    1772 
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692      PLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
vJ     Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode: 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  mayest  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2.  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove  : 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3.  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 


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Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 
Light  by  night,  and  shade  by  day, 

Safe  they  feed  upon  the  Manna 

Which  He  gives  them  when  they  pray. 

John  Newton     1779 

693      T  LOVE  Thy  kingdom,  Lord,  s-  M 

1      The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 

2.  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God : 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3.  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

4.  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

5.  Jesus,  Thou  friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6.  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield. 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

Timothy  Dwight    1800 


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694      ORAISE  the  Rock  of  our  salvation, 

1       Laud  His  name  from  zone  to  zone. 

i 

On  that  Rock  the  Church  is  builded, 
Christ  Himself  the  Corner-Stone ; 

Vain  against  our  rock-built  Zion 
Winds,  and  waters,  fire  and  hail  ; 

Christ  is  in  her  midst;  against  her 
Sin  and  hell  shall  not  prevail. 

2.  Framed  of  living  stones,  cemented 

By  the  Spirit's  unity, 
Based  on  prophets  and  apostles, 

Firm  in  faith,  and  stayed  on  Thee, 
May  Thy  Church,  O  Lord  incarnate, 

Grow  in  grace,  in  peace,  in  love ; 
Emblem  of  the  heavenly  Zion, 

The  Jerusalem  above. 

3.  Stands  four-square  that  heavenly  city; 

Paved  with  gold  like  crystal  bright ; 
Gates  of  pearl,  and  walls  of  jasper, 

Emerald  and  chrysolite  ; 
Broad  and  lofty  tower  its  ramparts; 

At  ijts  gates  twelve  angels  stand  ; 
On  its  walls  twelve  names  are  graven, 

Of  the  apostles'  chosen  band. 

4.  Where  Thou  reignest,  King  of  glory, 

Throned  in  everlasting  light, 
'Midst  Thy  saints,  no  more  is  needed 

Sun  by  day,  nor  moon  by  night : 
Soon  may  we  those  portals  enter, 

When  this  earthly  strife  is  o'er, 
There  to  dwell  with  saints  and  angels 

In  Thy  presence  evermore. 

Benjamin  Webb    1871 


THE  CHURCH  523 

c.  it 

695  C\   ^'HERE  are  kings  and  empires  now 
W^      Of  old  that  went  and  came? 

But,  Lord,  Thy  Church  is  praying  yet, 
A  thousand  years  the  same, 

2.  We  mark  her  goodly  battlements, 

And  her  foundations  strong; 
We  hear  within  the  solemn  voice 
Of  her  unending  song. 

3.  For  not  like  kingdoms  of  the  world, 

Thy  holy  Church,  O  God  ! 
Though  earthquake  shocks  are  threatening  her, 
And  tempests  are  abroad, 

4.  Unshaken  as  eternal  hills, 

Immovable  she-stands, 
A  mountain  that  shall  fill  the  earth, 
A  house  not  made  by  hands. 

Arthur  Cleveland  Coxk     1839 
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696  /^HRIST  is  made  the  sure   Foundation, 
\y     Christ  the  Head  and  Corner-Stone, 

Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious. 

Binding  all  the  Church  in  one, 
Holy  Zion's  Help  forever, 

And  her  Confidence  alone. 

2.    All  that  dedicated  city. 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  high, 
In  exultant  jubilation 

Pours  perpetual  melody  : 
God  the  One  in  Three  adoring 

in  giad  hymns  eternally. 


524  THE  CHURCH 

3.  To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 

Come,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  to-day  : 
With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness, 

Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray; 
And  Thy  fullest  benediction 

Shed  within  its  walls  alway. 

4.  Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 

What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 
What  they  gain  from  Thee  for  ever 

With  the  blessed  to  retain, 
And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 

Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale    1851 
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69*7      7  ION  stands  by  hills  surrounded, 
Z-/      Zion  kept  by  power  divine  : 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 

Happy  Zion  ! 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine  ! 

2.  Every  human  tie  may  perish  ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove  ; 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove , 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3.  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee  ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight: 

God  is  with  thee, 
God  thine  everlasting  light. 

Thomas  Kelly     1804 


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698       A    MIGHTY  fortress  is  our  God, 
A     A  bulwark  never  failing; 
Our  helper  He  amid  the  flood 
Of  mortal  ills  prevailing  ; 
For  still  our  ancient  foe, 
Doth  seek  to  work  us  woe  ; 
His  craft  and  power  are  great, 
And  armed  with  cruel  hate  ; 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2.  Did  we  in  our  own  strength  confide, 

Our  striving  would  be  losing, — 
Were  not  the  right  Man  on  our  side, 
The  Man  of  God's  own  choosing: 
Dost  ask  who  that  may  be  ? 
Christ  Jesus,  it  is  He  ! 
Lord  Sabaoth,  His  name, 
From  age  to  age  the  same  ; 
And  He  must  win  the  battle. 

3.  And  though  this  world,  with  devils  filled, 

Should  threaten  to  undo  us, 
We  will  not  fear,  for  God  hath  willed 
His  truth  to  triumph  through  us: 
The  prince  of  darkness  grim  — 
We  tremble  not  for  him  ; 
His  rage  we  can  endure  ; 
For  lo,  his  doom  is  sure; 
One  little  word  shall  fell  him. 

4.  That  word  above  all  earthly  powers  — 

No  thanks  to  them  — abideth  ; 
The  Spirit  and  the  gifts  are  ours, 
Through  Him  who  with  us  sideth  ; 


526  THE  CHURCH 

Let  goods  and  kindred  go, 
This  mortal  life  also  ; 
The  body  they  may  kill, 
God's  truth  abideth  still ; 
His  kingdom  is  forever. 

Martin  Luther     1529    Tr.  by  Frederick  Henry  Hedge     1852 

S.  M. 

699      PREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

VJ     And  let  His  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  His  churches  His  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2.  These  temples  of  His  grace, 

How  beautiful  they  stand, 

The  honors  of  our  native  place, 

And  bulwarks  of  our  land. 

3.  In  Zion  God  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress  ; 
How  bright  has  His  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces. 

4.  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold, 
Where  His  own  sheep  have  been. 

5.  In  every  new  distress 

We  '11  to  His  house  repair  ; 
We  '11  think  upon  His  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 


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us.  5. 

700      T    0RD  of  our  life,  and  God    of  our  sal- 
J-rf     vation, 
Star  of  our  night,  and  hope  of  every  nation, 
Hear  and  receive  thy  Church's  supplication, 
Lord  God  almighty. 

2.  See  round  Thine  ark  the  hungry  billows  curling  ; 
See  how  Thy  foes  their  banners  are  unfurling, 
Lord,  while   their  darts   envenomed   they  are 

hurling, 
Thou  canst  preserve  us. 

3.  Lord,   Thou   canst    help   when   earthly   armor 

faileth, 
Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  deadly  sin   assail- 

eth, 
Lord,  o'er  Thy  Church  nor  death  nor  hell  pre- 

vaileth ; 
Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord. 

4.  Grant  us  Thy  help  till  foes  are  backward  driven, 
Grant  them  Thy  truth,  that  they   may   be   for- 
given, 

Grant    peace    on    earth,    and,    after   we    have 
striven, 
Peace  in  Thy  heaven. 

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*701      f^OD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 

vJ     Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  face  ; 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour,  shine, 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  divine ; 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 


528  THE  CHURCH 

2.  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord, 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored  : 

Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing, 
Glory  to  their  Saviour  King  ; 
At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  holy  will  obey. 

3.  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord, 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford  : 
God  to  man  His  blessing  give, 
Man  to  God  devoted  live  ; 

All  below,  and  all  above, 

One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love. 

Henry  Francis  Lyts     1834 
L.  M .  6  lines 

702      npO-DAY  beneath  benignant  skies, 
1       'Mid  scenes  Thy  favor  beautifies, 
Our  hopes  and  prayers  to  Thee  we  raise, 
And  found  a  temple  to  Thy  praise, 
Our  humble  work  propitious  own, 
As  now  we  lay  this  corner-stone. 

2.  Except  the  Lord  the  house  do  build, 
Except  with  grace  the  work  be  filled, 
All  labor's  vain.     O,  Christ,  impart 
Thy  loving  spirit  to  each  heart  : 

By  Thee,  to  Thee,  on  Thee  alone, 
We  build,  Thou  fairest  Corner-stone ! 

3.  Here  may  the  truth  and  right  grow  strong, 
Here  love  prevail  Thy  saints  among, 
Here  sinners  feel  Thy  quickening  grace, 
And  seek  with  hasting  joy  Thy  face ; 
And  thousands  gladly  make  Thee  known 
As  their  eternal  Corner-stone. 


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4.  Build  Thou  the  walls  !   Make  them  so  glow 
With  glory,  we  on  earth  below 
The  eternal  splendors  shall  foresee  ; 
Grander  than  Salem's  may  they  be, 
All  luminous  with  grace  Thine  own, 
From  topmost  peak  to  corner-stone  ! 

Denis  Wortman     iSSi 
C.  M. 

703    O  THOU,  whose  own  vast  temple  stands, 
\J     Built  over  earth  and  sea, 
Accept  the  walls  that  human  hands 
Have  raised  to  worship  Thee. 

2.  Lord,  from  Thine  inmost  glory  send, 

Within  these  walls  t'  abide, 
The  peace  that  dwelleth  without  end 
Serenely  by  Thy  side. 

3.  May  erring  minds,  that  worship  here, 

Be  taught  the  better  way  ; 
And  they  who  mourn,  and  they  who  fear, 
Be  strengthened  as  they  pray. 

4.  May  faith  grow  firm,  and  love  grow  warm, 

And  pure  devotion  rise, 
While,  round  these  hallowed  walls,  the  storm 
Of  earth-born  passion  dies. 

William  Clllex  Bryant     1S35 


704      (^HRIST  is  our  Corner-stone  ; 
w     On  Him  alone  we  build  ; 
With  His  true  saints  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled  : 
On  His  great  love,  our  hopes  we  place 
Of  present  grace,  and  joys  above. 
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530  THE  CHURCH 

2.  0  then  with  hymns  of  praise 

These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring! 
Our  voices  we  will  raise, 

The  Three  in  One  to  sing; 
And  thus  proclaim  in  joyful  song 
Both  loud  and  long,  that  glorious  name. 

3.  Here,  gracious  God,  do  Thou 

For  evermore  draw  nigh  ; 
Accept  each  faithful  vow, 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh: 
In  copious  shower,  on  all  who  pray, 
Each  holy  day,  Thy  blessing  pour. 

4.  Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 

The  grace  which  we  implore, 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given, 
Be  with  us  evermore, 
Until  that  day  when  all  the  blest 
To  endless  rest  are  called  away. 

Tr.  by  John  Chandler    1837 
L.  M. 

705      /^OME,  Jesus,  from  the  sapphire  throne, 
w  Where  Thy  redeemed  behold  Thy  face. 
Enter  this  temple,  now  Thine  own, 
And  let  Thy  glory  fill  the  place. 

2.  We  praise  Thee  that  to-day  we  see 

Its  sacred  walls  before  Thee  stand  ; 

'T  is  Thine  for  us  —  't  is  ours  for  Thee  ; 

Reared  by  Thy  kind  assisting  hand. 

3.  Oft  as  returns  the  day  of  rest, 

Let  heartfelt  worship  here  ascend  ; 
With  Thine  own  joy  fill  every  breast, 

With  Thine  own  power  Thy  word  attend. 


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4.  Here,  in  the  dark  and  sorrowing  day, 

Bid  Thou  the  throbbing  heart  be  still  ; 
O  wipe  the  mourner's  tears  away, 

And  give  new  strength  to  meet  Thy  will. 

5.  When  round  this  board  Thine  own  shall  meet, 

And  keep  the  feast  of  dying  love. 
Be  our  communion  ever  sweet, 

With  Thee,  and  with  Thy  Church  above. 

6.  Come,  faithful  Shepherd,  feed  Thy  sheep  ; 

In  Thine  own  arms  the  lamb's  enfold  ; 
Give  help  to  climb  the  heavenward  steep, 
Till  Thy  full  glory  we  behold. 

Ray  Palmer     1S75 

706    n  L0RD  of  hosts'  whose  §lor>~  fills 

\J     The  bounds  of  the  eternal  hills, 
And  yet  vouchsafes,  in  Christian  lands. 
To  dwell  in  temples  made  with  hands  ; 

2.  Grant  that  all  we,  who  here  to-day 
Rejoicing  this  foundation  lay, 
May  be  in  very  deed  Thine  own. 
Built  on  the  precious  Corner-stone. 

3.  Endue  the  creatures  with  Thy  grace, 
That  shall  adorn  Thy  dwelling-place  ; 
The  beaut}'  of  the  oak  and  pine. 

The  gold  and  silver,  make  them  Thine. 

4.  To  Thee  they  all  belong  ;  to  Thee 
The  treasures  of  the  earth  and  sea  ; 
And,  when  we  bring  them  to  Thy  throne, 
We  but  present  Thee  with  Thine  own. 


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5.  The  heads  that  guide  endue  with  skill, 
The  hands  that  work  preserve  from  ill, 
That  we,  who  these  foundations  lay, 
May  raise  the  topstone  in  its  day. 

6.  But  now  and  ever,  Lord,  protect 
The  temple  of  Thine  own  elect ; 

Be  Thou  in  them,  and  they  in  Thee, 
O  ever-blessed  Trinity  ! 

John  Mason  Nealk    184 
L.  M 

707      O  J^SUS,  our  chief  CornerStone, 

\J     On  Thee  we  rest,  on  Thee  alone  ! 
The  Rock  of  Ages,  Thou  ;  and  we, 
As  living  stones,  are  built  on  Thee. 

2.  In  the  beginning,  Thou  wast  God  ; 

The  heavens,  by  Thee,  were  spread  abroad  ; 
By  Thee,  was  earth's  foundation  laid  ; 
Thy  powrer  upholds  whate'er  was  made. 

3.  We  bless  Thee,  O  Immanuel  ! 
Who  dost  in  our  own  likeness  dwell : 
Thy  human  nature,  temple  true, 
Wherein  the  Father's  face  we  view. 

4.  On  hearts  in  faith  confessing  Thee, 
The  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  to  be, 
Thy  living  Church,  Thou  dost  maintain, 
And  gates  of  death  resist  in  vain. 

5.  O  Lord,  accept  our  offering  free, 

And  may  this  house  be  reared  for  Thee 
On  Thee  we  build,  on  Thee  alone, 
O  Jesus,  Thou  our  Corner-Stone. 

Philip  Phelps    1879 


ITS  MINISTRY  533 

708  C\  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God,  L-  M 
\J     In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace, 

Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race. 

2.  Give  tongues  of  fire,  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word  ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Whene'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3.  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light, 

Confusion,  order  in  Thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  writh  might ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4.  O  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  prepare 

All  the  round  earth  her  God  to  meet ; 
Breathe  Thou  abroad  like  morning  air, 
Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 

5.  Baptize  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record  ; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  every  kindred  call  Him  Lord. 

James  Montgomery     1825 
L.  M. 

709  AA/'k  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 

VV       Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head: 
Come  as  a  Servant:  so  He  came; 
And  we  receive  thee  in  His  stead. 

2.  Come  as  a  Shepherd:  guard  and  keep 
This  fold  from  hell  and  earth  and  sin  ; 
Nourish  the  lambs,  and  feed  the  sheep, 
The  wounded  heal,  the  lost  bring  in. 


534  THE  CHURCH 

3.  Come  as  a  Watchman  :  take  thy  stand 

Upon  thy  tower  amidst  the  sky ; 
And  when  the  sword  comes  on  the  land, 
Call  us  to  fight,  or  warn  to  fly. 

4.  Come  as  a  Teacher:  sent  from  God, 

Charged  His  whole  counsel  to  declare: 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod, 
While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  prayer. 

5.  Come  as  a  Messenger  of  peace  : 

*     Filled  with  the  Spirit,  fired  with  love  ; 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 

James  Montgomery    1825 

710      T    ORD  of  the  harvest,  hear  **- 

J-i     Thy  needy  servants'  cry  ; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

2.  On  Thee  we  humbly  wait, 

Our  wants  are  in  Thy  view  ; 
The  harvest  Lord,  is  truly  great, 
The  laborers  are  few. 

3.  Convert  and  send  forth  more 

Into  Thy  Church  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  Thy  word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4.  O  let  them  spread  Thy  name, 

Their  mission  fully  prove  ; 

Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 

Thine  all-redeeming  love. 

Charles  Wesley    1742 


ITS  MI XI S TRY 


535 


711 


H' 


S.  M.  D. 


OW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill, 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2.  How  charming  is  their  voice, 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! 
"  Zion,  behold  Thy  Saviour  King; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3.  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4.  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light  ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5.  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6.  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

Isaac  Watts    1707 


12 


V 


C.  If. 

ORD,  Thou  hast  taught  our  hearts  to 
glow 

With  love's  undying  flame  ; 
But  more  of  Thee  we  long  to  know, 
And  more  would  love  Thv  name. 


536  THE  CHURCH 

2.  Thy  life,  Thy  death,  inspire  our  song, 

Thy  Spirit  breathes  through  all ; 
And  here  our  feet  would  linger  long, 
But  we  obey  Thy  call. 

3.  Thou  bid'st  us  go,  with  Thee  to  stand 

Against  hell's  marshalled  powers ; 
And  heart  to  heart,  and  hand  to  hand, 
To  make  Thine  honor  ours. 

4.  With  Thine  own  pity,  Saviour,  see 

The  thronged  and  darkening  way : 
We  go  to  win  the  lost  to  Thee, 
O  help  us,  Lord,  we  pray. 

5.  Teach  Thou  our  lips  of  Thee  to  speak, 

Of  Thy  sweet  love  to  tell ; 
Till  they  who  wander  far  shall  seek 
And  find  and  serve  Thee  well. 

6.  O'er  all  the  world  Thy  Spirit  send, 

And  make  Thy  goodness  known, 
Till  earth  and  heaven  together  blend 
Their  praises  at  Thy  throne. 

Ray  Palmer    1865 
10s. 

713  POD  of  the  Prophets!  Bless  the  prophets' 
vJ     sons : 
Elijah's  mantel  o'er  Elisha  cast  ; 
Each  age  its  solemn  task  may  claim  but  once  : 
Make  each  a  nobler,  stronger  than  the   last  ! 

2.  Anoint  them  Prophets  !   Make  their  ears  attent 
To  Thy  divinest  speech  ;  their  hearts  awake 
To  human  need  ;  their  lips  make  eloquent 
To  assure  the  right,  and  every  evil  break. 


ITS  MIX  IS  TRY  537 

3.  Anoint  them  Priests!  Strong  intercessors  they 

For  pardon,  and  for  charity  and  peace! 
Ah,  if  with  them  the  world  might  pass,  astray, 
Into  the  dear  Christ's  life  of  sacrifice  ! 

4.  Anoint    them    Kings !    Aye,    kingly    kings,    O 

Lord! 
Anoint  them  with  the  Spirit  of  Thy  Son  : 
Their's,   not  a  jeweled  crown,  a  blood-stained 

sword  ; 
Their's,  by  sweet   love,  for  Christ  a  kingdom 

won. 

5.  Make  them  Apostles !   Heralds  of  Thy  cross, 

Forth   may  they  go  to  tell  all   realms  Thy 
grace  ; 
Inspired  of  Thee,  may  the)'  count  all  but  loss, 
And  stand  at  last  with  joy  before  Thy  face. 

6.  O  mighty  age  of  prophet-kings,  return  ! 

O  truth,  O  faith,  enrich  our  urgent  time  ! 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  again  with  us  sojourn  ; 
A  weary  world  awaits  Thy  reign  sublime  ! 

Denis  Wortman    1884 
L.  M. 

714      \7^  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim 

I     Salvation  through  Immanuel's  name: 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  Rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2.   He  '11  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire, 
With  flaming  zeal  your  breast  inspire, 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  hush  the  tempest  into  peace. 


538  THE  CHURCH 

3.  And  when  our  labors  all  are  o'er, 
Then  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more ; 
Meet,  with  the  blood-bought  throng  to  fall, 
And  crown  our  Jesus,  Lord  of  all. 

Bourne  Hall  Draper     1803 
7s.  6s.  D. 

715  T   0RD  of  the  living  harvest, 
L^     That  whitens  o'er  the  plain, 

Where  angels  soon  shall  gather 
Their  sheaves  of  golden  grain, 

Accept  these  hands  to  labor, 
These  hearts  to  trust  and  love, 

And  deign  with  them  to  hasten 
Thy  kingdom  from  above. 

2.  As  laborers  in  Thy  vineyard 

Send  us  out,  Christ,  to  be 
Content  to  bear  the  burden 

Of  weary  days  for  Thee  : 
We  ask  no  other  wages, 

When  Thou  shalt  call  us  home, 
But  to  have  shared  the  travail 

Which  makes  Thy  kingdom  come. 

John  Samuel  Bewley  Monsell    1862 
L.  M. 

716  P°>    P^ach    My    gospel,"    saith    the 
VJ         Lord, 

Bid  the  whole  earth  My  grace  receive ; 
He  shall  be  saved  that  trusts  My  word, 
And  he  condemned  that  won't  believe. 

2.  I  '11  make  your  great  commission  known  ; 
And  ye  shall  prove  My  gospel  true, 


BAPTISM  539 

By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3.  Go,  heal  the  sick  ;  go,  raise  the  dead  ; 

Go,  cast  out  devils  in  My  name  ; 
Nor  let  My  prophets  be  afraid, 

Though    Greeks    reproach,    and     Jews    bias- 
pheme. 

4.  Teach  all  the  nations  My  commands, 

I  'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  ; 
All  power  is  trusted  to  My  hands, 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

5.  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  His  head  ; 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  He  rode: 
They,  to  the  farthest  nations,  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

Isaac  Watts     1709 


L.  M. 

717      P)  SWEETLY  breathe  the  lyres  above, 
\J)     When  angels  touch  the  quivering 

string, 
And  wake,  to  chant  Immanuel's  love, 
Such  strains  as  angel-lips  can  sing. 

2.  And  sweet  on  earth  the  choral  swell, 

From  mortal  tongues,  of  gladsome  lays, 
When  pardoned  souls  their  raptures  tell, 
And,  grateful,  hymn  Immanuers  praise. 

3.  Jesus,  Thy  name  our  souls  adore; 

We  own  the  bond  that  makes  us  Thine  ; 
And  carnal  joys,  that  charmed  before, 
For  Thy  dear  sake  we  now  resign. 


540  THE  CHURCH 

4.   Our  hearts,  by  dying  love  subdued, 
Accept  Thine  offered  grace  to-day  ; 
Beneath  the  cross,  with  blood  bedewed, 
We  bow  and  give  ourselves  away. 

Ray  Palmer    1843 
L.  II. 

718  RATHER,  in  these  reveal  Thy  Son, 

1        In  these  for  whom  we  seek  Thy  face; 
Adopt  and  seal  them  as  Thine  own, 
By  Thy  regenerating  grace. 

2.  Jesus,  with  us  Thou  always  art, 

Now  ratify  the  sacred  sign, 
The  gift  unspeakable  impart, 

And  bless  Thy  sacrament  divine. 

3.  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high, 

Baptizer  of  our  spirits,  Thou  ! 
The  purifying  grace  apply 

And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

4.  Pour  forth  Thine  energy  divine, 

And  sprinkle  the  atoning  blood  ; 
May  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  join 
To  seal  each  child,  a  child  of  God. 

Charles  Weslky     1747 
8s.  7s. 

719  CAVIOUR,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
O      With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 

All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share; 

2.  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 
Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm  ; 


BAPTISM  541 

There,  we  know.  Thy  word  believing, 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

3.  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey  ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 

Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 

4.  Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal. 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place; 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal. 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 

William  Augustus  Muhlenberg    i3a6 
8s.  ys.  6  lines 

720      PRACIOUS  Saviour,  holy  Shepherd, 

VJ     Little  ones  are  dear  to  Thee  ; 
Gathered  with  Thine  arms,  and  carried 

In  Thy  bosom,  may  they  be 
Sweetly,  fondly,  safely  tended. 

From  all  want  and  danger  free. 

2.  Let  Thy  holy  word  instruct  them  ; 

Fill  their  minds  with  heavenly  light ; 
Let  Thy  love  and  grace  constrain  them, 

To  approve  whate'er  is  right ; 
Let  them  feel  Thy  yoke  is  easy. 

Let  them  prove  Thy  burden  light. 

3.  Taught  to  lisp  Thy  holy  praises 

Which  on  earth  Thy  children  sing, 
With,  both  lips  and  hearts,  unfeigned, 

Glad  thank-offerings  may  they  bring; 
Then  with  all  Thy  saints  in  glory, 

Join  to  praise  their  Lord  and  King. 

JaneE.  Leeson  and  J.  Whitte.more     iSco 


542  THE  CHURCH 


L.  M. 


721   T\  Ei^  R  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 
LJ      From  Thy  secure  enclosure's  bound, 
And,  lured  by  worldly  joys  away, 

Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found  ; 

2.  Remember  still  that  they  are  Thine, 

That  Thy  dear,  sacred  name  they  bear  ; 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, 

The  sign  of  covenant  grace,  they  wear. 

3.  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 

O  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be  ; 
Remember  all  the  prayers  and  tears 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  Thee. 

4.  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 

These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  Thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wanderers  to  Thy  fold  restore. 

Abigail  Bradley  Hyde     1824 

722    |J  E  who>  a  little  Child>  besan      L' M- 

1 1      The  life  divine  to  show  to  man, 
Proclaims  from  heaven  the  message  free, 
"  Let  little  children  come  to  Me." 

2.  We  bring  them,  Lord,  and  with  the  sign 
Of  sprinkled  water,  name  them  Thine  : 
Their  souls  with  saving  grace  endow, 
Baptize  them  with  Thy  Spirit  now  ! 

3.  O  give  Thine  angels  charge,  good  Lord, 
Them  safely  in  Thy  way  to  guard  ; 
Thy  blessing  on  their  lives  command, 
And  write  their  names  upon  Thy  hand  ! 

W.  Robertson 


BAPTISM  543 

723  DY  co°l  Siloam's  shady  rill'  r    M- 
-D      How  sweet  the  lily  grows  ! 

How  sweet  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose  ! 

2.  Lo,  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod  ; 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweety 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3.  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4.  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5.  O  Thou,  who  givest  life  and  breath, 

We  seek  Thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  Thine  own. 

Reginald  Heber    1827 
C.  M. 

724  QEE,  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stands, 
w     With  all-engaging  charms  ; 

Hark,  how  He  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  His  arms  ! 

2.   "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  He  cries, 
"Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  't  was  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 


544  THE  CHURCH 

3.  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 

And  yield  them  up  to  Thee ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  Thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

4.  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear ; 

Ye  children,  seek  His  face  ; 
And  fly,  with  transport,  to  receive 
The  blessings  of  His  grace. 

Philip  Doddridge     174c 

725  'T0  Thee>  °  God  in  heaven,  s-  M- 

1       These  little  ones  we  bring, 
Giving  to  Thee  what  Thou  hast  given, 
Our  dearest  offering. 

2.  To  Thee,  O  God,  whose  face 

Their  angels  do  behold, 
We  bring  them,  praying  that  Thy  grace 
May  keep  ;  Thine  arms  enfold. 

3.  To  Thee,  who  children  blessed 

And  suffered  them  to  come, 
To  Thee,  who  took  them  to  Thy  breast, 
We  bring  these  infants  home. 

James  Freeman  Clarke    1844 
L.  M.  D. 

726  A  R'M  these  Thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord, 
A     With    shield    of  faith,  and    Spirit's 

sword  ; 
Forth  to  the  battle  may  they  go, 
And  boldly  fight  against  the  foe 
With  banner  of  the  cross  unfurled, 
And  by  it  overcome  the  world  ; 
And  so  at  last  receive  from  Thee 
The  palm  and  crown  of  victory,, 


BAPTISM  545 

2.  Come,  ever-blessed  Spirit,  come, 

And  make  Thy  servants'  hearts  Thy  home  ; 
May  each  a  living  temple  be 
Hallow'd  forever,  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
Enrich  that  temple's  holy  shrine 
With  sevenfold  gifts  of  grace  divine, 
With  wisdom,  light  and  knowledge  bless, 
Strength,  counsel,  fear  and  godliness. 

Christopher  Wordsworth     1862 

727      OTAND,  soldier  of  the  cross,  s- M- 

O     Thy  high  allegiance  claim, 
And  vow  to  hold  the  world  but  loss 
For  thy  Redeemer's  name. 

2.  Arise,  and  be  baptized, 

And  wash  thy  sins  away ; 
Thy  league  with  God  be  solemnized, 
Thy  faith  avouched  to-day. 

3.  No  more  thine  own,  but  Christ's; 

With  all  the  saints  of  old, 
Apostles,  seers,  evangelists, 
And  martyr-throngs  enrolled : 

4.  In  God's  whole  armor  strong, 

Front  hell's  embattled  powers : 
The  warfare  may  be  sharp  and  long, 
The  victory  must  be  ours. 

5.  O  bright  the  conqueror's  crown, 

The  song  of  triumph  sweet, 
When  faith  casts  every  trophy  down 
At  our  great  Captain's  feet  ! 

Edward  Henry  Bickersteth    1870 

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728  JESUS,  to  Thy  table  led,  7s.  3  lines 
J      Now  let  every  heart  be  fed 

With  the  true  and  living  bread. 

2.  While  in  penitence  we  kneel, 
Thy  sweet  presence  let  us  feel, 
All  Thy  wondrous  love  reveal. 

3.  Draw  us  to  Thy  w^ounded  side, 
Whence  there  flowed  the  healing  tide, 
There  our  sins  and  sorrows  hide. 

4.  From  the  bonds  of  sin  release, 
Cold  and  wravering  faith  increase, 
Lamb  of  God,  grant  us  Thy  peace  ! 

Robert  Hall  Baynes    1871 
9s.  8s. 

729  T)  READ  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken, 
-U     Wine  of  the  soul,  in  mercy  shed, 

By  whom  the  words  of  life  were  spoken ; 

And  in  whose  death  our  sins  are  dead. 
2.   Look  on  the  hearts  by  sorrow  broken  ; 

Look  on  the  tears  by  sinners  shed  ; 
And  be  Thy  feast  to  us  the  token 

That  by  Thy  grace  our  souls  are  fed. 

Reginald  Heber     1827 
C.  M. 

730  TESUS,  Thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend: 
J      As  such  I  look  to  Thee ; 

Now,  in  the  fulness  of  Thy  love, 

O  Lord,  remember  me. 
2.   Remember  Thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Remember  Calvary; 
Remember  all  Thy  dying  groans, 

And  then  remember  me. 


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3.  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God, 

I  yield  myself  to  Thee  ; 
While  Thou  art  sitting  on  Thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4.  Lord,  I  am  guilty,  I  am  vile, 

But  Thy  salvation  's  free ; 
Then  in  Thine  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

5.  And  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

When  creature-helps  all  flee, 
Then,  0  my  dear  Redeemer  God, 
I  pray,  remember  me. 

Richard  Burnham     1783 
C.  M. 

731       TJOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 
I  1      With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores. 

2.  While  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  songs, 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cry,  with  thankful  tongues, 
M  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest  ?  " 

3.  u  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  Thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there  's  room, 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come?" 

4.  T  was  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  sweetly  forced  us  in  ; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 


548  THE  CHURCH 

5.   Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God  ; 
Constrain  the  earth  to  come ; 
Send  Thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

Isaac  Watts     1709 
L.  M. 

732  A  ^  ^hy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
A     Here  we  attend  Thy  dying  feast  ; 

Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  Thy  board, 
And  Thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  guest. 

2.  Our  faith  adores  Thy  bleeding  love, 

And  trusts  for  life  in  One  that  died ; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above, 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3.  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  fling  their- scandals  on  Thy  cause  ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  His  cross. 

4.  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 

He  that  was  dead  has  left  His  tomb  ; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  He  come. 

Isaac  Watts    1707 
C.  If. 

733  JESUS,  at  whose  supreme  command, 
J      We  now  approach  to  God, 

Before  us  in  Thy  vesture  stand, 
Thy  vesture  dipped  in  blood. 

2.  The  tokens  of  Thy  dying  love 
O  let  us  all  receive, 
And  feel  the  quickening  Spirit  move, 
And  sensibly  believe. 


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3.  The  cup  of  blessing,  blessed  by  Thee, 

Let  it  Thy  blood  impart  ; 
The  bread  Thy  mystic  body  be, 
To  cheer  each  languid  heart. 

4.  The  living  bread  sent  down  from  heaven, 

In  us  vouchsafe  to  be  : 
Thy  flesh  for  all  the  world  is  given. 
And  all  may  live  by  Thee. 

Charles  Wesley     [745 

734       A  CCORDIXG  to  Thy  gracious  word, 

i~I     In  meek  humility, 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  Thee. 

2.  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  Thee. 

3.  Gethsemane  can  I  forget  ? 

Or  there  Thy  conflict  see, 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  Thee  ? 

4.  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  Thee. 

5.  Remember  Thee  and  all  Thy  pains, 

And  all  Thy  love  to  me  ; 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  Thee. 


550  THE  CHURCH 

6.  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 
And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

James  Montgomery    1825 

735      f)  SAVIOUR  !  who  didst  come      s-  M< 
\J     By  water  and  by  blood  ; 
Confessed  on  earth,  adored  in  heaven, 
Eternal  Son  of  God  ! 

2.  Jesus,  our  life  and  hope, 

To  endless  years  the  same ! 
We  plead  Thy  gracious  promises, 
And  rest  upon  Thy  name. 

3.  By  faith  in  Thee  we  live, 

By  faith  in  Thee  we  stand, 
By  Thee  we  vanquish  sin  and  death, 
And  gain  the  heavenly  land. 

4.  O  Lord  !  increase  our  faith  ; 

Our  fearful  spirits  calm  ; 
Sustain  us  through  this  mortal  strife, 
Then  give  the  victor's  palm. 

Edward  Osler    1836 

736    \\  ERE  at  Thy  table>  Lord'      6s* 4S* D* 

1  1      This  sacred  hour, 
O  let  us  feel  Thee  near 

In  loving  power ; 
Calling  our  thoughts  away 

From  self  and  sin, 
As  to  Thy  banquet  hall, 

We  enter  in. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER 

Sit  at  the  feast,  dear  Lord, 

Break  Thou  the  bread  ; 
Fill  Thou  the  cup  that  brings 

Life  to  the  dead  : 
That  we  may  find  in  Thee, 

Pardon  and  peace  ; 
And  from  all  bondage  win 

A  full  release. 

So  shall  our  life  of  faith 

Be  full,  be  sweet ; 
And  we  shall  find  our  strength 

For  each  day  meet ; 
Fed  by  Thy  living  bread, 

All  hunger  past, 
We  shall  be  satisfied 

And  saved  at  last. 

Come,  then,  O  Holy  Christ, 

Feed  us,  we  pray ; 
Touch  with  Thy  pierced  hand 

Each  common  day, 
Making  this  earthly  life 

Full  of  Thy  grace, 
Till  in  the  home  of  heaven 

We  find  our  place. 


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May  P.  Hoyt     18 


737      DLEST  feast  of  love  divine  ! 

LJ      T  is  grace  that  makes  us  free 
To  feed  upon  this  bread  and  wine, 
In  memory,  Lord,  of  Thee! 


S.  K, 


552 


THE  CHURCH 


2.  That  blood  which  flowed  for  sin, 

In  symbol  here  we  see, 
And  feel  the  blessed  pledge  within, 
That  we  are  loved  of  Thee. 

3.  O  if  this  glimpse  of  love 

Be  so  divinely  sweet, 
What  will  it  be,  O  Lord,  above, 
Thy  gladdening  smile  to  meet ! 

4.  To  see  Thee  face  to  face, 

Thy  perfect  likeness  wear, 
And  all  Thy  ways  of  wondrous  grace 
Through  endless  years  declare  ! 


Edward  Denny     1839 


8,  8,  7.  D. 

738      QION,  to  thy  Saviour  singing, 

O    To  thy  Prince  and  Shepherd  bringing 
Sweetest  hymns  of  love  and  praise, 
Thou  wilt  never  reach  the  measure 
Of  His  worth,  by  all  the  treasure 
Of  thy  most  ecstatic  lays. 

2.  Of  all  wonders  that  can  thrill  thee, 
And  with  adoration  fill  thee, 

What  than  this  can  greater  be  ! 
That  Himself  to  thee  He  giveth  ; 
He  that  eateth  ever  liveth, 

For  the  bread  of  life  is  He. 

3.  Fill  thy  lips  to  overflowing 

With  sweet  praise,  His  mercy  showing. 
Who  this  heavenly  table  spread. 


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On  this  day  so  glad  and  holy, 
To  each  longing  spirit  lowly, 
Giveth  He  the  living  bread. 

4.  Here  the  King  hath  spread  His  table, 
Whereon  eyes  of  faith  are  able 

Christ  our  passover  to  trace. 
Shadows  of  the  law  are  going, 
Light  and  life  and  truth  inflowing, 

Night  to  day  is  giving  place. 

5.  Lo,  this  angels'  food  descending, 
Heavenly  love  is  hither  sending, 

Hungry  lips  on  earth  to  feed. 
So  the  Paschal  Lamb  was  given, 
So  the  manna  came  from  heaven, 

Isaac  was  His  type  indeed. 

6.  O  good  Shepherd,  bread  life-giving, 
Us,  Thy  grace  and  life  receiving, 

Feed  and  shelter  evermore  ! 
Thou  on  earth  our  weakness  guiding, 
We  in  heaven  with  Thee  abiding, 

With  all  saints  will  Thee  adore  ! 

Tr.  by  Alexander  Ramsay  Thompson     1883 

C.  M. 

739       A  ^"^  Pra^se  to  Him  of  Nazareth ! 
l\     The  Holy  One  who  came, 
For  love  of  man,  to  die  a  death 
Of  agony  and  shame  ! 

2.   In  tender  memory  of  His  grave, 
The  mystic  bread  we  take, 
x\nd  muse  upon  the  life  He  gave 
So  freely,  for  our  sake. 


554  THE  CHURCH 

3.  A  boundless  love  He  bore  mankind; 
0  may  at  least  a  part 
Of  that  strong  love  descend,  and  find 
A  place  in  every  heart ! 

William  Cullen  Bryant    1864 
L.  M. 

740      C\  LORD,  who  hast  this  table  spread, 

yj     What  royal  fare  dost  Thou  provide  ; 
Thy  broken  body  for  our  bread, 

The  cup  from  Thine  own  wounds  supplied. 

2.  But  e'en  this  bread  will  be  a  stone, 

This  cup  of  blessing  mock  our  thirst, 
Unless  Thy  gracious  hand  alone 

Shall  bless  and  give  them  as  at  first. 

3.  O  come  then,  Lord,  and  here  preside  ; 

Give  Thine  own  welcome  to  each  guest  ; 
Nor  let  it  be  to  love  denied 

To  lean  confiding  on  Thy  breast. 

4.  Then  rich  the  portion  Thou  wilt  give  ; 

No  more  the  hungering  heart  can  need  ; 
Thyself  the  bread  by  which  we  live, 
Thy  precious  blood  our  drink  indeed. 

5.  Thus  shall  Thy  cross  be  lifted  up, 

Till  Thou  return,  the  King  confessed, 
To  call  Thine  own  with  Thee  to  sup 
Within  Thy  Father's  kingdom  blest. 

6.  O  Lord,  on  high  now  glorified, 

When  wilt  Thou  come  to  bring  us  home? 
Hear  Thou  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Bride, 
And  come,  Lord  Jesus,  quickly  come. 

Edward  A.  Collier    1889 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER  555 


741  T^  human  kindness  meets  return,  c- M- 
1      And  owns  the  grateful  tie  ; 

If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh  ; 

2.  O  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  Him,  who  died,  our  fears  to  quell, 
Our  more  than  orphan's  woe? 

3.  While  yet  His  anguished  soul  surveyed 

Those  pangs  He  would  not  flee, 
What  love  His  latest  words  displayed, 
"  Meet,  and  remember  Me." 

4.  Remember  Thee,  Thy  death,  Thy  shame, 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share! 
O  memory,  leave  no  other  name 
But  His  recorded  there. 

Gerard  Thomas  Noel     1813 
C.  M. 

742  OREPARE  us,  Lord,  to  view  Thy  cross, 
1        Who  all  our  griefs  hast  borne  ; 

To  look  on  Thee  whom  we  have  pierced, 
To  look  on  Thee,  and,  mourn. 

2.  While  thus  we  mourn  we  would  rejoice, 
And  as  Thy  cross  we  see, 
Let  each  exclaim,  in  faith  and  hope, 
The  Saviour  died  for  me  ! 

Thomas  Cotterill     1S20 

743  HTHER  knowledge  I  disdain  ; 
yJ     T  is  all  but  vanity  : 

Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God,  was  slain, 
He  tasted  death  for  me. 


556  THE  CHURCH 

Me  to  save  from  endless  woe 

The  sin-atoning  Victim  died  : 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 
2.   Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end  ; 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 

On  Jesus  to  depend  ; 
Daily  in  His  grace  to  grow, 

And  ever  in  His  faith  abide  ; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And   JeSUS  Crucified.  Charles  Wesley     1747 

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744  npiLL  He  come,"  O  let  the  words 

1       Linger  on  the  trembling  chords: 

Let  the  "  little  while  "  between 
In  their  golden  light  be  seen  ; 
Let  us  think  how  heaven  and  home 
Lie  beyond  that  ''Till  He  come." 

2.  When  the  weary  ones  we  love 
Enter  on  their  rest  above. 
Seems  the  earth  so  poor  and  vast, 
All  our  life -joy  overcast  ? 

Hush,  be  every  murmur  dumb  ; 
It  is  only,  "  Till  He  come." 

3.  See,  the  feast  of  love  is  spread, 
Drink  the  wine  and  break  the  bread  : 
Sweet  memorials, —  till  the  Lord 
Call  us  round  His  heavenly  board: 
Some  from  earth,  from  glory  some, 
Severed  only,  "  Till  He  come." 

Edward  Henry  Bickersteth     1S61 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER  557 


7s.  6s.  8. 


745  [    AMB  of  God,  whose  bleeding  love 
-L/     We  now  recall  to  mind, 

Send  the  answer  from  above, 

And  let  us  mercy  find  ; 
Think  on  us  who  think  on  Thee; 

Every  struggling  soul  release ; 
O  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 

2.  By  Thine  agonizing  pain 

And  bloody  sweat,  we  pray, 
By  Thy  dying  love  to  man, 

Take  all  our  sins  away ; 
Burst  our  bonds  and  set  us  free, 

From  iniquity  release  ; 
O  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 

3.  Let  Thy  blood,  by  faith  applied, 

The  sinner's  pardon  seal ; 
Speak  us  freely  justified, 

And  all  our  sickness  heal ; 
By  Thy  passion  on  the  tree, 

Let  our  griefs  and  trouble  cease  ; 
O  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 

Charles  Wesley     1745 
7s.  6  lines 

746  DREAD  of  heaven,  on  Thee  I  feed, 
U     For  Thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed  ; 

Ever  may  my  soul  be  fed 
With  this  true  and  living  bread  ; 
Day  by  day  with  strength  supplied, 
Through  the  life  of  Him  who  died. 


558  THE  CHURCH 

2.  Vine  of  heaven,  Thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice  ; 
'Tis  Thy  wounds  my  healing  give; 
To  Thy  cross  I  look  and  live. 
Thou  my  life,  O  let  me  be 
Rooted,  grafted,  built  on  Thee. 

JOSIAH    CONDER      1824 

7s.  6s.  D. 

747      C\  LAMB  of  God,  still  keep  me 

\J     Near  to  Thy  wounded  side  ; 
'Tis  only  there  in  safety 

And  peace  I  can  abide. 
What  foes  and  snares  surround  me, 

What  doubts  and  fears  within  ! 
The  grace  that  sought  and  found  me, 

Alone  can  keep  me  clean. 

2.  'Tis  only  in  Thee  hiding, 

I  know  my  life  secure  ; 
Only  in  Thee  abiding, 

The  conflict  can  endure  : 
Thine  arm  the  victory  gaineth 

O'er  every  hateful  foe  ; 
Thy  love  my  heart  sustaineth, 

In  all  its  care  and  woe. 

3.  Soon  shall  my  eyes  behold  Thee 

With  rapture  face  to  face  ; 
One  half  hath  not  been  told  me 

Of  all  Thy  power  and  grace  ; 
Thy  beauty,  Lord,  and  glory, 

The  wonders  of  Thy  love, 
Shall  be  the  endless  story 

Of  all  Thy  saints  above. 

James  George  Deck    1857 


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748       LJ  ARK  :    m>'  sou1'  it:  is  the  Lord  ; 

1  1      T  is  Thy  Saviour,  hear  His  word  ; 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee, 
"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  Me  ? 

2.  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  wounded,  healed  thy  wound; 
Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3.  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4.  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above, 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

5.  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done ; 
Partner  of  My  throne  shalt  be  : 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  Me?" 

6.  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  Thee,  and  adore  : 

O  for  grace  to  love  Thee  more  ! 

William  Cowper     1768 


749      C\  BREAD  to  pilgrims  given, 


7s.  6s.  D. 


O  food  that  angels  eat, 
O  manna  sent  from  heaven. 

For  heaven-born  natures  meet  ; 


560  THE  CHURCH 

Give  us,  for  Thee  long  pining, 

To  eat  till  richly  filled  ; 
Till,  earth's  delights  resigning, 

Our  every  wish  is  stilled. 

2.  O  water,  life  bestowing, 

From  out  the  Saviour's  heart, 
A  fountain  purely  flowing, 

A  fount  of  love  Thou  art: 
O  let  us,  freely  tasting, 

Our  burning  thirst  assuage ; 
Thy  sweetness,  never  wasting, 

Avails  from  age  to  age. 

3.  Jesus,  this  feast  receiving, 

We  Thee  unseen  adore  ; 
Thy  faithful  word  believing, 

We  take,  and  doubt  no  more : 
Give  us,  Thou  true  and  loving, 

On  earth  to  live  in  Thee  : 
Then,  death  the  veil  removing, 

Thy  glorious  face  to  see. 

Tr.  by  Ray  Palmer    1858 


750       A  ^  ^e  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 
-TV     Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  hath  washed  us  in  the  tide, 
Flowing  from  His  pierced  side. 

2.  Praise  we  Him,  whose  love  divine 
Gives  His  sacred  blood  for  wine. 
Gives  His  body  for  the  feast : 
Christ  the  victim,  Christ  the  priest. 


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THE  LORD'S  SUPPER  681 

3.  Where  the  paschal  blood  is  poured, 
Death's  dark  angel  sheathes  his  sword  ; 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 

4.  Praise  we  Christ,  whose  blood  was  shed, 
Paschal  victim,  paschal  bread  ; 

With  sincerity  and  love, 
Eat  we  manna  from  above. 

5.  Mighty  victim  from  the  sky, 

Hell's  fierce  powers  beneath  Thee  lie; 
Thou  hast  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Thou  has  brought  us  life  and  light. 

6.  Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise, 
Risen  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise ; 
Holy  Father,  praise  to  Thee, 
With  the  Spirit,  ever  be  ! 

Tr.  by  Robert  Campbell     1850 
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751       TN  the  name  °f  God,  the  Father, 
1      In  the  name  of  God,  the  Son,* 
In  the  name  of  God,  the  Spirit, 

One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
In  the  name,  wrhich  highest  angels 

Speak  not,  ere  they  veil  their  face, 
Crying,  u  Holy,  holy,  holy!  " 
Come  we  to  this  sacred  place. 

2.  Here,  in  figure  represented, 
See  the  passion  once  again  ; 
Here  behold  the  Lamb  most  holy, 
As  for  our  redemption  slain; 

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562  THE  CHURCH 

Here  the  Saviour's  body  broken, 

Here  the  blood  which  Jesus  shed, 
Mystic  food  of  life  eternal, 

See,  for  our  refreshment  spread. 
3.   Here  shall  highest  praise  be  offered  ; 

Here  shall  meekest  prayer  be  poured  ; 
Here,  with  body,  soul,  and  spirit, 

God  incarnate  be  adored  : 
Holy  Jesus  !   for  Thy  coming, 

May  Thy  love  our  hearts  prepare  ; 
Thine  we  fain  would  have  them  wholly, 

Enter,  Lord  !  and  tarry  there. 

John  William  Hevvett    1859 
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752       QING,  my  tongue,  the  Saviour's  glory, 
O      Of  His  cross  the  mystery  sing; 
Lift  on  high  the  wondrous  trophy, 

Tell  the  triumph  of  the  King  : 
He,  the  world's  Redeemer,  conquers 

Death,  through  death  now  vanquishing. 

2.  Word  made  flesh !   His  word  life-giving, 

Gives  His  flesh  our  meat  to  be, 
Bids  us  drink  His  blood,  believing 

Through  His  death,  we  life  shall  see: 
Blessed  they  who,  thus  receiving, 

Are  from  death  and  sin  set  free. 

3.  Low  in  adoration  bending 

Now  our  hearts  our  God  revere; 
Faith,  her  aid  to  sight  is  lending, 

Though  unseen  the  Lord  is  near: 
Ancient  types  and  shadows  ending, 

Christ  our  paschal  Lamb  is  here. 

Thomas  Aquinas 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER  563 

8s.  7s.   D. 

753       T  ESUS  spread  His  banner  o'er  us, 

J      Cheers  our  famished  souls  with  food; 
He  the  banquet  spreads  before  us 

Of  His  mystic  flesh  and  blood. 
Precious  banquet  ;   bread  of  heaven  ; 

Wine  of  gladness,  flowing  free  . 
May  we  taste  it,  kindly  given, 

In  remembrance,  Lord,  of  Thee. 

2.   In  Thy  holy  incarnation. 

When  the  angels  sang  Thy  birth  ; 
In  Thy  fasting  and  temptation  ; 

In  Thy  labors  on  the  earth  ; 
In  Thy  trial  and  rejection  ; 

In  Thy  sufferings  on  the  tree  ; 
In  Thy  glorious  resurrection; 

May  we,  Lord,  remember  Thee. 

Roswell  Park    1835 
L.  M. 

754:       T  ESUS,  Thou  Joy  of  loving  hearts, 

J      Thou  Fount  of  Life,  Thou  Light  of 
men, 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts, 
We  turn,  unfilled,  to  Thee  again. 

2.  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood  ; 

Thou  savest  those  that  on  Thee  call ; 
To  them  that  seek  Thee,  Thou  art  good, 
To  them  that  find  Thee,  All  in  All. 

3.  We  taste  Thee,  O  Thou  Living  Bread, 

And  long  to  feast  upon  Thee  still  ; 
We  drink  of  Thee,  the  Fountain  Head, 
And  thirst,  our  souls  from  Thee  to  fill. 


564  THE  CHURCH 

4.  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  Thee, 

Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast; 
Glad,  when  Thy  gracious  smile  we  see, 
Blest,  when  our  faith  can  hold  Thee  fast. 

5.  O  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay  ; 

Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright ; 
Chase  the  dark  night  of  sin  away ; 
Shed  o'er  the  world  Thy  holy  light. 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux    Tr.  by  Ray  Palmer     1858 

10s. 

755      1V[0T  worthy,  Lord,  to   gather  up  the 
1M      crumbs, 
With  trembling  hand,  that  from  Thy  table  fall, 
A  weary,  heavy-laden  sinner  comes 

To  plead  Thy  promise,  and  obey  Thy  call. 

2.  I  am  not  worthy  to  be  thought  Thy  child, 

Nor  sit  the  last  and  lowest  at  Thy  board  ; 
Too  long  a  wanderer,  and  too  oft  beguiled, 
I  only  ask  one  reconciling  word. 

3.  I  hear  Thy  voice  ;  Thou   bid'st  me   come  and 

rest  ; 
I  come  ;  I  kneel ;  I  clasp  Thy  pierced  feet  ; 
Thou    bid'st    me    take    my    place,    a    welcome 
guest, 
Among  Thy  saints,  and  of  Thy  banquet  eat. 

4.  My  praise  can  only  breathe  itself  in  prayer; 

My  prayer  can  only  lose  itself  in  Thee. 
Dwell  Thou  forever  in  my  heart  ;  and  there, 
Lord,  I  shall  sup  with  Thee,  and   Thou  with 

me.  Edward  Henry  Bickersteth    1870 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER  665 

P.  M. 

75Q      R^  Christ  redeemed,  in  Christ  restored, 
U     We  keep  the  memory  adored, 
And  show  the  death  of  our  dear  Lord, 
Until  He  come ! 

2.  His  body,  broken  in  our  stead, 
Is  here,  in  this  memorial  bread : 
And  so  our  feeble  love  is  fed 

Until  He  come ! 

3.  His  fearful  drops  of  agony, 

His  life-blood  shed  for  us,  we  see : 
The  wine  shall  tell  the  mystery 
Until  He  come ! 

4.  And  thus  that  dark  betrayal  night 
With  the  last  advent,  we  unite, 
By  one  bright  chain  of  loving  rite, 

Until  He  come  ! 

5.  O  blessed  hope  !  with  this  elate 
Let  not  our  hearts  be  desolate, 

But,  strong  in  faith  and  patience,  wait 
Until  He  come  ! 

George  Rawson*     1857 

IOS. 

757      U  ERE,  O  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to 
1 1      face  ; 
Here  would  I  touch  and  handle  things  unseen ; 
Here  grasp  with  firmer  hand  the  eternal  grace, 
And  all  my  weariness  upon  Thee  lean. 

2.  Here  would  I  feed  upon  the  bread  of  God  ; 

Here    drink   with   Thee   the    royal    wine    of 
heaven ; 


566  THE  CHURCH 

Here  would  I  lay  aside  each  earthly  load  ; 
Here  taste  afresh  the  calm  of  sin  forgiven. 

3.  This  is  the  hour  of  banquet  and  of  song, 

This  is  the  heavenly  table  spread  for  me, 
Here  let  me  feast,  and  feasting,  still  prolong 
The  brief,   bright   hour    of  fellowship    with 
Thee. 

4.  Too  soon  we  rise ;  the  symbols  disappear ; 

The  feast,  though  not  the  love,  is  passed  and 
gone; 
The  bread  and  wine  remove,  but  Thou  art  here, 
Nearer  than  ever,  still  my  Shield  and  Sun. 

5.  Feast  after  feast  thus  comes  and  passes  by  ; 

Yet,  passing,  points  to  the  glad  feast  above, 
Giving  sweet  foretaste  of  the  festal  joy, 

The  Lamb's  great  Bridal  Feast  of  bliss  and 

lOVe.  HORATIUS   BONAR      1857 

IO.    IO. 

758      HRAW  nigh  and  take  the  body  of  the 
U     Lord, 
And  drink  the  holy  blood  for  you  outpoured. 

2.  Saved  by  that  body  and  that  holy  blood, 
With  souls  refreshed,  we  render  thanks  to  God. 

3.  Salvation's  giver,  Christ,  God's  only  Son, 

By  His  dear  cross  and  blood  the  victory  won. 

4.  Offered  was  He  for  greatest  and  for  least, 
Himself  the  victim  and  Himself  the  priest. 

5.  Approach  ye  then  with  faithful  hearts  sincere, 
And  take  the  safeguard  of  salvation  here. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER  567 

6.   He,   that    His    saints    in   this   world   rules  and 
shields, 
To  all  believers,  life  eternal  yields. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale     1851 

759  A    PARTING  hymn  we  sing  s    M 
A     Around  Thy  table,  Lord, 

Again  our  grateful  tribute  bring, 
Our  solemn  vows  record. 

2.  Here  have  we  seen  Thy  face, 

And  felt  Thy  presence  here, 
So  may  the  savor  of  Thy  grace 
In  word  and  life  appear. 

3.  The  purchase  of  Thy  blood  — 

By  sin  no  longer  led  — 
The  path  our  dear  Redeemer  trod 
May  we,  rejoicing,  tread. 

4.  In  self-forgetting  love 

Be  Christian  union  shown, 
Until  we  join  the  Church  above, 
And  know  as  we  are  known. 

Aaron  Robarts  Wolfe    1858 

760  CROM  the  table  now  retiring 

1        Which  for  us  the  Lord  hath  spread, 
May  our  souls,  refreshment  finding, 
Grow  in  all  things  like  our  Head! 

2.   His  example  while  beholding, 

May  our  lives  His  image  bear: 

Him  our  Lord  and  Master  calling, 

His  commands  may  we  revere. 


568  THE  CHURCH 

3.  Love  to  God  and  man  displaying, 
Walking  steadfast  in  His  way, 
Joy  attend  us  in  believing, 

Peace  from  God,  through  endless  day. 

John  Rowe    1812 
L.  M. 

761  niSMISS  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord; 
-L'      Help  us  to  feed  upon  Thy  word; 

All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  Thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2.  Though  we  are  guilty,  Thou  art  good ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

Joseph  Hart    1762 
P.  M. 

762  Al/'k  come  unto  our  fathers'  God: 

VV      Their  rock  is  our  salvation  : 
Th'  eternal  arms,  their  dear  abode, 

We  make  our  habitation  : 
We  bring  Thee,  Lord,  the  praise  they  brought ; 
We  seek  Thee  as  Thy  saints  have  sought 

In  every  generation. 

2.  The  cleaving  sins  that  brought  them  low 

Are  still  our  souls  oppressing ; 
The  tears  that  from  their  eyes  did  flow 

Fell  fast,  our  shame  confessing  ; 
As  with  Thee,  Lord,  prevailed  their  cry 
So  our  strong  prayer  ascends  on  high, 

And  bringeth  down  Thy  blessing. 

3.  Their  joy  unto  their  Lord  we  bring; 

Their  song  to  us  descendeth  : 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS  569 

The  Spirit  who  in  them  did  sing 

To  us  His  music  lendeth. 
His  song  in  them,  in  us,  is  one  ; 
We  raise  it  high,  we  send  it  on  — 

The  song  that  never  endeth  ! 

4.  Ye  saints  to  come,  take  up  the  strain  — 
The  same  sweet  theme  endeavor ! 

Unbroken  be  the  golden  chain  ! 
Keep  on  the  song  for  ever ! 

Safe  in  the  same  dear  dwelling-place, 

Rich  with  the  same  eternal  grace, 
Bless  the  same  boundless  Giver. 

Thomas  Hornblower  Gill    1869 
9s.  8s. 

763    C\  ROCK  OF  AGES,  one  Foundation, 

W  On  which  the  living  Church  doth  rest, — 

The  Church,  whose  walls  are  strong  salvation, 

Whose  gates  are  praise, — Thy  name  be  blest  •' 

2.  Son  of  the  living  God  !  O  call  us 

Once  and  again  to  follow  Thee  ; 
And  give  us  strength,  whate'er  befall  us, 
Thy  true  disciples  still  to  be. 

3.  When  fears  appal,  and  faith  is  failing, 

Make  Thy  voice  heard  o'er  wind  and  wave, 
"Why  doubt?" — and  in  Thy  love  prevailing 
Put  forth  Thine  hand  to  help  and  save. 

4.  And  if  our  coward  hearts  deny  Thee, 

In  inmost  thought,  in  deed,  or  word, 
Let  not  our  hardness  still  defy  Thee, 
But  with  a  look  subdue  us,  Lord. 


570  THE  CHURCH 

5.   O  strengthen  Thou  our  weak  endeavor 
Thee  in  Thy  sheep  to  serve  and  tend, 
To  give  ourselves  to  Thee  for  ever, 
And  find  Thee  with  us  to  the  end. 

Henry  Arthur  Martin     1871 
7s.  D. 

764      Al/^O  are  these  ?n  bright  array, 
VV      This  innumerable  throng, 

Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 
Hymning  one  triumphant  song: 

"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 
Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 

Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 
New  dominion  every  hour." 

2.  These  through  fiery  trials  trod  ; 

These  from  great  afflictions  came  ; 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  wTith  His  almighty  name; 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  dear  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3.  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  ; 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fear, 
And  forever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  the  tear. 

James  Montgomery    1819 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS  571 

c.  if. 

765  I  IQW  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 

A  A      When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  His  word. 

2.  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part  ; 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart ; 

3.  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love  ; 

4.  When  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flows  ; 
When  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  every  action  glows. 

5.  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he  's  an  heir  of  heaven  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

Joseph  Swain     1792 

766  CORTH  to  the  Land  of  Promise  bound 
1        Our  desert  path  we  tread  ; 

God's  fiery  pillar  for  our  guide, 
His  Captain  at  our  head. 

2.    E'en  now  we  faintly  trace  the  hills, 
And  catch  their  distant  blue  ; 
And  the  bright  City's  gleaming  spires 
Rise  dimly  on  our  view. 


572  THE  CHURCH 

3.  Soon,  when  the  desert  shall  be  crossed, 

The  flood  of  death  passed  o'er, 
Our  pilgrim  hosts  shall  safely  land 
On  Canaan's  peaceful  shore. 

4.  There  love  shall  have  its  perfect  work, 

And  prayer  be  lost  in  praise  ; 
And  all  the  servants  of  our  God 
Their  endless  anthems  raise. 

Henry  Alford     1830 
C.  M.  D. 

^JQJ        '    ET  saints  below  in  concert  sing 
i-^     With  those  to  glory  gone  ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
In  earth  and  heaven  are  one. 

2.  One  family,  we  dwell  in  Him, 

One  Church  above,  beneath, 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3.  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  His  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4.  Dear  Saviour,  be  our  constant  guide  ; 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

Charles  Wesley     1759 


768       TJAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined, 

1  1      And  saved  by  grace  alone  ; 
Walking  in  all  His  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 


C  ML 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  SAIXTS  573 

2.  The  Church  triumphant  in  Thy  love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know  ; 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
And  we,  in  hymns  below. 

3.  Thee,  in  Thy  glorious  realm,  they  praise, 

And  bow  before  Thy  throne  ; 
We,  in  the  kingdom  of  Thy  grace  : 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

4.  The  Holy  to  the  Holiest  leads; 

From  hence  our  spirits  rise  ; 
And  he  that  in  Thy  statutes  treads 
Shall  meet  Thee  in  the  skies. 

Charles  Wesley     1745 

769      PiXE  sole  baptismal  sign,  H- M- 

\J     One  Lord  below,  above, 
Zion,  one  faith  is  thine, 

One  only  watchword,  love  : 
From  different  temples  though  it  rise, 
One  song  ascendeth  to  the  skies. 

2.  Our  Sacrifice  is  one  ; 

One  Priest  before  the  throne, 
The  slain,  the  risen  Son, 

Redeemer,  Lord  alone  : 
Thou  who  didst  raise  Him  from  the  dead, 
Unite  Thy  people  in  their  Head. 

O  may  that  holy  prayer, 

His  tenderest  and  His  last, 
His  constant,  latest  care 

Ere  to  His  throne  He  passed, 
No  longer  unfulfilled  remain, 
The  world's  offense,  His  people's  stain  ! 


574  THE  CHURCH 

4.   Head  of  Thy  Church  beneath, 
The  catholic,  the  true, 
On  all  her  members  breathe, 
Her  broken  frame  renew: 
Then  shall  Thy  perfect  will  be  done, 
When  Christians  love  and  live  as  one. 

George  Robinson    1842 

770      DLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds  s-  M- 

D     Our  hearts  in  Christian  love: 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2.  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3.  We  share  our  mutual  woes  ; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4.  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain ; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5.  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6.  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity.         Tohn  fawcett  I77* 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS  575 

771    p0R  a11  Thy  saints>  o  Lord, 

1        Who  strove  in  Thee  to  live, 
Who  followed  Thee,  obeyed,  adored, 
Our  grateful  hymn  receive. 

2.  For  all  Thy  saints,  O  Lord, 

Accept  our  thankful  cry, 
Who  counted  Thee  their  great  reward, 
And  strove  in  Thee  to  die. 

3.  They  all  in  life  and  death, 

With  Thee,  their  Lord  in  view, 
Learned  from  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  breath 
To  suffer  and  to  do. 

4.  For  this  Thy  name  we  bless, 

And  humbly  pray  that  we 

May  follow  them  in  holiness, 

And  live  and  die  in  Thee. 

Richard  Mant    1837 

772      ]h  AR  down  the  ages  now,  s-  M- 

1        Her  journey  well  nigh  done, 
The  pilgrim  Church  pursues  her  way, 
Until  her  crown  be  won. 

2.  The  story  of  the  past 

Comes  up  before  her  view  ; 
How  well  it  seems  to  suit  her  still. 
Old,  and  yet  ever  new. 

3.  'T  is  the  same  story  still 

Of  sin  and  weariness, 
Of  grace  and  love  yet  flowing  down 
To  pardon  and  to  bless. 


576  THE  CHURCH 

4.  No  wider  is  the  gate, 

No  broader  is  the  way, 
No  smoother  is  the  ancient  path, 
That  leads  to  light  and  day, 

5.  Thus  onward  still  we  press 

Through  evil  and  through  good, 
Through  pain  and  poverty  and  want, 
Through  peril  and  through  blood. 

6.  Still  faithful  to  our  God, 

And  to  our  Captain  true, 
We  follow  where  He  leads  the  way, 
The  kingdom  in  our  view. 

HORATIL'S    BONAR 

S.  Mc 

773       r\EAR  Saviour,  we  are  Thine, 
U      By  everlasting  bands  ; 
Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign, 
Our  souls,  into  Thy  hands. 

2.  To  Thee  we  still  would  cleave 

With  ever-growing  zeal  ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail ! 

3.  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  Thee,  our  Head  ; 
Shall  form  in  us  Thine  image  bright, 
That  we  Thy  paths  may  tread. 

4.  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay  ; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  Thy  side, 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS  577 

5.  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 
If  He  in  heaven  has  fixed  His  throne, 
He  '11  fix  His  members  there. 

Philip  Doddridge     174c 
7s.  6s.  D 

7"74      T^ROM  all  Thy  saints  in  warfare, 
1        For  all  Thy  saints  at  rest, 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Jesus, 

All  praises  be  addressed. 
Thou,  Lord,  didst  win  the  battle 

That  they  might  conquerors  be  ; 
Their  crowns  of  living  glory 

Are  lit  with  rays  from  Thee. 

2.  Apostles,  prophets,  martyrs, 

And  all  the  sacred  throng, 
Who  wear  the  spotless  raiment, 

Who  raise  the  ceaseless  song; 
For  these,  passed  on  before  us, 

Saviour,  we  Thee  adore, 
And,  walking  in  their  footsteps, 

Would  serve  Thee  more  and  more. 

3.  Then  praise  we  God  the  Father, 

And  praise  we  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Eternal  Three  in  One  ; 
Till  all  the  ransomed  number 

Fall  down  before  the  throne, 
And  honor,  power,  and  glory 

Ascribe  to  God  alone. 

Earl  Nelson    1S67 

37 


578  THE  CHURCH 

C.  M. 
775      (^IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 
vJ     Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2.  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3.  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came? 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  His  death. 

4.  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  He  trod  ; 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast ; 
And  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess  the  promised  rest. 

5.  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise, 

For  His  own  pattern  given, 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 


776)     nPHE  Church's  one  foundation 
I       Is  Jesi 


7s.  6s.  D. 


esus  Christ  her  Lord ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  word  , 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  bride  ; 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her, 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS  570 

2.  Elect  from  every  nation, 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation, 

One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  birth; 
One  holy  name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  food, 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued. 

3.  'Mid  toil  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war, 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore  ; 
Till,  with  the  vision  glorious, 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest, 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 

4.  Yet  she  on  earth  hath  union 

With  God  the  Three  in  One, 
And  mystic  sweet  communion 

With  those  whose  rest  is  won : 
O  happy  ones  and  holy! 

Lord,  give  us  grace  that  we 
Like  them,  the  meek  and  lowly, 

On  high  may  dwell  with  Thee. 

Samuel  John  Stone    1865 

777      OEOPLE  of  the  living  God, 

1        I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 


680  THE  CHURCH 

2.  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns, 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblessed  ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
O  receive  me  into  rest. 

3.  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave ; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

4.  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore, 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  heart  no  more, 
Every  idol  I  resign. 

James  Montgomery    1825 

778     T^HROUGH    the  night  of  doubt8 and 
1      sorrow, 
Onward  goes  the  pilgrim  band, 
Singing  songs  of  expectation, 

Marching  to  the  Promised  Land. 
And  before  us,  through  the  darkness, 

Gleaming  clear  the  guiding  light ; 
Brother  clasps  the  hand  of  brother, 
And  steps  fearless  through  the  night. 

2.  One  the  strain  which  mouths  of  thousands 

Lift  as  from  the  heart  of  one ; 
One  the  conflict,  one  the  peril, 

One  the  march  in  God  begun  ; 
One  the  gladness  of  rejoicing 

On  the  resurrection  shore, 
With  one  Father  o'er  us  shining 

In  His  love  for  evermore. 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  SAINTS  581 

2.  Go  we  onward,  pilgrim  brothers, 

Visit  first  the  cross  and  grave, 
Where  the  cross  its  shadow  flingeth, 

Where  the  boughs  of  cypress  wave. 
Then,  a  shaking  as  of  earthquakes, 

Then,  a  rending  of  the  tomb, 
Then,  a  scattering  of  all  shadows, 

And  an  end  of  toil  and  gloom. 

Bernard  Ingemam     1825    Tr.  by  Sabine  Baring-Gould    1867 

8s.  7s.  D. 

779      ff  TAIL  !  Thou  God  of  grace  and  glory, 

1  1     Who  Thy  name  hast  magnified, 
By  redemption's  wondrous  story, 

By  the  Saviour  crucified  ; 
Thanks  to  Thee  for  every  blessing, 

Flowing  from  the  fount  of  love  ; 
Thanks  for  present  good  unceasing, 

And  for  hopes  of  bliss  above. 

2.  Hear  us,  as  thus  bending  lowly, 

Near  Thy  bright  and  burning  throne, 
We  invoke  Thee,  God  most  holy, 

Through  Thy  well-beloved  Son ; 
Send  the  baptism  of  Thy  Spirit, 

Shed  the  pentecostal  fire ; 
Let  us  all  Thy  grace  inherit, 

Waken,  crown  each  good  desire. 

3.  Bind  Thy  people,.  Lord,  in  union, 

With  the  sevenfold  cord  of  love  : 
Breathe  a  spirit  of  communion 
With  the  glorious  hosts  above  ; 


582  THE  CHURCH 

Let  Thy  work  be  seen  progressing  ; 

Bow  each  heart,  and  bend  each  knee, 
Till  the  world,  Thy  truth  possessing, 

Celebrates  its  jubilee. 

Thomas  William  Aveling 


7s.  7 


780      T  T  7HO  are  these  like  stars  appearing, 

VV      These,  before  God's   throne   who 

stand  ? 
Each  a  golden  crown  is  wearing, 

Who  are  all  this  glorious  band  ? 
Hallelujah  !  hark,  they  sing, 
Praising  loud  their  heavenly  King. 

2.  These  are  they  who  have  contended 

For  their  Saviour's  honor  long, 
Wrestling  on  till  life  was  ended, 

Following  not  the  sinful  throng: 
These,  who  well  the  fight  sustained, 
Triumph  through  the  Lamb  have  gained. 

3.  These  are  they  whose  hearts  were  riven, 

Sore  with  woe  and  anguish  tried, 
Who  in  prayer  full  oft  have  striven 

With  the  God  they  glorified : 
Now,  their  painful  conflict  o'er, 
God  has  bid  them  weep  no  more. 

4.  Lo,  the  Lamb  Himself  now  feeds  them, 

On  Mount  Zion's  pastures  fair; 
From  His  central  throne  He  leads  them 

By  the  living  fountain  there  : 
Lamb  and  Shepherd,  Good  Supreme, 
Free  He  gives  the  cooling  stream. 

Heinrich  Theobald  Schenk    Tr.  by  Frances  Elizabeth  Cox    1841 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  SAIXTS  583 

P.  M. 

7g  1       C OR  *U  tne  saints,  who  from  their  labors 
1  rest, 

Who  Thee  by  faith  before  the  world  confessed, 
Thy  name,  O  Jesus,  be  forever  blessed. 

2.  Thou  wast  their  rock,  their  fortress  and  their 

might  ; 
Thou,  Lord,   their   captain   in   the  well-fought 

fight  : 
Thou,  in  the  darkness  drear,  their  one  true  light. 

3.  O  may  Thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true,  and  bold, 
Fight  as  the  saints  who  nobly  fought  of  old, 
And  win  with  them  the  victor's  crown  of  gold. 

4.  O  blest  communion,  fellowship  divine  ! 
We  feebly  struggle,  they  in  glory  shine  ; 
Yet  all  are  one  in  Thee,  for  all  are  Thine. 

5.  And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the  warfare  long, 
Steals  on  the  ear  the  distant  triumph  song, 
And  hearts  are  brave  again,  and  arms  are  strong. 

6.  The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west  ; 
Soon,  soon  to  faithful  warriors  comes  Thy  rest; 
Sweet  is  the  calm  of  Paradise  the  blest. 

7.  But  lo,  there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorious  day; 
The  saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright  array  : 
The  King  of  glory  passes  on  His  way. 

8    From  earth's  wide  bounds,  from  ocean's  farthest 
coast, 
Through  gates  of  pearl  streams  in  the  countless 

host, 
Singing  to  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
44  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah!" 

William  Walsham  How    i8s> 


584  THE  CHURCH 

CM. 

782  DENEATH  the  shadow  of  the  cross, 

■D     As  earthly  hopes  remove. 
His  new  commandment  Jesus  gives, 
His  blessed  word  of  love. 

2.  O  bond  of  union,  strong  and  deep! 

O  bond  of  perfect  peace ! 
Not  e'en  the  lifted  cross  can  harm 
If  we  but  hold  to  this. 

3.  Then,  Jesus,  be  Thy  Spirit  ours, 

And  swift  our  feet  shall  move 
To  deeds  of  pure  self-sacrifice, 
And  the  sweet  tasks  of  love. 

Samuel  Longfellow     1848 
CM. 

783  DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 
i-J      Exalt  thy  fallen  head  ; 

Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust : 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2.  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3.  Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth ; 
Say  to  the  South,  "  Give  up  thy  charge, 
And  keep  not  back,  O  North." 

4.  They  come,  they  come  :  thine  exiled  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

James  Montgomery    1825 


MISSIONS  585 

C.  M. 

784  PREAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
vJ     Are  by  creation  Thine  ; 

And  in  Thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2.  But,  Lord,  Thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  Thy  mind. 

3.  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every  tribe,  and  every  soul, 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound? 

4.  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays, 
And  build  on  sin's  demolished  throne 
The  temples  of  Thy  praise. 

Thomas  Gibbons     1769 
C.  M. 

785  C\  STILL  in  accents  sweet  and  strong 
\J     Sounds -forth  the  ancient  word, 

"  More  reapers  for  white  harvest  fields, 
More  laborers  for  the  Lord  !  " 

2.  We  hear  the  call ;  in  dreams  no  more 

In  selfish  ease  we  lie, 
But  girded  for  our  Father's  work, 
Go  forth  beneath  His  sky. 

3.  Where  prophets'  word,  and  martyrs'  blood, 

And  prayers  of  saints  were  sown, 
We,  to  their  labors  entering  in, 

Would  reap  where  they  have  strown. 


586  THE  CHURCH 

4.  O  Thou  whose  call  our  hearts  has  stirred ! 
To  do  Thy  will  we  come ; 
Thrust  in  our  sickles  at  Thy  word, 
And  bear  our  harvest  home. 

Samuel  Longfellow    1864 
L.  M. 

786  TRIUMPHANT  Zion,  lift  thy  head 

1       From  dust,  and  darkness,  and   the 
dead  : 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength. 

2.  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  various  charms  be  known: 
The  world  thy  glories  shall  confess, 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness. 

3.  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallow'd  walls  with  dread; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4.  God  from  on  high  thy  groans  will  hear ; 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair ; 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

Philip  Doddridge    1740 
L.  M. 

787  A  ^-^  0**  ^e  Lord,  awake,  awake  ; 

ii     Put   on   Thy  strength,  the  nations 
shake ; 
And  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  Thee. 


MISSIONS  587 

2.  Say  to  the  heathen  from  Thy  throne, 
M  I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone  !  " 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3.  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spilt, 
Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt  ; 
But  to  each  conscience  be  applied 
The  blood  that  flowed  from  Jesus'  side. 

4.  Almighty  God,  Thy  grace  proclaim 
In  every  clime,  of  every  name, 

Till  adverse  powers  before  Thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour,  Lord  of  all. 

William  Shrubsole     1795 

788    WAKE  the  song  of  iubi!ee  i  7S< 

V  V  Let  it  echo  o'er  the  sea  : 
Now  is  come  the  promised  hour; 
Jesus  reigns  with  glorious  power. 

2.  All  ye  nations,  join  and  sing, 

Praise  your  Saviour,  praise  your  King  ; 
Let  it  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
"  Jesus  reigns  for  evermore  !  " 

3.  Hark,  the  desert  lands  rejoice  ; 
And  the  islands  join  their  voice: 
Joy  !  the  whole  creation  sings, 

"  Jesus  is  the  King  of  kings  !  " 

Leonard  Bacon    182- 

789     IirATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night,D' 
VV      What  its  signs  of  promise  are: 
Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 
See  that  glory-beaming  star! 


588  THE  CHURCH 

Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 
Aught  of  joy  or  hope  foretell  ? 

Traveller,  yes ;  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

2.  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night ; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends: 
Traveller,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 
Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Traveller,  ages  are  its  own, 

See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

3.  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn  : 
Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cease ; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home  : 
Traveller,  lo,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo,  the  Son  of  God  is  come  ! 

John  Bowring    1825 
S.  M. 

790     '"PHE  harvest  dawn  is  near, 

1       The  year  delays  not  long ; 
And  he  who  sows  with  many  a  tear, 
Shall  reap  with  many  a  song. 

2.  Sad  to  his  toil  he  goes, 

His  seed  with  weeping  leaves; 
But  he  shall  come  at  twilight's  close, 
And  bring  his  golden  sheaves. 

George  Burgess    1839 


MISSIONS  589 

L.  M. 

791  [    OOK  from  thy  sphere  of  endless  day, 
L'     O  God  of  mercy  and  of  might ; 

In  pity  look  on  those  who  stray, 
Benighted,  in  this  land  of  light. 

2.  In  peopled  vale,  in  lonely  glen, 

In  crowded  mart,  by  stream  or  sea, 
How  many  of  the  sons  of  men 

Hear  not  the  message  sent  from  Thee. 

3.  Send  forth  Thy  heralds,  Lord,  to  call 

The  thoughtless  young,  the  hardened  old, 
A  scattered,  homeless  flock,  till  all 
Be  gathered  to  Thy  peaceful  fold. 

4.  Send  them  Thy  mighty  word  to  speak, 

Till  faith  shall  dawn,  and  doubt  depart, 
To  awe  the  bold,  to  stay  the  weak, 
And  bind  and  heal  the  broken  heart. 

5.  Then  all  these  wastes,  a  dreary  scene, 

That  make  us  sadden  as  we  gaze, 
Shall  grow  with  living  waters  green, 
And  lift  to  heaven  the  voice  of  praise. 

William  Cullex  Bryant     184c 

792  POME,  Divine  Immanuel,  come,       ?s- 
\J     Take  possession  of  Thy  home  ; 

Now  Thy  mercy's  wings  expand, 
Stretch  throughout  the  happy  land. 

2.  Carry  on  Thy  victory, 

Spread  Thy  rule  from  sea  to  sea  ; 
Rescue  all  Thy  ransomed  race, 

1  ™ 


590  THE  CHURCH 

3.  Take  the  purchase  of  Thy  blood, 
Bring  us  to  a  pardoning  God  : 
Give  us  eyes  to  see  our  day, 
Hearts  the  gospel  truth  to  obey: 

4.  Ears  to  hear  the  gospel  sound, 
Grace  doth  more  than  sin  abound  ; 
God  appeased,  and  man  forgiven, 
Peace  on  earth,  and  joy  in  heaven. 

5.  O  that  every  soul  might  be 
Perfectly  subdued  to  Thee ! 

O  that  all  in  Thee  might  know 
Everlasting  life  below  ! 

6.  Now  Thy  mercy's  wings  expand, 
Stretch  throughout  the  happy  land: 
Take  possession  of  Thy  home ; 
Come,  Divine  Immanuel,  come ! 

Charles  Wesley    1749 
L.  M. 

793      TILING  out  the  banner:  let  it  float 

1      Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide ; 
The  sun,  that  lights  its  shining  folds, 
The  cross,  on  which  the  Saviour  died. 

2.  Fling  out  the  banner  :  angels  bend 

In  anxious  silence  o'er  the  sign, 
And  vainly  seek  to  comprehend 
The  wonder  of  the  love  divine. 

3.  Fling  out  the  banner:  heathen  lands 

Shall  see  from  far  the  glorious  sight ; 
And  nations,  crowding  to  be  born, 
Baptize  their  spirits  in  its  light. 


MISSIONS  591 

4.  Fling  out  the  banner  :  let  it  float 

Skyward  and  seaward,  high  and  wide: 
Our  glory  only  in  the  cross, 
Our  only  hope,  the  Crucified. 

5.  Fling  out  the  banner:  wide  and  high, 

Seaward  and  skyward  let  it  shine  ; 
Nor  skill,  nor  might,  nor  merit  ours  ; 
We  conquer  only  in  that  sign. 

George  Washington  Doane    1848 
L.  M. 

794:      QOON  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 

O     Through  all  the  millions  of  the  skies, 
That  song  of  triumph,  which  records 
That  all  the  earth  is  now  the  Lord's. 

2.  Let  thrones,  and  powers,  and  kingdoms  be 
Obedient,  mighty  God,  to  Thee  ; 

And  over  land,  and  stream,  and  main, 
Wave  Thou  the  sceptre  of  Thy  reign. 

3.  O  that  the  anthem  now  might  swell, 
And  host  to  host  the  triumph  tell, 
That  not  one  rebel  heart  remains, 
But  over  all  the  Saviour  reigns. 

Mrs.  Yoke     1816 
L.  M. 

*7Q£)       TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
J      Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2.  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made  ; 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  head; 


592  THE  CHURCH 

His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3.  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  name. 

4.  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains  ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5.  Where  He  displays  His  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more  ; 
In  Him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

6.  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

Isaac  Watts    1719 
ios. 

796      E)ISE,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Sa* 
IV     lem,  rise ; 
Exalt  thy  towering  head  and  lift  thine  eyes : 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2.  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn, 
See  future  sons,  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 


MISSIONS  593 

3.  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend  : 
See  thy  bright  altars  thronged    with    prostrate 

kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 

4.  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away; 
But  fixed  His  word,  His  saving  power  remains; 
Thy  realm  shall   last,  thy  own    Messiah  reigns. 

Alexander  Pope    1720 

797      PHRIST  for  the  world  we  sing ;     6s-4*. 
\j     The  world  to  Christ'we  bring, 
With  loving  zeal  ; 
The  poor,  and  them  that  mourn, 
The  faint  and  overborne, 
Sin-sick  and  sorrow  worn, 
Whom  Christ  doth  heal. 

2.    Christ  for  the  world  we  sing  ; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  fervent  prayer : 
The  wayward  and  the  lost, 
By  restless  passion  tossed, 
Redeemed,  at  countless  cost, 

From  dark  despair. 

3.  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing ; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  one  accord  ; 
With  us  the  work  to  share, 
With  us  reproach  to  dare, 
With  us  the  cross  to  bear, 

For  Christ  our  Lord. 

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594  THE  CHURCH 

4.  Christ  for  the  world  we  sing  ; 
The  world  to  Christ  we  bring, 

With  joyful  song  ; 
The  new-born  souls,  whose  days, 
Reclaimed  from  error's  ways, 
Inspired  with  hope  and  praise, 

To  Christ  belong. 


Samuel  Wolcott    1869 
6s.  4S. 


798      T^HOU,  whose  almighty  word 
1       Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight ; 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And  where  the  gospel's  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

"  Let  there  be  light." 

2.  Thou,  who  didst  come  to  bring 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
O,  now  to  all  mankind 

"  Let  there  be  light/' 

3.  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight : 
Move  o'er  the  water's  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

"  Let  there  be  light." 


MISSIONS  608 

4.  Blessed  and  holy  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might; 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide, 
Rolling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  world,  far  and  wide, 

"  Let  there  be  light." 

John  Marriott     1813 
S.  M. 

799      POME,  kingdom  of  our  God, 

\J     Sweet  reign  of  light  and  love, 
Shed  peace,  and  hope,  and  joy  abroad, 
And  wisdom  from  above. 

2.  Over  our  spirits  first 

Extend  Thy  healing  reign  ; 
There  raise  and  quench  the  sacred  thirst 
That  never  pains  again. 

3.  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God, 

And  make  the  broad  earth  Thine  ; 
Stretch  o'er  her  lands  and  isles  the  rod 
That  flowers  with  grace  divine. 

4.  Soon  may  all  tribes  be  blest 

With  fruit  from  life's  glad  tree; 
And  in  its  shade,  like  brothers,  rest, 
Sons  of  one  family. 

5.  Come,  kingdom  of  our  God, 

And  raise  the  glorious  throne 
In  worlds  by  the  undying  trod, 
When  God  shall  bless  His  own. 

John  Johns    1837 


596  THE  CHURCH 


7s.  6s.  D. 


800    \UHEN  sha11  the  voice  of  singins 

W       Flow  joyfully  along, 
When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 

With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 

And  Him  who  once  was  slain, 
Again  to  earth  descended, 

In  righteousness  to  reign  ? 

2.  Then  from  the  craggy  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly  ; 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply : 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
All  "  Hallelujah  "  swelling 

In  one  eternal  sound. 

James  Edmeston    1822 
7s.  6s.  D. 

801       LJOW  beauteous,  on  the  mountains, 

1 1     The  feet  of  him  that  brings, 
Like  streams  from  living  fountains, 

Good  tidings  of  good  things ; 
That  publisheth  salvation, 

And  jubilee  release, 
To  every  tribe  and  nation, 

God's  reign  of  joy  and  peace. 

2.  Lift  up  thy  voice,  O  watchman ! 
And  shout,  from  Zion's  towers, 
Thy  hallelujah  chorus, — 
"  The  victory  is  ours  !  " 


MISSIONS  597 

The  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion 

In  glory  and  renown, 
And  Jesus,  Judah's  lion, 

Shall  wear  His  rightful  crown. 

3.   Break  forth  in  hymns  of  gladness ; 

O  waste  Jerusalem  ! 
Let  songs,  instead  of  sadness, 

Thy  jubilee  proclaim  ; 
The  Lord,  in  strength  victorious, 

Upon  thy  foes  hath  trod  ; 
Behold,  O  earth !  the  glorious 

Salvation  of  our  God  ! 

Benjamin  Gough     1S65 
7s.  6s.  D. 

802      n  THAT  the  Lord's  salvation 
\J     Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal  His  ancient  nation, 

To  lead  His  outcasts  home. 
How  long  the  holy  City 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 
Return,  O  Lord,  in  pity  ; 
Rebuild  her  walls  again. 

2.   Let  fall  Thy  rod  of  terror, 

Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 
Roll  back  the  veil  of  error, 

Release  the  fettered  heart. 
Let  Israel,  home  returning, 

Her  lost  Messiah  see  ; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning, 

And  bind  Thy  Church  to  Thee. 

Henry  Francis  Lyte    1834 


598  THE  CHURCH 

7s.  6s.  12  lines 

803      \TOW  be  the  gospel  banner 

1\      In  every  land  unfurled, 
And  be  the  shout,  "  Hosanna!  " 

Re-echoed  through  the  world  : 
Till  every  isle  and  nation, 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
Receive  the  great  salvation, 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

Cho. — Now  be  the  gospel  banner 
In  every  land  unfurled, 
And  be  the  shout,  "Hosanna  !  " 
Re-echoed  through  the  world. 

2.  What  though  the  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine? 
His  power,  throughout  their  regions, 

Shall  soon  resplendent  shine: 
Ride  on,  O  Lord,  victorious, 

Immanuel,  Prince  of  peace  ; 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious, 

Thine  empire  still  increase. —  CHO. 

3.  Yes,  Thou  shalt  reign  for  ever, 

O  Jesus,  King  of  kings: 
Thy  light,  Thy  love,  Thy  favor, 

Each  ransomed  captive  sings 
The  isles  for  Thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  Thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  valleys  greeting, 

The  song  responsive  raise. —  Cho. 

Thomas  Hastings    1828 


MISSIONS  599 

7s.  6s.  D. 

804      U  AIL  t0  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

1  1      Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2.  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3.  He  shall  come  down  like  showers, 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth 
Before  Him  on  the  mountains 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4.  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend  ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end  : 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove  ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever, 

That  name  to  us  is  Love. 

James  Montgomery    182a 


600  THE  CHURCH 

79    6s.  D. 

805  npHE  morning  light  is  breaking; 

1       The  darkness  disappears  ; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears; 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2.  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above  ; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing  — 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

3.  Blest  river  of  salvation  ! 

Pursue  thine  onward  way; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay : 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home: 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim  — "  The  Lord  is  come  !  " 

Samuel  F.  Smith     1832 
7s.  6s.  D. 

806  f)  CHURCH  of  God,  go  forward! 
\J     The  wilderness  thy  way 

Let  not  thy  footsteps  falter, 
Nor  in  thy  march  delay. 


MISSIONS  801 

Earth  is  no  place  for  resting; 

We  sojourn  but  awhile, 
Then  follow  Christ  more  closely, 

Encouraged  by  His  smile. 

2„  O  Church  of  God,  go  forward; 

The  Land  of  Promise  see, 
Soon  will  we  cross  the  Jordan, 

And  in  fair  Canaan  be. 
The  heavenly  home  before  us, 

Why  should  we  tarry  here  ? 
Although  the  way  seems  tedious, 

Eternal  joy  is  near. 

3.  'Tis  God  who  says  "  Go  forward  " 

Thy  pathway  through  the  sea, 
Beside  the  smoking  Sinai, 

Along  the  flowery  lea. 
Soon  thou  wilt  stand  on  Nebo, 

Thy  weary  wanderings  o'er ; 
Then  spring  from  earth  to  heaven, 

With  Christ  forevermore. 

Peter  Stryker     1890 
P.  M. 

Q0*7      TT  7TTH  the  sweet  word  of  peace 
VV       We  bid  our  brethren  go  ; 
Peace,  as  a  river  to  increase, 
And  ceaseless  flow. 

2.   With  the  calm  word  of  prayer 
We  earnestly  commend 
Our  brethren  to  Thy  watchful  care, 
Eternal  Friend  ! 


602  THE  CHURCH 

3.  With  the  dear  word  of  love 

We  give  our  brief  farewell ; 
Our  love  below,  and  Thine  above, 
With  them  shall  dwell. 

4.  With  the  strong  word  of  faith 

We  stay  ourselves  on  Thee  : 
That  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  life  and  death 
Their  help  shalt  be. 

5.  Then  the  bright  word  of  hope 

Shall  on  our  parting  gleam, 
And  tell  of  joys  beyond  the  scope 
Of  earthborn  dream. 

6.  Farewell !  in  hope,  and  love, 

In  faith,  and  peace,  and  prayer; 
Till  He,  whose  home  is  ours  above, 
Unite  us  there ! 

George  Watson 
7s.  6s.  D. 

808      T7ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
1        From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand : 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2.  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 
And  only  man  is  vile  : 


MISSIONS  603 

In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown, 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3.  Can  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  O  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4.  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till,  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

Reginald  Heber    1819 
7s.  6s.  D. 

809       O^^"  country's  voice  is  pleading, 
VJ     Ye  men  of  God,  arise  ! 
His  providence  is  leading, 

The  land  before  you  lies ; 
Day-gleams  are  o'er  it  brightening, 

And  promise  clothes  the  soil ; 
Wide  fields,  for  harvest  whitening, 
Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 


604  THE  CHURCH 

2.  Go  where  the  waves  are  breaking 

On  California's  shore, 
Christ's  precious  gospel  taking, 

More  rich  than  golden  ore ; 
On  Alleghany's  mountains, 

Through  all  the  western  vale, 
Beside  Missouri's  fountains, 

Rehearse  the  wondrous  tale. 

3.  The  love  of  Christ  unfolding, 

Speed  on  from  east  to  west, 
Till  all,  His  cross  beholding, 

In  Him  are  fully  blessed. 
Great  Author  of  salvation, 

Haste,  haste  the  glorious  day, 
When  we,  a  ransomed  nation, 

Thy  scepter  shall  obey ! 

Maria  Frances  Anderson    184S 
8s.  6. 

810      CEND  Thou,  O  Lord,  to  every  place 
O     Swift  messengers  before  Thy  face, 
The  heralds  of  Thy  wondrous  grace, 
Where  Thou,  Thyself,  wilt  come. 

2.  Send  men  whose  eyes  have  seen  the  King; 
Men  in  whose  ears  His  sweet  words  ring; 
Send  such  Thy  lost  ones  home  to  bring; 

Send  them  where  Thou  wilt  come. 

3.  To  bring  good  news  to  souls  in  sin  ; 
The  bruised  and  broken  hearts  to  win; 
In  every  place  to  bring  them  in  ; 

Where  Thou,  Thyself,  wilt  come. 


MISSIONS  605 

4.  Thou  who  hast  died,  Thy  victory  claim  ; 
Assert,  O  Christ,  Thy  glory's  name! 
And  far  to  lands  of  pagan  shame, 

Send  men  where  Thou  wilt  come. 

5.  Gird  each  one  with  the  Spirit's  sword, 
The  sword  of  Thine  own  deathless  word; 
And  make  them  conquerors,  conquering  Lord, 

Where  Thou,  Thyself,  wilt  come. 

6.  Raise  up,  O  Lord  the  Holy  Ghost 
From  this  broad  land  a  mighty  host, 
Their  war  cry,  "  We  will  seek  the  lost, 

Where  Thou,  0  Christ,  wilt  come!" 

Mrs.  Merrill  E.  Gates    1889 

811    DATHER  of  all,  from  land  and  sea  * 

1      The  nations  sing,  "Thine,  Lord,  are  we, 
Countless  in  number,  but  in  Thee 
May  we  be  one." 

2.  O  Son  of  God,  whose  love  so  free 
For  men  did  make  Thee  Man  to  be, 
United  to  our  God  in  Thee, 

May  we  be  one. 

3.  Thou,  Lord,  didst  once  for  all  atone; 
Thee  may  both  Jew  and  Gentile  own 
Of  their  two  walls  the  Corner  Stone, 

Making  them  one. 

4.  Join  high  and  low,  join  young  and  old, 
In  love  that  never  waxes  cold  ; 
Under  one  Shepherd,  in  one  fold, 

Make  us  all  one. 


606  THE  CHURCH 

5.  So,  when  the  world  shall  pass  away, 
May  we  awake  with  joy  and  say, 
"  Now  in  the  bliss  of  endless  day 
We  are  all  one." 

Christopher  Wordsworth     1862 
8s.  7s.  D, 

812      CAVIOUR,  sprinkle  many  nations, 
O      Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrows  be  ; 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations, 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee : 
Of  Thy  cross,  the  wondrous  story, 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told  ; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory, 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold. 

2.  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast ; 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest, 
Thirsting,  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new- mown  grass  for  rain  ; 
Thee,  we  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 

Thee  as  Man  for  sinners  slain. 

3.  Saviour,  lo,  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit,  new  creating 

Love's  pure  flame  and  wisdom's  light : 
Give  the  word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot,  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth  by  every  creature 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 

Arthur  Cleveland  Coxe     1851 


MISSIOXS  607 

813      PHRISTIANSjUp!  the  day  is  breaking, 

Vy     Gird  your  ready  armor  on  ; 
Slumbering  hosts  around  are  waking, 

Rouse  ye  !  in  the  Lord  be  strong ! 
While  ye  sleep  or  idly  linger, 

Thousands  sink,  with  none  to  save; 
Hasten  !  Time's  unerring  finger 

Points  to  many  an  open  grave. 

2.  Hark  !  unnumbered  voices  crying, 

"  Save  us,  or  we  droop  and  die !  " 
Succor  bear  the  faint  and  dying, 

On  the  wings  of  mercy  fly : 
Lead  them  to  the  crystal  fountain 

Gushing  with  the  streams  of  life ; 
Guide  them  to  the  sheltering  mountain, 

For  the  gale  with  death  is  rife. 

3.  See  the  blest  millennial  dawning  ! 

Bright  the  beams  of  Bethlehem's  star: 
Eastern  lands,  behold  the  morning  ; 

Lo  !  it  glimmers  from  afar : 
O'er  the  mountain-top  ascending, 

Soon  the  scattered  light  shall  rise, 
Till,  in  radiant  glory  blending, 

Heaven's  high  noon  shall  greet  our  eyes. 

Elbert  S.  Porter     1S46 


814      f\^  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 
\J     Lo,  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion  long  in  hostile  lands : 

Mourning  captive, 
God,  Himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 


SS.   7S.   4. 


608  THE  CHURCH 

2.  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved  ? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning  ; 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3.  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee  ; 

He  Himself  appears  thy  Friend  ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee  ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end: 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  vouchsafes  to  send. 

Thomas  Kelly    1806 
us.  ios. 

815      O  AIL  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad 
1 1      morning  ; 
Joy  to  the  lands  that  in  darkness  have  lain  ; 
Hushed  be  the  accents  of  sorrow  and  mourning ; 
Zion  in  triumph  begins  her  mild  reign. 

2.  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning, 

Long  by  the  prophets  of  Israel  foretold  ; 

Hail  to  the  millions  from  bondage  returning ; 

Gentiles  and  Jews  the  blest  vision  behold. 

3.  Lo,  in  the  desert  rich  flowers  are  springing  ; 

Streams  ever  copious  are  gliding  along  ; 
Loud  from  the  mountain-tops  echoes  are  ring- 
ing; 
Wastes  rise  in  verdure,  and  mingle  in  song. 

4.  See,  from  all  lands,  from  the  isles  of  the  ocean, 

Praise  to  Jehovah  ascending  on  high  ; 
Fallen  are  the  engines  of  war  and  commotion  ; 
Shouts  of  salvation  are  rending  the  sky. 

Thomas  Hastings    183a 


MISSIONS  609 

IIS.    IOS. 

816  DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy 
JL'  sadness ; 

Wake,  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more  : 
Bright    o'er    thy   hills    dawns    the    day-star  of 
gladness  ; 
Rise,  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

2.  Strong  were  thy  foes  ;  but  the  arm  that  sub- 

dued them, 
And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far  : 
They  fled  like  the  chaff  from  the  scourge  that 

pursued  them  ; 
Vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of  war. 

3.  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  power  that  hath  saved 

thee, 
Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should 

be  ; 
Shout,  for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved 

thee  ; 
The  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free. 

Anon.     1830 
7s.  D. 

817  O  ARK  !  the  song  of  jubilee, 

1  I      Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore  : 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  Omnipotent  shall  reign; 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 
39 


610  MISSIONS 

2.  Hallelujah  !  hark,  the  sound, 

From  the  centre  to  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies. 
See  Jehovah's  banners  furled, 

Sheathed  His  sword  :  He  speaks  ;  't  is  done 
And  the  kingdoms  of  .this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 

3.  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway; 
He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll 

Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away, 
Then  the  end  ;  beneath  His  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall: 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  All  in  all. 

James  Montgomery    1819 
7s.  TX 

318      TJASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time, 
1 1      When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime, 

Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 
Mightiest  kings  His  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  His  name  adore; 
Satan  and  his  host  o'erthrown, 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

2.  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease, 
Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain  ; 
Righteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 


MISSIONS  611 

Time  shall  sun  and  moon  obscure, 
Seas  be  dried,  and  rocks  be  riven, 

But  His  reign  shall  still  endure, 
Endless  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

Harriet  Auber    1829 

819  CHRISTIAN,  see,  the  orient  morning 
vy     Breaks  along  the  heathen  sky ; 

Lo  !  the  expected  day  is  dawning, 
Glorious  dayspring  from  on  high  : 
Hallelujah! 
Hail  the  dayspring  from  on  high  ! 

2.  Zion's  Sun,  salvation  beaming, 

Gilding  now  the  radiant  hills, 
Rise  and  shine,  till,  brighter  gleaming, 

All  the  world  Thy  glory  fills  : 
Hallelujah ! 
Hail  the  dayspring  from  on  high  ! 

3.  Lord  of  every  tribe  and  nation, 

Spread  Thy  truth  from  pole  to  pole  ! 
Spread  the  light  of  Thy  salvation, 

Till  it  shine  on  every  soul  : 
Hallelujah  ! 
Hail  the  dayspring  from  on  high  ! 

Anon.     1823 
Ss.  7s.  4. 

820  rYER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
\J     Cheered  by  no  celestial  ray, 

Sun  of  righteousness,  arising, 

Bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day  : 
Send  the  gospel 
To  the  earth's  remotest  bound. 


612  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

2.  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light  ; 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
And  redemption, 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day  ! 

3.  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominion 

Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 
Sway  Thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around ! 

William  Williams    1772 
L.  M.     with  chorus 

821       TJOSANNA  to  the  living  Lord  ! 

11      Hosanna  to  the  Incarnate  Word: 
To  Christ,  Creator,  Saviour,  King, 
Let  earth,  let  heaven,  Hosanna  sing  ! 

Cho. — Hosanna,  Lord!    Hosanna  in  the  high« 

est! 

2.  Hosanna,  Lord  !  Thine  angels  cry ; 
Hosanna,  Lord!  Thy  saints  reply; 
Above,  beneath  us,  and  around, 

The  dead  and  living  swell  the  sound. — CHO. 

3.  O  Saviour!  with  protecting  care, 
Retarn  to  this  Thy  house  of  prayer: 
Assembled  in  Thy  sacred  name, 

Here  wre  Thy  parting  promise  claim  ! — CHO. 

4.  But,  chiefest,  in  our  cleansed  breast, 
Eternal!  bid  Thy  Spirit  rest, 


MORNING  613 

And  make  our  secret  soul  to  be 

A  temple  pure,  and  worthy  Thee  !  — Cho. 

5.   So,  in  the  last  and  dreadful  day, 

When  earth  and  heaven  shall  melt  away, 
Thy  flock,  redeemed  from  sinful  stain, 
Shall  swell  the  sound  of  praise  again. — Cho. 

Reginald  Heber    i3ii 

822  A  LLELUIA  ,  Fairest  morning  |  s' 7S' 7' 
A     Fairer  than  our  words  can  say  ! 

Down  we  lay  the  heavy  burden 
Of  life's  toil  and  care  to-day  ; 
While  this  morn  of  joy  and  love 
Brings  fresh  vigor  from  above. 

2.  Sun-day,  full  of  holy  glory  ! 

Sweetest  rest-day  of  the  soul  ! 
Light  upon  a  world  of  darkness 
From  thy  blessed  moments  roll! 
Holy,  happy,  heavenly  day, 
Thou  canst  charm  our  grief  away. 

3.  Let  the  day  with  Thee  be  ended, 

As  with  Thee  it  has  begun  ; 
And  Thy  blessing,  Lord,  be  granted, 
Till  earth's  days  and  weeks  are  done  ; 
That,  at  last,  Thy  servants  may 
Keep  eternal  Sabbath-day. 

Jonathan  Krause     Tr.  by  Jane  Borthwick     1853 

P.  M. 

823  POME,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking 
v>     Now  is  breaking    . 

O'er  the  earth  another  day  : 


614  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

Come,  to  Him  who  made  this  splendor, 
See  thou  render 
All  thy  feeble  strength  can  pay. 

2.  Gladly  hail  the  sun  returning  : 

Ready  burning 
Be  the  incense  of  thy  powers : 
For  the  night  is  safely  ended  ; 
God  hath  tended 
With  His  care  thy  helpless  hours, 

3.  Think  that  He  thy  ways  beholdeth, 

He  unfoldeth 
Every  fault  that  lurks  within  ; 
He  the  hidden  shame  glossed  over 
Can  discover, 
And  discern  each  deed  of  sin. 

4.  Mayest  thou  on  life's  last  morrow, 

Free  from  sorrow, 
Pass  away  in  slumber  sweet ; 
And,  released  from  death's  dark  sadness, 

Rise  in  gladness, 
That  far  brighter  Sun  to  greet. 

5.  Only  God's  free  gifts  abuse  not, 

Light  refuse  not, 
But  His  Spirit's  voice  obey  ; 
Thou  with  Him  shalt  dwell,  beholding 
Light  enfolding 
All  things  in  unclouded  day. 

Frederkk  Rudolph  Louis,  Baron  Von  Canitz     1699 
Tr.  by  Thomas  Arnold  1838,  and  Henry  James  Buckoll  184- 


MORNIXG  615 

8.  8.  7.  D. 

824      f^ASTIXG    down   their   crowns   before 

\j     Thee, 
White-robed  Elders,  Lord,  adore  Thee! 

Cherubim  with  lips  of  flame, 
With  them  in  the  worship  vieing, 
"  Holy,  holy,  holy  "  crying, 

Laud  and  magnify  Thy  name  ! 

2.  Lamb  once  slain,  and  Judah's  Lion, 
Throned  upon  the  heavenly  Zion, 

Root  of  David,  Thee  they  praise  ! 
Singing:   Glory,  honor,  power 
Are  Thy  wasteless,  rightful  dower, 

Throughout  everlasting  days  ! 

3.  And  like  mighty  thunderings  o'er  us, 
Rolls  the  grand  angelic  chorus, 

In  its  awful  majesty. 
Myriad  rapturous  tongues  confessing : 
"  Wisdom,  riches,  glory,  blessing, 

Lamb  of  God,  belong  to  Thee  !  " 

4.  King  of  kings  !  and  may  our  lowly 
Mortal  lips,  the  worship  holy 

Dare  to  join,  in  faith  and  love  ! 
Us  on  earth  Thy  life  enfolding, 
They  in  heaven  Thy  face  beholding, 

Thy  one  Church  below,  above. 

Alexander  Ramsay  Thompson     1890 


825      CTILL,  still    with  Thee,  when    purple 
O     morning  breaketh 
When  the  bird  waketh,  and  tue  shadows  flee; 


616  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

Fairer  than  morning,  lovelier  than  the  day-light, 
Dawns  the  sweet  consciousness,  I  am  with 
Thee. 

2.  Alone  with  Thee,  amid  the  mystic  shadows, 

The  solemn  hush  of  nature  newly  born  ; 
Alone  with  Thee,  in  breathless  adoration, 
In  the  calm  dewT  and  freshness  of  the  morn. 

3.  When    sinks    the    soul,    subdued    by    toil,    to 

slumber, 
Its  closing  eye  looks  up  to  Thee  in  prayer  ; 
Sweet    the    repose,  beneath    Thy   wings   o'er- 

shadowing, 
But  sweeter  still  to  wake  and  find  Thee  there. 

4.  So  shall  it  be  at  last  in  that  bright  morning 

When  the  soul  waketh,  and  life's  shadows  flee; 

O  !  in  that  hour,  and  fairer  than  day's  dawning, 

Shall  rise  the  glorious   thought,  I   am  -with 

1  nee  .  Harriet  Beecher  Stowe    1855 

L.  M. 

826        [    ORD  God  of  morning  and  of  night, 

L/    We  thank  Thee  for  Thy  gift  of  light ; 
As  in  the  dawn  the  shadows  fly 
We  seem  to  find  Thee  now  more  nigh. 

2.  Fresh  hopes  have  wakened  in  the  heart, 
Fresh  force  to  do  our  daily  part ; 

Thy  thousand  sleeps  our  strength  restore, 
A  thousand-fold  to  serve  Thee  more. 

3.  Yet  whilst  Thy  will  we  would  pursue, 
Oft  what  we  would  we  cannot  do  ; 
The  sun  may  stand  in  zenith  skies, 
But  on  the  soul  thick  midnight  lies. 


MORNING  617 

4.  O  Lord  of  lights,  'tis  Thou  alone 

Canst  make  our  darkened  hearts  Thine  own  ; 
Though  this  new  day  with  joy  we  see, 

0  dawn  of  God,  we  cry  for  Thee. 

5.  Praise  God,  our  Maker  and  our  Friend  ; 
Praise  Him  through  time,  till  time  shall  end  : 
Till  psalm  and  song  His  name  adore 
Through  heaven's  great  day  of  Evermore. 

Francis  Turner  Palgrave    1867 
L.  M. 

827       A  WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
A     Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2.  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who,  all  night  long,  unwearied  sing 
High  praise  to  the  eternal  King. 

3.  All  praise  to  Thee  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  whilst  I  slept 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 

1  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

4.  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew  ; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5.  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  T  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

Thomas  Ken    1697 


618 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS 


L.  M. 

828  M  EW  every  morning  is  the  love 

IN      Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove; 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life,  and  power,  and  thought. 

2.  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray  ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven, 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 

3.  If,  on  our  daily  course  our  mind 
Be  set  to  hallow  all  we  find, 

New  treasures  still,  of  countless  price, 
God  will  provide  for  sacrifice. 

4.  Only,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  dear  love 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above  ; 
And  help  us,  this  and  every  day, 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 

John  Keble    1827 
7s.  6  lines 

829  T7VERY  morning  mercies  new 
-L/     Fall  as  fresh  as  morning  dew; 

Every  morning  let  us  pay 
Tribute  with  the  early  day ; 
For  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  are"  sure ; 
Thy  compassion  doth  endure. 

2.  Still  the  greatness  of  Thy  love 
Daily  doth  our  sin  remove  ; 
Daily,  far  as  east  from  west, 
Lifts  the  burden  from  the  breast ; 
Gives  unbought  to  those  who  pray 
Strength  to  stand  in  evil  day. 


MORNING  619 

3.  Let  our  prayers  each  morn  prevail, 
That  these  gifts  may  never  fail ; 
And,  as  we  confess  the  sin, 

And  the  tempter's  power  within, 
Feed  us  with  the  bread  of  life  ; 
Fit  us  for  our  daily  strife. 

4.  As  the  morning  light  returns, 
As  the  sun  with  splendor  burns> 
Teach  us  still  to  turn  to  Thee, 
Ever  blessed  Trinity, 

With  our  hands  our  hearts  to  raise. 
In  unfailing  prayer  and  praise. 

Greville  Phillimork    1868 
7s.  6  lines 

830      PHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
\J     Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 

Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night : 

Dayspring  from  on  high,  be  near ; 

Daystar,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2.  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

Unaccompanied  by  Thee; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see : 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3.  Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine. 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine, 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 
More  and  more  Thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

Charles  Wesley    1740 


820  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

831  PjAYSPRING  of  eternity,  p-  *• 
\-J      Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Dawn  on  us,  that  we  may  see 

Clouds  and  darkness  flee  before  Thee. 
Drive  afar,  with  conquering  might, 
All  our  night. 

2.  Let  Thy  grace,  like  morning  dew, 
Fall  on  hearts  in  Thee  confiding, 

Thy  sweet  comfort,  ever  new, 

Fill  our  souls  with  strength  abiding; 
And  Thy  quickening  eyes  behold 
Thy  dear  fold. 

3.  Lead  us  to  the  golden  shore, 
O  Thou  rising  Sun  of  morning, 

Lead  where  tears  shall  flow  no  more, 

Where  all  sighs  to  songs  are  turning, 
Where  Thy  glory  sheds  alway 
Perfect  day. 

Christian  Knorr  von  Rosenroth     1684 
Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth    1862 

832  T    IGHT  of  Hght>  enlighten  me  !      p-  M- 
L/     Now  anew  the  day  is  dawning ; 

Sun  of  grace,  the  shadows  flee, 

Brighten  Thou  my  Sabbath  morning ! 

With  Thy  joyous  sunshine  blest, 

Happy  is  my  day  of  rest. 
2.  Fount  of  all  our  joy  and  peace, 
To  Thy  living  waters  lead  me  ; 

Thou  from  earth  my  soul  release, 
And  with  grace  and  mercy  feed  me; 

Bless  Thy  word  that  it  may  prove 

Rich  in  fruits  that  Thou  dost  love. 


MORNING  621 

3.  Let  me  with  my  heart  to-day, 

"  Holy,  holy,  holy,"  singing, 
Rapt  awhile  from  earth  away, 

All  my  soul  to  Thee  up-springing, 
Have  a  foretaste  inly  given, 
How  they  worship  Thee  in  heaven. 

Benjamin  Schmolk     1715     Tr.  by  Catherine  W'inkworth     1858 

us.  10s. 

833  M^W,  when  the  dusky  shades  of  night 
IN      retreating 

Before  the  sun's  red  banner  swiftly  flee; 
Now,  when  the  terrors  of  the  dark  are  fleeting, 
O  Lord,  we  lift  our  thankful  hearts  to  Thee  : 

2.  Look  from  the  height  of  heaven,  and  send  to 

cheer  us 
Thy  light  and  truth,  and  guide  us  onward  still ; 
Still  let-  Thy  mercy,  as  of  old,  be  near  us, 
•  And  lead  us  safely  to  Thy  holy  hill. 

3.  So,  when  that  morn  of  endless  light  is  waking, 

And  shades  of  evil  from  its  splendors  flee, 
Safe  may  we  rise,  this  earth's  dark  vale  forsaking, 
Through  all    the    long    bright    day  to.  dwell 
with  Thee. 

Hedge  &  Huntington's  Coll.     1S53 
us.  IOS. 

834  C\  STRENGTH  and  Stay  upholding  all 
\J      creation, 

Who  ever  dost  Thyself  unmoved  abide, 
Yet  day  by  day  the  light  in  due  gradation 
From  hour  to  hour  through  all  its  changes 
guide; 


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2.   Grant  to  life's  day  a  calm  unclouded  ending, 
An  eve  untouched  by  shadows  of  decay, 
The  brightness  of  a  holy  deathbed  blending 
With  dawning  glories  of  the  eternal  day. 

Tr.  by  John  Ellerton    1871 


L.  M.  6  lines 

835  Al/HEN,   streaming  from    the  eastern 

■  ■       sKies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine  : 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2.  And  when  to  heaven's  all-glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring, 

And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy  in  my  Saviour's  name, 
Then,  Jesus,  cleanse  me  with  Thy  blood, 
And  be  my  Advocate  with  God. 

3.  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest ; 
And  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
0  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

William  Shrubsole    1813 

836  DEHOLD,  the  shade  of  night  is  now 
U     receding, 

Kindling  with  splendors  fair  the  dawn  is  glowing, 
With  fervent  hearts,  O  let  us  all  implore  Him, 
Ruler  almighty  : 


EVENING  623 

2.  That  He,  our  God,  will  look  on  us  in  pity, 
Send  strength  for  weakness,  grant  us    His  sal- 
vation, 

And  with  a  Father's  pure  affection  give  us 
Glory  eternal. 

3.  This  grace  O  grant  us,  Godhead  ever-blessed, 
Of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  in  union, 
Whose  praises  be  through  earth's  most  distant 

regions 

Ever  resounding. 

Tr.   by  Ray  Palmer     1869 
us.  5. 

837    \low  God  be  with  us>  for  the  nisht  is 

1\      closing; 
The  light  and  darkness  are  of  His  disposing, 
And  'neath  His  shadow  we  to  rest  may  yield  us 
For  He  will  shield  us. 

2.  Let  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  flee  before  us  ; 
Till  morning  cometh,  watch,  O  Father,  o'er  us 
In  soul  and  body  Thou  from  harm  defend  us  ; 

Thine  angels  send  us. 

3.  We  have  no  refuge;  none  on  earth  to  aid  us 
Save  Thee,   O   Father,   who  Thine  own   hast 

made  us  ; 
But  Thy  dear  presence  will  not  leave  them  lonely, 
Who  seek  Thee  only. 

4.  Father,  Thy  name  be  praised,  Thy  kingdom 

given  ; 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  't  is  in  heaven  ; 
Keep  us  in  life,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 
Us,  now  and  ever. 

Bohemian  Brethren  ab.     1530    Tr.  by  Catherine  Winkworth    1858 


824  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 


us.  5. 


838  'l\/n^    evernng   shadows   let   us  all   be 

IY1     watching, 
Ever  in  psalms  our  deep  devotion  waking, 
And,  with  one  voice,  hymns  to  the    Lord   the 
Saviour, 

Sweetly  be  singing. 

2.  That  to  the  holy  King  our  songs  ascending 
We  worthily,  with  all  His  saints,  may  enter 
The  heavenly  temple,  joyfully  partaking 
Life  everlasting. 

Tr.  by  Ray  Palmer    1869 
P.M. 

839  Al/^kN  the  weary,  seeking  rest, 

VV      To  Thy  goodness  flee; 
When  the  heavy-laden  cast 

All  their  load  on  Thee  ; 
When  the  troubled,  seeking  peace, 

On  Thy  name  shall  call ; 
When  the  sinner,  seeking  life, 

At  Thy  feet  shall  fall 

Ref. —  Hear  then  in  love,  O  Lord,  the  cry, 

In  heaven  Thy  dwelling-place  on  high. 

2.  When  the  worldling,  sick  at  heart, 

Lifts  his  soul  above  ; 
When  the  prodigal  looks  back 

To  his  Father's  love  ; 
When  the  proud  man,  in  his  pride, 

Stoops  to  seek  Thy  face ; 
When  the  burdened  brings  his  guilt 

To  Thy  throne  of  grace  : — REF. 


EVENING  626 

3.  When  the  stranger  asks  a  home, 

All  his  toils  to  end  ; 
When  the  hungry  craveth  food, 

And  the  poor  a  friend  ; 
When  the  sailor  on  the  wave 

Bows  the  fervent  knee  ; 
When  the  soldier  on  the  field 

Lifts  his  heart  to  Thee :—  Ref. 

4.  When  the  man  of  toil  and  care 

In  the  city  crowd  ; 
When  the  shepherd  on  the  moor 

Names  the  name  of  God  ; 
When  the  learned  and  the  high, 

Tired  of  earthly  fame, 
Upon  higher  joys  intent, 

Name  the  blessed  name  : —  Ref. 

5.  When  the  child,  with  grave  fresh  lip, 

Youth  or  maiden  fair  ; 
When  the  aged,  weak  and  grey, 

Seek  Thy  face  in  prayer  ; 
When  the  widow  weeps  to  Thee, 

Sad  and  lone  and  low  ; 
When  the  orphan  brings  to  Thee 

All  his  orphan  woe  : —  Ref. 

6.  When  creation,  in  her  pangs, 

Heaves  her  heavy  groan  ; 
When  Thy  Salem's  exiled  sons 

Breathe  their  bitter  moan  ; 
When    Thy  widowed,  weeping   Church, 

Looking  for  a  home, 
Sendeth  up  her  silent  sigh  — 

"Come,  Lord  Jesus,  come: — Ref. 

HORATIUS  BOXAR      ISC* 

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626  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 


L.  M.  6  lines 


840  A  T  evening  ^me  let  there  be  light  ; 
A     Life's  little  day  draws  near  its  close 

Around  me  fall  the  shades  of  night, 

The  night  of  death,  the  grave's  repose ; 
To  crown  my  joys,  to  end  my  woes, 

At  evening  time  let  there  be  light. 

2.  At  evening  time  let  there  be  light ; 

Stormy  and  dark  hath  been  my  day ; 
Yet  rose  the  morn  benignly  bright, 

Dews,  birds,  and  flowers  cheered  all  the  way  ; 

O  for  one  sweet,  one  parting  ray ! 
At  evening  time  let  there  be  light. 

3.  At  evening  time  there  shall  be  light ; 

For  God  hath  said,  —  "  So  let  it  be !  " 
Fear,  doubt,  and  anguish,  take  their  flight, 

His  glory  now  is  risen  on  me  ; 

Mine  eyes  shall  His  salvation  see  ; 
'Tis  evening  time,  and  there  is  light. 

James  Montgomery    1828 
8s.  7s.  7. 

841  'THROUGH    the    day    Thy   love   has 

1       spared  us ; 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest  ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest ; 
Jesus,  Thou  our  guardian  be  ; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2.  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes  ; 
Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers; 


EVENING  627 

In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose; 
And,  when  life's  short  day  is  past, 
Rest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

Thomas  Kelly    1806 
7s.  10  lines 

842      DATH  ER,  by  Thy  love  and  power 
1        Comes  again  the  evening  hour ; 
Light  has  vanished,  labors  cease, 
Weary  creatures  rest  in  peace. 
Thou,  whose  genial  dews  distil 
On  the  lowliest  weed  that  grows, 
Father,  guard  our  bed  from  ill, 
Lull  Thy  children  to  repose. 
We  to  Thee  ourselves  resign, 
Let  our  latest  thoughts  be  Thine, 

2.  Saviour,  to  Thy  Father  bear 
This  our  feeble  evening  prayer; 
Thou  hast  seen  how  oft  to-day 
We  like  sheep  have  gone  astray; 
Worldly  thoughts,  and  schemes  of  pride, 
Wishes  to  Thy  cross  untrue, 

Secret  faults,  and  undescried 
Meet  Thy  spirit-searching  view. 
Blessed  Saviour,  yet  through  Thee, 
Grant  that  these  may  pardoned  be, 

3.  Holy  Spirit,  let  Thy  balm, 
Fail  on  us  in  evening's  calm  ,* 
Yet  awhile,  before  we  sleep, 
We  with  Thee  will  vigils  keep. 
Lead  us  on  our  sins  to  muse, 
Give  us  truest  penitence  ; 


628  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

Then  the  love  of  God  infuse, 
Breathing  humble  confidence  ; 
Melt  our  spirits,  mould  our  will, 
Soften,  strengthen,  comfort  still. 

4.  In  our  solitude  be  near, 

Through  the  hours  of  darkness  drear; 
Then  when  shrinks  the  lonely  heart, 
Thou,  O  God,  most  present  art. 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Watch  o'er  our  defenseless  head ; 
Let  Thy  angels'  guardian  host 
Keep  all  evil  from  our  bed  ; 
Till  the  flood  of  morning  rays 
Wakes  us  to  a  song  of  praise. 


Joseph  Ansticb    1836 
7s.  6s.    D. 


843      n^HE  hours  of  day  are  over, 

1       The  evening  calls  us  home ; 
Once  more  to  Thee,  O  Father, 

With  thankful  hearts  we  come ; 
For  all  Thy  countless  blessings 

We  praise  Thy  holy  name, 
And  own  Thy  love  unchanging, 

Through  days  and  years  the  same. 

2.  For  this  O  Lord,  we  bless  Thee, 

For  this,  we  thank  Thee  most, 
The  cleansing  of  the  sinful, 

The  saving  of  the  lost  ; 
The  Teacher  ever  present, 

The  Friend  for  ever  night 
The  home  prepared  by  Jesus, 

For  us  above  the  sky. 


EVEXIXG  629 

3.  Lord,  gather  all  Thy  children 

To  meet  Thee  there  at  last, 
When  earthly  tasks  are  ended, 

And  earthly  days  are  past  ; 
With  all  our  dear  ones  round  us 

In  that  eternal  home, 
Where  death  no  more  shall  part  us, 

And  night  shall  never  come ! 

John  Ellerton    1871 
P.  M. 

84:<i     T^HE  sun  is  sinking  fast, 
1       The  daylight  dies, 
Let  love  awake,  and  pay 
Her  evening  sacrifice. 

2.  As  Christ  upon  the  cross 

His  head  inclined, 
And  to  His  Father's  hands, 
His  parting  soul  resigned; 

3.  So  now  herself  my  soul 

Would  wholly  give 
Into  His  sacred  charge, 
In  whom  all  spirits  live; 

4.  So  now  beneath  His  eye 

Would  calmly  rest, 
Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  in  the  breast ; 

5.  Save  that  His  will  be  done 

Whate'er  betide  ; 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 
In  Him  to  all  beside. 


630  TIMES  AND  SEASOXS 

6.   Thus  would  I  live  :  yet  now 
Not  I,  but  He, 
In  all  His  power  and  love, 
Henceforth  alive  in  me. 

Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall     1858 

845      A  BIDE  with  me  !    Fast  falls  the  even- 
l\     tide ; 

The  darkness  deepens  :   Lord,  with   me   abide  : 

When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 

Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me. 

2.  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day  ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its   glories   pass  away ; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see  ; 

O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3.  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour  ; 
What    but    Thy   grace    can    foil  the   tempter's 

power  ? 
Who.  like  Thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine.  Lord,  abide  with 

me. 

4.  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless  : 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is    Death's  sting  ?  .Where,    Grave,    thy 

victory  ? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me. 

5.  Hold  Thou    Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the 

skies  : 
Heaven's    morning    breaks,    and    earth's    vain 

shadows  flee  : 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 

1  Hen?v  Fran;:.-  Lvte     1547 


EVENING  631 

846  \T  "HEX  the  day  o\  toil  is  done, 

\  V       When  the  race  o\  life  is  run, 
Father,  grant  Thy  wearied  one 

Rest  for  evermore  ! 

2.  When  the  strife  of  sin  is  stilled, 
When  the  foe  within  is  killed, 
Be  Thy  gracious  word  fulfilled, 

Peace  for  evermore  ! 

3.  When  the  darkness  melts  away 
At  the  breaking  of  the  day, 
Bid  us  hail  the  cheering  ray  ; — 

Light  for  evermore  ! 

4.  When  the  heart  by  sorrow  tried 
Feels  at  length  its  throbs  subside, 
Bring  us.  where  all  tears  are  dried, 

Joy  for  evermore  ! 

5.  When  for  vanished  days  we  yearn, 
Days  that  never  can  return. 
Teach  us  m  Thy  love  to  learn 

Love  for  evermc 

6.  When  the  breath  of  life  is  flown, 
When  the  grave  must  claim  its  own, 
Lord  o\  life  !   be  ours  Thy  crown  — 

Life  for  evermore  ! 

ERTON      I?"  I 

847  l-J^^"  Father,  cheer  our  way 

I  1      With  Thy  love's  perpetual  ray: 
Grant  us  every  closing  day 

Light  at  evening-thrie. 


632  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

2.  Holy  Saviour,  calm  our  fears 
When  earth's  brightness  disappears  : 
Grant  us  in  our  later  years 

Light  at  evening-time. 

3.  Holy  Spirit,  be  Thou  nigh 
When  in  mortal  pains  we  lie; 
Grant  us,  as  we  come  to  die, 

Light  at  evening-time. 

4.  Holy,  blessed  Trinity, 
Darkness  is  not  dark  to  Thee: 
Those  Thou  keepest  always  see 

Light  at  evening-time. 

Richard  Hayes  Robinson     1871 


848    ]\Tow  the  da>r  is  over 

1M      Night  is  drawing  nigh; 
Shadows  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky ; 

2.  Jesus,  grant  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose  ; 
With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

3.  Grant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  Thee  ; 
Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep,  blue  sea. 

4.  Comfort  every  sufferer 

Watching  late  in  pain  ; 
Those  who  plan  some  evil 
From  their  sins  restrain. 


6s.  5s. 


EVENING,  633 

5.  Through  the  long  night-watches 

May  Thine  angels  spread 

Their  white  wings  above  me, 

Watching  round  my  bed. 

6.  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure,  and  fresh,  and  sinless 
In  Thy  holy  eyes. 

Sabine  Baring-Gould    1865 
7s.  6  lines 

849      QOFT  the  dews  of  evening  fall, 

O     Twilight,  with  its  friendly  pall 
Folds  about  earth's  beating  heart, 
Bids  the  weary  day  depart. 
Through  the  cool  and  darkling  air, 
Father  !  hear  our  evening  prayer. 

2.  All  the  long,  bright,  busy  day, 
Toil  has  worn  our  strength  away; 
Trembling  limbs  and  furrowed  brow, 
At  the  mercy-seat  we  bow. 

Thou  canst  lift  each  weight  of  care, 
Father!  hear  our  evening  prayer  ! 

3.  We  are  faint  !  Temptations  strong 
In  a  vast  and  rapid  throng, 

Oft  our  sinking  souls  assail  — 
Let  them  not,  O  Lord,  prevail. 
Be  our  guard  in  every  snare  — 
Father!  hear  our  evening  prayer ! 

4.  Keep  us  till  morn's  rosy  gleam 
Wakens  us  from  happy  dream  ; 


634  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

Give  us  daily  strength  and  peace, 
Till  life's  days  and  nights  shall  cease  —  - 
Then  —  Thy  final  rest  to  share  — 
Father!  hear  our  evening  prayer ! 

Mary  Virginia  Terhune    x88g 

850  [  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away         C-M- 
1      From  every  cumbering  care, 

And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayen 

2.  I  love,  in  solitude,  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear; 
And  all  His  promises  to  plead 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3.  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore ; 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  Him  whom  I  adore. 

4.  I  love,  by  faith,  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5.  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

Phcebe  Hinsdale  Brown     1888 
7s,  6  lines 

851  1V[0W  from  labor  and  from  care 

1M      Evening  hours  have  set  me  free, 
In  the  work  of  praise  and  prayer, 

Lord,  I  would  converse  with  Thee: 
O  behold  me  from  above, 
Fill  me  with  a  Saviour's  love. 


EVENING  635 

2.  Sin  and  sorrow,  guilt  and  woe 

Wither  all  my  earthly  joys; 
Naught  can  charm  me  here  below, 

But  my  Saviour's  melting  voice; 
Lord,  forgive,  Thy  grace  restore, 
Make  me  Thine  for  evermore. 

3.  For  the  blessings  of  this  day, 

For  the  mercies  of  this  hour, 
For  the  gospel's  cheering  ray, 

For  fhe  Spirit's  quickening  power, 
Grateful  notes  to  Thee  I  raise  : 
O  accept  my  song  of  praise. 

Thomas  Hastings    1839 
L.  If. 

852      /^REAT  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song 
vJ     With  humble  gratitude  I  raise; 

0  let  Thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2.  My  days,  unclouded  as  they  pass, 

And  every  gently  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  Thy  love  and  power. 

3.  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Jesus  ;   His  dear  name  alone 

1  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  Thy  throne. 

4.  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eyelids  close  ; 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  ; 
Safe  in  Thy  care  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  Thy  name. 

Anne  Steele     i  - 


336  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

IOS. 

853  C*  0  down,  great  sun,  into  thy  golden  west, 
vJ     The  day  is  done,  the  hours  of  labor 

past ; 
The  night's  dark  shadows  deepen  all  around  ; 
The  day  is  over  ;  rest  has  come  at  last. 

2.  And  so  our  life  to  even-tide  draws  nigh, 

Our  days  of  change  their  course  have  almost 

run ; 
And  soon  the  storms  of  winter  will  be  past, 
And  then  comes  summer,  and  the  unsetting 

sun. 

3.  And  in  that  holier  world  of  joy  and  peace, 

Our  sun  shall  rise  upon  a  land  so  blest, 
That  none  in  this  poor  world  have  words  to  tell 
How  great  the  joy  of  that  pure  heavenly  rest. 

Edward  Husband     1871 
P.  M 

854  f^OD,  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Vj     Darkness  and  light  ; 

Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night. 
May  thine  angel-guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 

This  livelong  night. 

2.  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 
And,  when  we  die, 
May  we  in  Thy  mighty  keeping, 
All  peaceful  lie  ; 


EVENING  637 

When  the  last  dread  trump  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou,  Our  God,  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 
With  Thee  on  high. 

v.  i  Reginald  Heber     1S27     v.  2  Richard  Whatelv     i860 


855      C\  LORD,   who  by  Thy  presence   hast 
\J     made  light 
The  heat  and  burden  of  the  toilsome  day, 
Be  with  me  also  in  the  silent  night, 

Be  with  me  when  the  daylight  fades  away. 

2.  As  Thou  hast  given  me  strength  upon  the  way, 

So  deign  at  evening  to  become  my  guest ; 
As  Thou  hast  shared  the  labors  of  the  day, 
So  also  deign  to  share  and  bless  my  rest. 

3.  Fraught   with    rich   blessing,   breathing   sweet 

repose, 
The  calm  of  evening  settles  on  my  breast ; 
If  Thou  be  with  me  when  my  labors  close, 
No  more  is  needed  to  complete  my  rest. 

4.  Come,  then,  O  Lord,  and  deign  to  be  my  guest 

After  the  day's  confusion,  toil,  and  din  ; 
O  come  to  bring  me  peace,  and  joy,  and  rest, 
To  give  salvation,  and  to  pardon  sin  ! 

5.  Bind  up  the  wounds,  assuage  the  aching  smart 

Left  in  my  bosom  from  the  day  just  past, 
And  let  me,  on  a  Father's  loving  heart, 

Forget  my  griefs,  and  find  sweet  rest  at  last. 

Carl  Johann  Philipp  Spitta    1856    Tr.  by  Richard  Massie    1859 


838  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

856      COFTLY  now  the  light  of  day  t*. 

w      Fades  upon  my  sight  away: 
Free  from  care,*from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee. 

2.  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 
Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3.  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away : 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee. 

4.  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man's  infirmity ; 

Then,  from  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 

George  Washington  Doane     1824 
10s.  6  lines 

85*7      HTHE  day  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close, 

1       Fainter,    and    yet    more    faint,  the 
sunlight  glows  : 
O  Brightness  of  thy  Father's  glory,  Thou, 
Eternal  Light  of  light,  be  with  us  now  ; 
Where  Thou  art  present,  darkness  cannot  be ; 
Midnight  is  glorious  noon,  O  Lord,  with  Thee. 

2.  Our  changeful  lives  are  ebbing  to  an  end  ; 
Onward  to  darkness  and  to  death  we  tend  : 
O  Conqueror  of  the  grave,  be  Thou  our  guide, 
Be  Thou  our  light  in  death's  dark  eventide ; 
Then  in  our  mortal  hour  will  be  no  gloom, 
No  sting  in  death,  no  terror  in  the  tomb. 


EVENING  839 

3.  Thou,  who  in  darkness  walking,  didst  appear 
Upon  the  waves,  and  Thy  disciples  cheer, 
Come,  Lord,  in  lonesome  days,   when  storms 

assail, 
And  earthly  hopes,  and  human  succors  fail : 
When  all  is  dark,  may  we  behold  Thee  nigh, 
And  hear  Thy  voice,  "  Fear  not,  for  it  is  I." 

4.  The  weary  world  is  mouldering  to  decay, 
Its  glories  wane,  its  pageants  fade  away; 

In  that  last  sunset,  when  the  stars  shall  fall, 
May  we  arise,  awakened  by  Thy  call, 
With  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  ever  to  abide 
In  that  blest  day  which  has  no  eventide. 

Christopher  Wordsworth     1862 

858      TNSPIRER  and  Hearer  of  prayer,     8s- 
1  Thou  Shepherd  and  Guardian  of  Thine, 
My  all  to  Thy  covenant  care, 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign, 

2.  If  Thou  art  my  Shield,  and  my  Sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me  ; 
And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  Thee. 

3.  A  sovereign  Protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  forever  at  hand  ; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4.  His  smiles  and  His  comforts  abound, 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend  ; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  He  delights  to  defend. 

Augustus  Montague  Toplady     1774 


640  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

7s.  6s.  8s 

859      T^HE  day  is  past  and  over: 

1      All  thanks,  O  Lord,  to  Thee  : 
We  pray  Thee  that  offenseless, 

The  hours  of  dark  may  be. 
O  Jesus,  keep  us  in  Thy  sight, 
And  save  us  through  the  coming  night. 

2.  The  joys  of  day  are  over  : 

We  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee  ; 
And  call  on  Thee,  that  sinless 

The  hours  of  gloom  may  be. 
O  Jesus,  make  their  darkness  light, 
And  save  us  through  the  coming  night. 

3.  The  toils  of  day  are  over  ; 

We  raise  the  hymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask  that  free  from  peril 

The  hours  of  fear  may  be  : 
O  Jesu^  keep  us  in  Thy  sight, 
And  guard  us  through  the  coming  night. 

4.  Be  Thou  our  souls'  preserver, 

For  Thou  alone  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  we  have  to  go. 
O  loving  Jesus,  hear  our  call, 
And  guard  and  save  us  from  them  all. 

Anatoli  us  ab.  458    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Nealk    1862 


860       A  T  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set, 


L.  M. 


The  sick,  O  Lord,  around  Thee  lay; 
O  in  what  divers  pains  they  met, 
O  with  what  joy  they  went  away. 


EVENING  641 

2.  Once  more  *t  is  eventide,  and  we, 

Oppressed  with  various  ills,  draw  near ; 
What  if  Thy  form  we  cannot  see  ? 

We  know  and  feel  that  Thou  art  here. 

3.  O  Saviour  Christ,  our  woes  dispel ; 
For  some  are  sick,  and  some  are  sad, 
And  some  have  never  loved  Thee  well, 
And  some  have  lost  the  love  they  had. 

4.  And  none,  O  Lord,  have  perfect  rest, 

For  none  are  wholly  free  from  sin  ; 
And  they  who  fain  would  serve  Thee  best, 
Are  conscious  most  of  wrong  within. 

5.  O  Saviour  Christ,  Thou  too  art  Man  ; 

Thou  hast  been  troubled,  tempted,  tried  ; 
Thy  kind  but  searching  glance  can  scan 
The  very  wounds  that  shame  would  hide. 

6.  Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power, 

No  word  from  Thee  can  fruitless  fall  ; 
Hear  in  this  solemn  evening  hour, 
And  in  Thy  mercy  heal  us  all. 

Henry  Twells    1868 
L.  M. 

861      f^REAT  God  who  knowest  each  man's 
VJ     need, 
Bless  Thou  our  watch  and  guard  our  sleep  ; 
Forgive  our  sins  of  thought  and  deed, 
And  in  Thy  peace  Thy  servants  keep. 

2.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  day  that 's  done, 
We  trust  Thee  for  the  days  to  be  ; 
Thy  love  we  learn  in  Christ  Thy  Son  — 
O  may  we  all  His  glory  see  !       ElfILT  rmnrsoM 
41 


842  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

L.  M. 

862  1\/I^r  ^°^'  k°w  endless  is  Thy  love  : 
1V1     Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new  ; 

And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2.  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours  ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3.  I  yield  my  powers  to  Thy  command ; 

To  Thee  I  consecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  Thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 
C.  M. 

863  f^OD  of  the  sunlight  hours,  how  sad 
vJ     Would  evening  shadows  be, 

Or  night,  in  deeper  sable  clad, 
If,  aught  were  dark  to  Thee. 

2.  How  mournfully  that  golden  gleam 

Would  touch  the  thoughtful  heart, 
If,  with  its  soft,  retiring  beam, 
We  saw  Thy  love  depart. 

3.  But  though  the  sunset  hours  may  hide, 

Those  gentle  rays  awhile, 
Yet  they  who  in  Thy  house  abide, 
Shall  ever  share  Thy  smile. 

4.  Then  let  creation's  volume  close, 

Though  every  page  be  bright  ; 
On  Thine,  still  open,  we  repose 
With  more  intense  delight. 

Maria  Grace  Saffery    1834 


EVENING  643 


c.  M. 


864  IT  AIL,  tranquil  hour  of  closing  day, 

1  J      Begone,  disturbing  care  ; 
And  look,  my  soul,  from  earth  away 
To  Him  who  heareth  prayer. 

2.  How  sweet  the  tear  of  penitence, 

Before  His  throne  of  grace, 
While,  to  the  contrite  spirit's  sense, 
He  shows  His  smiling  face. 

3.  How  sweet,  thro'  long-remembered  years, 

His  mercies  to  recall. 
And  pressed  with  wants,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
To  trust  His  love  for  all. 

4.  How  sweet  to  look,  in  thoughtful  hope, 

Beyond  this  fading  sky, 
And  hear  Him  call  His  children  up 
To  His  fair  home  on  high. 

5.  Calmly  the  day  forsakes  our  heaven   , 

To  dawn  beyond  the  west; 
So  let  my  soul,  in  life's  last  even, 
Retire  to  glorious  rest. 

Leonard  Bacon     1845 

865  T^HE  swift  declining  day,  s-  M- 

1       How  fast  its  moments  fly  ! 
While  evening's  broad  and  gloomy  shade 
Gains  on  the  western  sky. 

2.  Ye  mortals,  mark  its  space, 
And  use  the  hours  of  light ; 
And  know,  its  Maker  can  command 
At  once  eternal  night. 


844  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

3.  Give  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Who  rules  the  whirling  sphere: 
Submissive  at  His  footstool  bow, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 

4.  Then  shall  new  lustre  break 

Through  death's  impending  gloom, 
And  lead  you  to  unchanging  light 
In  your  celestial  home. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 
S.  M. 

866     'TO-MORROW,  Lord,  is  Thine, 

1       Lodged  in  Thy  sovereign  hand  ; 
And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
It  shines  by  Thy  command. 

2.  The  present  moment  flies, 

And  bears  our  life  away ; 
O  make  Thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to-day. 

3.  Since  on  this  winged  hour 

Eternity  is  hung, 
Waken,  by  Thine  almighty  power, 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4.  One  thing  demands  our  care, 

O  be  it  still  pursued  ; 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5.  To  Jesus  may  we  fly, 

Swift  as  the  morning  light, 
Lest  life's  young  golden  beams  should  die 
In  sudden,  endless  night. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 


EVENING  645 

L.  M. 

867  P  LORY  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
VJ     For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light  ; 

Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  Almighty  wings. 

2.  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace,  may  be. 

3.  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread, 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4.  O  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose ; 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close, 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5.  Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below: 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host  ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Thomas  Ken     1697 
8s.  4. 

868  THE  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away, 

1     And  spent  too  soon  her  golden  store; 
The  shadows  of  departing  day 
Creep  on  once  more. 

2.  Our  life  is  but  an  autumn  day. 

Its  glorious  noon  how  quickly  past  ; 
Lead  us,  O  Christ,  Thou  living  Way, 
Safe  home  at  last. 


646  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

3.  O  by  Thy  soul-inspiring  grace 

Uplift  our  hearts  to  realms  on  high; 
Help  us  to  look  to  that  bright  place 
Beyond  the  sky, 

4.  Where  light,  and  life,  and  joy,  and  peace, 

In  undivided  empire  reign, 
And  thronging  angels  never  cease 
Their  deathless  strain ; 

5.  Where  saints  are  clothed  in  spotless  white, 

And  evening  shadows  never  fall, 
Where  Thou,  eternal  Light  of  light, 
Art  Lord  of  all. 

Godfrey  Thring    1866 

869  HTHE  day,  O  Lord,  is  spent,  s-  M- 

1       Abide  with  us,  and  rest ; 
Our  hearts'  desires  are  fully  bent 
On  making  Thee  our  guest. 

2.  We  have  not  reached  that  land, 

That  happy  land,  as  yet, 
Where  holy  angels  round  Thee  stand, 
Whose  sun  can  never  set. 

3.  Our  sun  is  sinking  now, 

Our  day  is  almost  o'er  ; 
O  Sun  of  righteousness,  do  Thou 
Shine  on  us  evermore. 

John  Mason  Neale    1844 

870  n^HE  day  is  past  and  gone,  s-  M- 

1      The  evening  shades  appear  ; 
O  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind, 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 


EVENING  647 

2.  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  my  fears ; 
May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

3.  And  when  I  early  rise, 

To  view  the  unwearied  sun, 
May  I  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run. 

4.  And  when  my  days  are  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove, 
O  may  I  in  Thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  Thy  love. 

John  Leland    1792 
3s.  76. 

871       IJ  EAR  Thy  children,  gentle  Jesus, 

1  1  While  we  breathe  our  evening  prayer; 
Save  us  from  all  harm  and  danger, 
Take  us  'neath  Thy  sheltering  care. 

2.  Shield  us  from  the  wiles  of  Satan, 

From  the  perils  of  this  night ; 
Safely  may  Thy  guardian  angels 
Keep  us  in  their  watchful  sight. 

3.  Gentle  Jesus  !  look  in  pity 

From  Thy  glorious  throne  above ; 
Though  we  sleep,  Thy  heart  is  wakeful, 
Still  for  us  it  beats  with  love. 

4.  Shades  of  evening  fast  are  falling, 

Day  is  fading  into  gloom  ; 
When  our  earthly  life  is  ended, 

Lead  Thy  ransomed  children  home. 


648  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 


8s.  7*. 


872     HTARRY  with  me,  O  my  Saviour ! 
1       For  the  day  is  passing  by ; 
See  !  the  shades  of  evening  gather, 
And  the  night  is  drawing  nigh. 

2.  Deeper,  deeper  grow  the  shadows, 

Paler  now  the  glowing  west, 
Swift  the  night  of  death  advances ; 
Shall  it  be  the  night  of  rest  ? 

3.  Feeble,  trembling,  fainting,  dying, 

Lord,  I  cast  myself  on  Thee ; 
Tarry  with  me  through  the  darkness ; 
While  I  sleep,  still  watch  by  me. 

4.  Tarry  with  me,  O  my  Saviour! 

Lay  my  head  upon  Thy  breast, 
Till  the  morning ;  then  awake  me, 
Morning  of  eternal  rest  ! 

Caroline  S.  Smith    1851 
8s.  7s.  D. 

8*73      A  TAINLY  through  night's  weary  hours, 
V      Keep  we  watch,  lest  foes  alarm  ; 
Vain  our  bulwarks,  and  our  towers, 
But  for  God's  protecting  arm. 

2.  Vain  were  all  our  toil  and  labor, 

Did  not  God  that  labor  bless ; 
Vain,  without  His  grace  and  favor, 
Every  talent  we  possess. 

3.  Vainer  still  the  hope  of  heaven, 

That  on  human  strength  relies  ; 
But  to  him  shall  help  be  given, 
Who  in  humble  faith  applies. 


EVENING  849 

4.  Seek  we,  then  the  Lord's  Anointed ; 
He  will  grant  us  peace  and  rest : 
Ne'er  was  suppliant  disappointed, 

Who  through  Christ  his  prayer  addressed. 

Harriet  Auber    1829 
L.M. 

874      QUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
O     It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near: 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2.  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep, 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3.  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  thee  I  cannot  live  ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4.  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Have  spurned,  to-day,  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5.  Watch  by  the  sick ;    enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store  ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6.  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take  ; 
Till,  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love, 

We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 

John  Keble    1827 


650  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 


L.  M. 


875  T^HUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 

1   Thus  far  His  power  prolongs  my  days  • 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  His  grace. 

2..  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home; 
But  He  forgives  my  follies  past, 

And  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3.  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head, 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4c  Faith  in  His  name  forbids  my  fear  ; 
0  may  Thy  presence  ne'er  depart ; 
And,  in  the  morning,  make  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  Thy  heart. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 
8s.  7s. 

876  Q  AVIOUR,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
O     Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 

Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing, 

Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2.  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us, 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3.  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee; 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  Thy  people  be. 


THE   YEAR  65 1 

4.   Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 
And  our  couch  become  our  tomb. 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

James  Edmeston     1:20 
8s.  7s.  D. 

877       IT ARP,  awake  !  Tell  out  the  story 

11      Of  our  love,  and  joy,  and  praise  ! 
Lute,  awake  !  Awake  our  glory  ! 
Join  a  thankful  song  to  raise. 
Sing  we,  brethren,  faithful-hearted, 

Lift  the  solemn  voice  again, 
O'er  another  year  departed 

Of  our  threescore  years  and  ten. 

2.  Gracious  Saviour,  Thou  hast  lengthened, 

And  hast  blest  our  mortal  span, 
And  in  our  weak  hearts  hast  strengthened. 

What  Thy  grace  alone  began  : 
Still,  when  danger  shall  betide  us, 

Be  Thy  warning  whisper  heard  ; 
Keep  us  at  Thy  feet,  and  guide  us 

By  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  word. 

3.  Let  Thy  favor  and  Thy  blessing 

Crown  the  year  we  now  begin  ; 
Let  us  all.  Thy  strength  possessing, 

Grow  in  grace,  and  vanquish  sin. 
Storms  are  round  us,  hearts  are  quailing, 

Signs  in  heaven  and  earth  and  sea  ; 
But,  when  heaven  and  earth  are  failing, 

Saviour,  we  will  trust  in  Thee. 

Henry  Downton     1851 


652  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

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878      OTANDING  at  the  portal 
O     Of  the  opening  year, 
Words  of  comfort  meet  us, 

Hushing  every  fear  ; 
Spoken  through  the  silence 

By  our  Father's  voice, 
Tender,  strong,  and  faithful, 
Making  us  rejoice. 

Cho. — Onward  then,  and  fear  not, 
Children  of  the  day  ! 
For  His  word  shall  never, 
Never  pass  away. 

2.  "  I,  the  Lord,  am  with  thee, 

Be  thou  not  afraid  ! 
I  will  keep  and  strengthen, 

Be  thou  not  dismayed  ! 
Yea,  I  will  uphold  thee 

With  my  own  right  hand  ! 
Thou  art  called  and  chosen 

In  My  sight  to  stand."  —  CHO. 

3.  For  the  year  before  us, 

O,  what  rich  supplies ! 
For  the  poor  and  needy 

Living  streams  shall  rise  ; 
For  the  sad  and  sinful 

Shall  His  grace  abound  ; 
For  the  faint  and  feeble 

Perfect  strength  be  found.  —  CHO. 

4.  He  will  never  fail  us, 

He  will  not  forsake  ; 


THE   YEAR  653 

His  eternal  covenant 

He  will  never  break  ! 
Resting  on  His  promise, 

What  have  we  to  fear? 
God  is  all-sufficient 

For  the  coming  year.  —  Cho. 

Frances  Ridley  Havergal  1873 
7s.  6s.  D. 

8*79     npiME  is  winging  us  away 

1       To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day, 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  ; 
Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee, 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms  * 
All  that  's  mortal  soon  will  be 

Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms. 

2.  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  da)-, 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  ; 
But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty  soon,  above, 
Far  beyond  the  world's  annoy. 

Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 

John-  Bjrton     1S15 
P.  M. 

880      POME,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue, 
\J     Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear. 
His  adorable  will  let  us  gladly  fulfil, 
And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labor  of  love. 


664  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

2.  Our  life  is  a  dream  ;  our  time,  as  a  stream, 
Glides  swiftly  away, 

And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay. 
The  arrow  is  flown, —  the  moment  is  gone  ; 
The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity  's  here. 

3.  O,  that  each  in  the  day  of  His  coming  may  say, 
"  I  have  fought  my  way  through : 

I  have  finished  the  work  Thou   didst   give  me 

to  do  !  " 
O,  that   each  from   his  Lord  may  receive  the 

glad  word, 
"  Well  and  faithfully  done  ! 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne  !  " 

Charles  Wesley     1749 
L.  M. 

881      PRE  AT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
vJ     By  which  supported  still  we  stand  : 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows  ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2.  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

3.  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4.  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  Thou  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest  ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 


THE   YEAR  655 

7s.  D. 

882  TTTHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun, 

1  V       Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here: 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below; 
We  a  little  longer  wait. 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2.  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream  : 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise, 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3.  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive  ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view  ; 
Bless  Thy  word  to  young  and  old  ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 

John  Xewton     1779 
C.   M. 

883  DREAK,  new-born  year,  on  glad  eyes 

D     break  ! 
Melodious  voices  move  ! 
On,  rolling  Time  !  Thou  canst  not  make 
The  Father  cease  to  love. 


656  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

2.  Our  hearts  in  tears  may  oft  run  o'er; 

But,  Lord,  Thy  smile  still  beams ; 
Our  sins  are  swelling  evermore  ; 
But  pardoning  grace  still  streams. 

3.  Lord,  from  this  year  more  service  win, 

More  glory,  more  delight ! 
O  make  it  ours  less  sad  with  sin, 
Its  days  with  Thee  more  bright  ! 

4.  Then  we  may  bless  its  precious  things, 

If  earthly  cheer  should  come  ; 
Or  gladsome  mount  on  angel  wings, 
If  Thou  wouldst  take  us  home. 

5.  O  golden  then  the  hours  must  be ! 

The  year  must  needs  be  sweet : 
Yes,  Lord,  with  happy  melody 
Thine  opening  grace  we  greet. 

Thomas  Hornblower  Gill    1855 
6s.  5s.  D. 

884      QUMMER  suns  are  glowing 

w     Over  land  and  sea, 
Happy  light  is  flowing 

Bountiful  and  free. 
Every  thing  rejoices 

In  the  mellow  rays, 
All  earth's  thousand  voices 

Swell  the  psalm  of  praise. 

2.  God's  free  mercy  streameth 
Over  all  the  world, 
And  His  banner  gleameth 
Everywhere  unfurled. 


THE  SEASOXS  857 

Broad  and  deep  and  glorious 

As  the  heaven  above, 
Shines  in  might  victorious 

His  eternal  Love. 

3.  Lord,  upon  our  blindness, 

Thy  pure  radiance  pour; 
For  Thy  loving-kindness 

Make  us  love  Thee  more. 
And  when  clouds  are  drifting 

Dark  across  our  sky. 
Then,  the  veil  uplifting, 

Father,  be  Thou  nigh. 

4.  We  will  never  doubt  Thee, 

Though  Thou  veil  Thy  light : 
Life  is  dark  without  Thee  ; 

Death  with  Thee  is  bright. 
Light  of  light !  Shine  o'er  us 

On  our  pilgrim  way, 
Go  Thou  still  before  us 

To  the  endless  day. 

William  Walsham  How    1864 
L.  II 

885      INTERNAL  Source  of  every  joy, 

JL/  Well  may  Thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  Thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  Thee,  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

2,  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  Thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 
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3.  The  flowery  spring,  at  Thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air  and  paints  the  land  ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4.  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores  ; 
And  winters,  softened  by  Thy  care, 

No  more  a  face  of  horror  wear. 

5.  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days. 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 
And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 

With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6.  Here  in  Thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  Sabbaths  bless  our  eyes ; 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

Philip  Doddridge     1740 
7s.  D. 

886      POME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 

\j     Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home  ! 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin  ; 
God  our  Maker  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied  : 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come: 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home  ! 

2.  All  the  world  is  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield  ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown  : 


HAR I r£S T  HOME  FES TI VALS  859 

First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear: 
Lord  of  Harvest,  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be  ! 

3.  For  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  His  harvest  home  ; 
From  His  field  shall  in  that  day 
All  offenses  purge  away  ; 

Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast ; 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore. 

4.  Even  so,  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  Thy  final  Harvest-home  ! 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin  : 
There,  forever  purified, 

In  Thy  presence  to  abide : 

Come,  with  all  Thine  angels,  come  : 

Raise  the  glorious  Harvest-home ! 

ENRY  ALFORD      1844 


887    T°  Thee>  °  Lord> 

1       In  hvmns  of  ac 


8s.  7s.  D. 

our  hearts  we  raise 
adoration, 
To  Thee  bring  sacrifice  of  praise 

With  shouts  of  exultation  : 
Bright  robes  of  gold  the  fields  adorn, 

The  hills  with  joy  are  ringing, 
The  valleys  stand  so  thick  with  corn 
That  even  they  are  singing. 


660  TIMES  AND  SEASOXS 

2.  And  now  on  this  our  festal  day, 

Thy  bounteous  hand  confessing, 
Upon  Thine  altar,  Lord,  we  lay 

The  first-fruits  of  Thy  blessing. 
By  Thee  the  souls  of  men  are  fed 

With  gifts  of  grace  supernal, 
Thou  who  dost  give  us  earthly  bread, 

Give  us  the  Bread  eternal. 

3.  We  bear  the  burden  of  the  day, 

And  often  toil  seems  dreary ; 
But  labor  ends  with  sunset  ray, 

And  rest  comes  for  the  weary. 
May  we,  the  angel-reaping  o'er, 

Stand  at  the  last  accepted, 
Christ's  golden  sheaves  for  evermore 

To  garners  bright  elected. 

4.  O,  blessed  is  that  land  of  God, 

Where  saints  abide  for  ever; 
Where  golden  fields  spread  far  and  broad, 

Where  flows  the  crystal  river: 
The  strains  of  all  its  holy  throng 

With  ours  to-day  are  blending ; 
Thrice  blessed  is  that  harvest-song 

Which  never  hath  an  ending. 

William  Chatterton  Dix    1871 
6s.  5s.  12  lines 

888      DARTH  below  is  teeming, 

-L/     Heaven  is  bright  above  ; 
Every  brow  is  beaming 
In  the  light  of  love  ; 


HAR  VEST  HOME  FESTI VALS  661 

Every  eye  rejoices, 

Every  thought  is  praise ; 
Happy  hearts  and  voices 

Gladden  nights  and  days. 

Ref. — 0  Almighty  Giver! 
Bountiful  and  free, 
As  the  joy  in  harvest 
Joy  we  before  Thee. 

2.  For  the  sun  and  showers, 

For  the  rain  and  dew, 
For  the  nurturing  hours 

Spring  and  Summer  knew  ; 
For  the  golden  Autumn, 

And  its  precious  stores, 
For  the  -love  that  brought  them 

Teeming  to  our  doors. — Ref. 

3.  Earth's  broad  harvest  whitens 

In  a  brighter  sun 
Than  the  orb  that  lightens 

All  we  tread  upon  ; 
Send  out  laborers,  Father  ! 

Where  fields  ripening  wave, 
All  the  nations  gather, 

Gather  in  and  save. 

REF. — O  Almighty  Giver  ! 

Bountiful  and  free, 
Then  as  joy  in  harvest 

We  shall  joy  in  Thee. 

John  Samuel  Bewlev  Monsell  1863 


662  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

P.  M. 

889  ORAISE,  O  praise  the    Lord    of  har- 
1        vest, — 

Providence  and  Love  ! 
Praise  Him  in  His  earthly  temples, 
And  above  ! 

2.  Sing  Him  thanks  for  all  the  bounties 

Of  His  gracious  hand, 
Smiling  peace  and  welcome  plenty, 
O'er  our  land. 

3.  Now  the  Church  of  God  in  patience 

Waits  her  Harvest-home, 
Till,  with  angels  for  His  reapers, 
Christ  shall  come. 

4.  May  we  all  be  safely  gathered 

At  the  Master's  word, 
In  the  everlasting  garner, 
With  the  Lord. 

James  Hamilton     1865 
L.  M. 

890  IT  ERE   we,   to-day,  amidst  our  flowers 
1  1     And  fruits,  have  come  to  own  again 

The  blessings  of  the  summer  hours, 
The  early  and  the  latter  rain. 

2.  To  see  our  Father's  hand  once  more 

Reverse  for  us  the  plenteous  horn 
Of  Autumn,  filled  and  running  o'er 

With  fruit,  and  flower,  and  golden  corn. 

3.  Once  more  the  liberal  year  laughs  out 

O'er  richer  stores  than  gems  or  gold, 
Once  more,  with  harvest  song  and  shout, 
Is  nature's  bloodless  triumph  told. 


HAR  I  'ES T  HOME  FES  TI VALS  663 

4.  O  favors  every  year  made  new  ! 

O  gifts  with  rain  and  sunshine  sent  ! 
The  bounty  overruns  our  due. 

The  fulness  shames  our  discontent. 

5.  We  shut  our  eyes,  the  flowers  bloom  on  ; 

We  murmur,  but  the  corn  ears  fill  ; 
We  choose  the  shadow,  but  the  sun 
That  casts  it,  shines  behind  us  still. 

6.  Then  let  these  altars  wreathed  with  flowers 

And  piled  with  fruits,  awake  again 
Thanksgiving  for  the  golden  hours. 
The  early  and  the  latter  rain. 


891 


John  Greenleaf  Whittier 

Si     4& 


THE  God  of  Harvest  praise. 
In  loud  thanksgivings  raise 
Hand,  heart,  and  voice  ; 
The  valleys  laugh  and  sing, 
Forests  and  mountains  ring, 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring, 
The  streams  rejoice. 

2.  Yea,  bless  His  holy  name. 
And  joyous  thanks  proclaim 

Through  all  the  earth  ; 
To  glory  in  your  lot 
Is  comely  ;   but  be  not 
God's  benefits  forgot 

Amidst  your  mirth. 

3.  The  God  of  Harvest  praise  ; 
Hands,  hearts,  and  voices  raise 

With  one  accord  : 


664  TIMES  AXD  SEASOXS 

From  field  to  garner  throng, 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along, 
And  in  your  harvest  song 
Bless  ye  the  Lord. 

James  Montgomery     1835 
7s.  D. 

892      PHRIST,  by  heavenly  hosts  adored, 

v_y     Gracious,  Mighty,  Sovereign  Lord, 
God  of  nations,  King  of  kings, 
Head  of  all  created  things, 
By  the  Church  with  joy  confessed, 
God  o'er  all  forever  blest ; 
Pleading  at  Thy  throne  we  stand, 
Save  Thy  people,  bless  our  land. 

2.  On  our  fields  of  grass  and  grain 
Drop,  O  Lord,  the  kindly  rain  ; 
O'er  our  wide  and  goodly  land 
Crown  the  labors  of  each  hand  ; 
Let  Thy  kind  protection  be 
O'er  our  commerce  on  the  sea; 
Open,  Lord,  Thy  bounteous  hand, 
Bless  Thy  people,  bless  our  land. 

3.  Let  our  rulers  ever  be 

Men  that  love  and  honor  Thee  ; 
Let  the  powers  by  Thee  ordained, 
Be  in  righteousness  maintained  : 
In  the  people's  hearts  increase 
Love  of  piety  and  peace  ; 
Thus,  united,  we  shall  stand 
One  wide,  free,  and  happy  land. 

Henry  Harbaugh     i860 


THANKSG1 VING  865 

893       DRAISE,  O  praise  our  God  and   King, 
1        Hymns  of  adoration  sing; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2.  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run  ; 
And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light. 

3.  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain  ; 
And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield. 

4.  Praise  Him  for  our  harvest-store, 
He  hath  filled  the  garner-floor; 
And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss. 

5.  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King; 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ; 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

Henry  Williams  Baker     1861 

894:    ]\/[IGHTY  God!  while  angels" 7  wess 

lVl  Thee, 

May  a  mortal  sing  Thy  name  ? 
Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels, 

Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 
Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days, 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 

Be  Thy  just  and  endless  praise. 


666  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

2.  For  the  grandeur  of  Thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; 
For  the  wonders  of  creation, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought ; 
For  Thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  Thine  empire's  wide  domain, 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow ; 

Blessed  be  Thy  gentle  reign. 

3.  For  Thy  rich,  Thy  free  redemption, 

Bright,  though  veiled  in  darkness  long, 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression  ; 

Who  can  sing  that  wondrous  song  ? 
Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Shall  Thy  praise  unuttered  lie? 
Break,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die. 

4.  From  the  highest  throne  of  glory, 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe, 
Thou  didst  stoop  to  ransom  captives  ; 

Flow,  my  praise,  for  ever  flow : 
Re-ascend,  Immortal  Saviour  ! 

Leave  Thy  footstool,  take  Thy  throne, 
Thence  return,  and  reign  for  ever, 

Be  the  kingdom  all  Thine  own. 

Robert  Robinson     1774 
7s.  6s.  12  lines 

895      "\T  7"E  plough  the  fields  and  scatter 
VV      The  good  seed  on  the  land, 
But  it  is  fed  and  watered 
By  God's  almighty  hand  ; 


THANKSGIVING  667 

He  sends  the  snow  in  winter, 
The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain, 

The  breezes  and  the  sunshine, 
And  soft  refreshing  rain. 

REF. —  All  good  gifts  around  us 

Are  sent  from  heaven  above, 
Then  thank  the  Lord,  O  thank  the  Lord, 
For  all  His  love. 

2.  He  only  is  the  Maker 

Of  all  things  near  and  far ; 
He  paints  the  wayside  flower, 

He  lights  the  evening  star ; 
The  winds  and  waves  obey  Him 

By  Him  the  birds  are  fed  ; 
Much  more  to  us,  His  children, 

He  gives  our  daily  bread. —  Ref. 

3.  We  thank  Thee  then,  O  Father, 

For  all  things  bright  and  good, 
The  seed-time  and  the  harvest, 

Our  life,  our  health,  our  food  ; 
Accept  the  gifts  we  offer 

For  all  Thy  love  imparts, 
And  what  Thou  most  desirest, 

Our  humble,  thankful  hearts.—  Ref. 

Mathias  Claudius    Tr.  by  Jane  Montgomery  Campbell    1868 

7S. 

896      ORAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 

1       For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days ! 
Bounteous  Source  of  every  joy, 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 


668  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

2.  For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield  ; 
For  the  fruits  in  full  supply, 
Ripened  'neath  the  summer  sky; 

3.  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain  ; 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain  ; 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews ; 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse ; 

4.  All  that  spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'erflowing  stores : 

5.  These  to  Thee,  my  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow  ; 
And  for  these  my  soul  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

Anna  L.etitia  Barbauld     1772 

89*7      ]\TY  country  't  is  of  Thee,  6s-  «s- 

1V1      Sweet  land  of  liberty, 
Of  thee  I  sing  ; 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
Land  of  the  pilgrims'  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 
Let  freedom  ring. 
2.  My  native  country,  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble  free, 

Thy  name  I  love  ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills  ; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 
Like  that  above. 


NATIOXAL  8H9 

3.  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
And  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song: 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake, 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake, 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  sound  prolong. 

4.  Our  fathers'  God,  to  Thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  Thee  we  sing: 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  Thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 

Samuel  Francis  Smith     1832 
8s.  73. 

898      THREAD  Jehovah,  God  of  nations, 
±J     From  Thy  temple  in  the  skies, 
Hear  Thy  people's  supplications, 
Now  for  their  deliverance  rise. 

2.  Lo,  with  deep  contrition  turning, 

Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  bend  ; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning; 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 

3.  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call, 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding, 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  from  all. 

4.  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgression, 

Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface: 
Save  Thy  people  from  oppression, 

Save  from  spoil  Thy  holy  place,    c.  f.   i8©4 


870  NATIONAL 

6s.  4S. 

899  /^OD  bless  our  native  land  : 
vJ     Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave 

Ruler  of  wind  and  wave, 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 

By  Thy  great  might. 

2.  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God,  above  the  skies ; 

On  Him  we  wait ; 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 

Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  Thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State. 

Charles  Timothy  Brooks     1834    John  S.  Dwight    1844 

C.  M. 

900  /^REAT    King    of    nations,    hear    our 
vJ     prayer, 

While  at  Thy  feet  we  fall, 
And  humbly  with  united  cry 
To  Thee  for  mercy  call. 

2.  Our  fathers'  sins  were  manifold, 

And  ours  no  less  we  own ; 
Yet  wondrously  from  age  to  age 
Thy  goodness  hath  been  shown. 

3.  When  dangers,  like  a  stormy  sea, 

Beset  our  country  round, 
To  Thee  we  looked,  to  Thee  we  cried, 
And  help  in  Thee  was  found. 


NATIONAL  671 

4.  With  one  consent  we  meekly  bow- 

Beneath  Thy  chastening  hand, 

And  pouring  forth  confession  meet, 

Mourn  with  our  mourning  land. 

5.  With  pitying  eye  behold  our  need, 

As  thus  we  lift  our  prayer  ; 
Correct  us  with  Thy  judgments,  Lord, 
Then  let  Thy  mercy  spare. 

John*  Hampden  Gurney  1S38 

901      P0D>  the  All-Terrible  !     Thou  who  or- 
vJ     dainest 
Thunder    Thy    clarion,  and    lightning    Thy 
sword ! 
Show    forth    Thy  pity   on    high   where    Thou 
reignest ; 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord  ! 

2.  God,  the  Omnipotent !  mighty  Avenger, 

Watching  invisible,  judgment  unheard  ! 
Save  us  in  mercy,  O  save  us  from  danger  ; 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,  O  Lord  ! 

3.  God,  the  All-Merciful !  earth  hath  forsaken 

Thy  ways  all  holy,  and  slighted  Thy  word  : 
Let  not  Thy  wrath  in  its  terror  awaken  : 
Give  to  us  pardon  and  peace,  O  Lord  ! 

4.  So  will  Thy  people,  with  thankful  devotion, 

Praise  Him  who  saved  them  from  peril  and 
sword, 
Shouting  in  chorus,  from  ocean  to  ocean, 

Peace  to  the  nations,  and  praise  to  the  Lord  ! 

Henry  Fothergill  Chorley     1S54 


872  FOR   THOSE  AT  SEA 


L.  M. 


902      C\  GOD,  beneath  Thy  guiding  hand, 

\J     Our  exiled  fathers  crossed  the  sea; 
And  when  they  trod  the  wintry  strand, 

With    prayer   and    psalm    they   worshipped 
Thee. 

2.  Thou    heard'st,    well    pleased,    the    song,    the 

prayer  : 
Thy  blessing  came  ;  and  still  its  power 
Shall  onward,  through  all  ages  bear 
The  memory  of  that  holy  hour. 

3.  Laws,  freedom,  truth,  and  faith  in  God 

Came  with  those  exiles  o'er  the  waves ; 
And  where  their  pilgrim  feet  have  trod, 
The  God  they  trusted  guards  their  graves. 

4.  And  here  Thy  name,  O  God  of  love, 

Their  children's  children  shall  adore, 
Till  these  eternal  hills  remove, 

And  spring  adorns  the  earth  no  more. 

Leonard  Bacon     1838 
12s. 

903    AUHEN  thro'  the torn  sail  the  wild  tem" 

VV       pest  is  streaming, 

When  o'er  the  dark  wave  the  red  lightning  is 
gleaming. 

Nor  hope  lends  a  ray  the  poor  sailors  to  cher- 
ish, 

They  fly  to  their  Master,  "  Save,  Lord,  or  we 
perish." 

2.   O    Jesus,  once    rocked    on  the    breast  of    the 
billow, 


FOR  THOSE  AT  SEA  673 

Aroused  by  the    shriek   of  despair  from    Tin- 
pillow, 
Now  seated   in  glory,  the  poor  sinner  cherish, 
Who  cries  in   his  anguish,  "  Save,  Lord,  or  we 
perish." 

Reginald  Hkbek 

.      P.  M. 

904  QTAR  of  peace,  to  wanderers  weary  ! 
O     Bright  the  beams  that  smile  on  me; 

Cheer  the  pilot's  vision  dreary, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

2.  Star  of  hope  !  gleam  on  the  billow  ; 

Bless  the  soul  that  sighs  for  Thee, 
Bless  the  sailor's  lonely  pillow, 
.     Far,  far  at  sea. 

3.  Star  of  faith  !   when  winds  are  mocking 

All  his  toil,  he  flies  to  Thee  ; 
Save  him  on  the  billows  rocking, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

4.  Star  divine  !  O   safely  guide  him, 

Bring  the  wanderer  home  to  Thee ; 
Sore  temptations  long  have  tried  him, 
Far,  far  at  sea. 

Jane  Cross  Simpson     iS;o 
L.  If.  6  'lines 

905  DTERNAL  Father,  strong  to  save, 
-L'     Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless 

wave, 
Who  bid'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
Its  own  appointed  limits  keep  ; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 

For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

43 


674  FOR   THOSE  AT  SEA 

2.  O  Christ,  whose  voice  the  waters  heard 
And  hushed  their  raging  at  Thy  word, 
Who  walkest  on  the  foaming  deep, 
And  calm  amid  the  storm  didst  sleep  ; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

3.  Most  Holy  Spirit,  who  didst  brood 
Upon  the  chaos  dark  and  rude, 
And  bid  its  angry  tumult  cease, 
And  give,  for  wild  confusion,  peace  ; 

O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee 
For  those  in  peril  on  the  sea. 

4.  O  Trinity  of  love  and  power, 

Our  brethren  shield  in  danger's  hour,*; 
From  rock  and  tempest,  fire  and  foe, 
Protect  them  wheresoe'er  they  go  ; 
Thus  evermore  shall  rise  to  Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 

William  Whiting    i860 


C.  M. 

1  we  sai 
Upon  the  lonely  deep, 


906      C\  LORD,  be  with  us  when  we  sail 

Our  guard  when  on  the  silent  deck 
The  nightly  watch  we  keep. 

2.  We  need  not  fear,  though  all  around, 

'Mid  rising  winds,  we  hear 

The  multitude  of  waters  surge  ; 

For  Thou,  O  God,  art  near. 

3.  The  calm,  the  breeze,  the  gale,  the  storm, 

The  ocean  and  the  land, 


FOR   THOSE  AT  SEA  875 

All,  all  are  Thine,  and  held  within 
The  hollow  of  Thy  hand. 

4.  As  when  on  blue  Gennesaret 

Rose  high  the  angry  wave, 
And  Thy  disciples  quailed  in  dread, 
One  word  of  Thine  could  save  ; 

5.  So  when  the  fiercer  storms  arise 

From  man's  unbridled  will, 
Be  Thou,  Lord,  present  in  our  hearts 
To  whisper,  "  Peace,  be  still." 

6.  Across  this  troubled  tide  of  life 

Thyself  our  pilot  be, 
Until  we  reach  that  better  land, 
The  land  that  knows  no  sea. 

Edward  Arthur  Dayman  1871 
8s.  7s.  D. 

907      '"POSSED  upon  life's  raging  billow, 
1       Sweet  it  is,  O  Lord,  to  know 
Thou  hast  pressed  a  sailor's  pillow, 

And  canst  feel  a  sailor's  woe  : 
Never  slumbering,  never  sleeping, 

Though  the  night  be  dark  and  drear, 
Thou  the  faithful  watch  art  keeping, 
"All  is  well  !  "  Thy  constant  cheer. 
2.  And  though  loud  the  wind  is  howling, 
Fierce  though  flash  the  lightnings  red, 
Though  the  storm-clouds  dark  are  scowling 

O'er  the  sailor's  anxious  head  : 
Thou  canst  calm  the  raging  ocean, 

All  its  noise  and  tumult  still, 
Hush  the  billow's  wild  commotion, 
At  the  bidding  of  Thy  will. 


676  FOR   THOSE  AT  SEA 

3.  Thus  our  hearts  the  hope  will  cherish, 

While  to  heaven  we  lift  our  eyes, 
Thou  wilt  save  us  ere  we  perish, 

Thou  wilt  hear  our  faintest  cries  : 
And,  though  mast  and  sail  be  riven, 

Life's  short  voyage  soon  is  o'er : 
Safely  moored  in  heaven's  wide  haven, 

Storms  and  tempests  vex  no  more. 

George  Washington  Bethlne    1830 

908      CAFE  upon  the  billowy  deep,  **• 

O     Loving  Lord,  Thy.  servants  keep  ; 
Helpless,  trusting  pilgrims  they, 
Guard  them  on  their  watery  way. 

2.  In  the  morning  fill  their  sails, 
'Mid  the  dark,  send  favoring  gales  ; 
If  their  sky  be  overcast, 

Calm  the  waves,  and  still  the  blast. 

3.  Let  Thy  sunshine  guide  by  day; 
Send  at  eve  the  starry  ray  ; 
Through  the  watches  of  the  night, 
Be  Thou,  Lord,  their  shining  light. 

4.  Thus  as  hour  by  hour  rolls  by 
Watch  with  Thine  unslumbering  eye: 
Guide  with  Thine  almighty  hand 
Safe  unto  the  haven-land. 

5.  And  at  last,  life's  voyage  o'er, 
Take  us  to  the  heavenly  shore, 
Safe  in  port,  to  dwell  with  Thee 
Where  there  shall  be  "  no  more  sea." 

Henry  Coppee     1881 


MARRIAGE  677 

7s  6s.  D. 

909      C\  LOVE  divine  and  golden, 

\J     Mysterious  depth  and  height  ! 
To  Thee  the  world  beholden, 
Looks  up  for  life  and  light  ; 
O  Love  divine  and  gentle, 

The  blesser  and  the  blest ! 
Beneath  Thy  care  parental 
The  world  lies  down  in  rest. 

2.  O  Love  divine  and  tender, 

That  through  our  homes  dost  move, 
Veiled  in  the  softened  splendor 

Of  holy  household  love. 
A  throne  without  Thy  blessing 

Were  labor  without  rest, 
And  cottages  possessing 

Thy  blessedness,  are  blest. 

3.  God   bless  these  hands  united  ! 

God  bless  these  hearts  made  one  ! 
Unsevered  and  unblighted 

May  they  through  life  go  on  : 
Here  in  earth's  home  preparing 

For  the  bright  home  above  ; 
And  there  for  ever  sharing 

Its  joy  where  "  God  is  Love." 

John  Samuel  Bewlev  Monsell     1862 


910      TJOW  welcome  was  the  call, 
1 1      And  sweet  the  festal  lay, 
When  Jesus  deigned  in  Cana's  hall 
To  bless  the  marriage  day. 


S.  M. 


678  MARRIAGE 

2.  And  happy  was  the  bride, 

And  glad  the  bridegroom's  heart, 
For  He  who  tarried  at  their  side 
Bade  grief  and  ill  depart. 

3.  His  gracious  power  divine 

The  water-vessels  knew  ; 
And  plenteous  was  the  mystic  wine 
The  wondering  servants  drew. 

4.  O  Lord  of  life  and  love, 

Come  Thou  again  to-day ; 
And  bring  a  blessing  from  above, 
That  ne'er  shall  pass  away. 

5.  O  bless  as  erst  of  old, 

The  bridegroom  and  the  bride  ; 
Bless  with  the  holier  stream  that  flowed 
Forth  from  Thy  pierced  side. 

6.  Before  Thy  holy  throne 

This  mercy  we  implore ; 
As  Thou  dost  knit  them,  Lord  in  one, 
So  bless  them  evermore. 

Henry  Williams  Baker    1861 
L.  M.  D. 

91 1      HP0  Thee>  °  Father  throned  on  high, 

1       Our  marriage  hymn,  we  duly  sing: 
Knit  Thou  the  sacred  bond  we  tie, 

And  do  Thou  bless  the  wedding  ring. 
Thy  love,  at  first,  in  Paradise, 

It  was  that  made  one  flesh  of  twain ; 
Work  Thou,  while  here  our  prayers  arise, 

That  sacred  mystery,  again. 


FLOWER  FESTIVALS  679 

2.  To  Thee,  O  Jesus,  throned  beside 

Thy  Father's  right  hand,  here  we  cry ; 
True  Bridegroom  of  Thy  spotless  bride, 

With  all  Thy  human  love,  draw  nigh. 
Our  human  nature,  Thy  divine 

Has  wedded,  and  in  Thee,  dear  Lord, 
As  Cana's  water  turned  to  wine, 

Its  lost  godlikeness  is  restored. 

3.  O  Holy  Ghost  the  Paraclete, 

Thee  too  we  worship,  God  and  Lord, 
And  honor  Thee,  with  praises  meet, 

One  with  the  Father  and  the  Word. 
Lord  and  Life-giver,  hear  our  prayer, 

Come,  sanctify  and  bless,  and  guide, 
Strengthen,  and  shelter  'neath  Thy  care, 

The  life  of  bridegroom  and  of  bride. 

4.  O  God  Triune,  whom  heaven's  host 

Adores,  with  sweet  and  ceaseless  song; 
O  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

To  whom  all  worship  doth  belong: 
Hear,  in  these  echoes  faint  and  dim, 

Of  chant  and  prayer  and  holy  psalm, 
Their  songs,  the  heavenly  feast  who  hymn, 

The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

William  Croswell  Doane     i83o 
8s.  7s.  D. 

912       A  W*  *s  bright  and  cheerful  round  us, 
A     All  above  is  soft  and  blue  ; 
Spring  at  last  hath  come  and  found  us  ; 
Spring  and  all  its  pleasures  too: 


680  FLOWER  FESTIVALS 

Every  flower  is  full  of  gladness, 
Dew  is  bright,  and  buds  are  gay ; 

Earth,  with  all  its  sin  and  sadness, 
Seems  a  happy  place  to-day. 

2.  If  the  flowers  that  fade  so  quickly, 

If  a  day  that  ends  in  night, 
If  the  skies  that  cloud  so  thickly 

Often  cover  from  our  sight, 
If  they  all  have  so  much  beauty, 

What  must  be  God's  land  of  rest, 
Where  His  sons  that  do  their  duty, 

After  many  toils  are  blest  ? 

3.  There  are  leaves  that  never  wither  ; 

There  are  flowers  that  ne'er  decay  : 
Nothing  evil  goeth  thither; 

Nothing  good  is  kept  away. 
They  that  came  from  tribulation, 

Washed  their  robes  and  made  them  white, 
Out  of  every  tongue  and  nation, 

Now  have  rest,  and  peace,  and  light. 

John  Mason  Neale    1844 
8s.  7s. 

913       [   ORD,  we  bring  no  costly  offering, 
J-^     Nothing  but  the  blossoms  sweet, 
For  the  service  of  the  suffering 
We  would  lay  them  at  Thy  feet. 

2.  And  we  pray  Thee  to  accept  them, 
Frail  and  fading  though  they  be, 
Thou  dost  count  each  service  rendered 
To  Thy  sick,  as  done  to  Thee. 


FLO  WER  FES TI VALS  681 

IIS.     IOS. 

914      TJ  ERE,  Lord,  we  offer  Thee  all  that  is 
1  1      fairest. 
Bloom  from  the  garden,  and  flowers  from  the 
field; 
Gifts    for   the   stricken    ones,    knowing   Thou 
carest 
More  for  the  love  than  the  wealth  that  we 
yield. 

2.  Send,  Lord,  by  these  to  the  sick  and  the  dying, 

Speak  to  their  hearts  with  a  message  of  peace. 
Comfort  the  sad,  who  in  weakness  are  lying, 
Grant  the  departing  a  gentle  release. 

3.  Raise,  Lord,  to  health  again  those  who  have 

sickened, 
Fair  be  their  lives  as  the  roses  in  bloom  ; 
Give   of  Thy  grace   to    the   souls   Thou    hast 

quickened, 
Gladness    for    sorrow,    and     brightness    for 

gloom. 

4.  We,  Lord,  like  flowers,  must  bloom  and  must 

wither ; 
We,  like  these  blossoms,  must  fade  and  must 
die ; 
Gather  us,  Lord,  to  Thy  bosom  for  ever, 
Grant  us  a  place  in  Thy  house  in  the  sky. 

Abel  Gerald  Wilson  Blunt 


915      'THINE  are  all  the  gifts,  O  God  ! 
1       Thine  the  broken  bread  ; 
Let  the  naked  feet  be  shod, 
And  the  starving  fed. 


JS.   CS. 


682  CHILDREN'S  HYMNS 

2.  Let  Thy  children,  by  Thy  grace, 

Give  as  they  abound, 
Till  the  poor  have  breathing-space, 
And  the  lost  are  found. 

3.  Wiser  than  the  miser's  hoards 

Is  the  giver's  choice  ; 
Sweeter  than  the  song  of  birds 
Is  the  thankful  voice. 

4.  Welcome  smiles  on  faces  sad 

As  the  flowers  of  spring  ; 

Let  the  tender  hearts  be  glad 

With  the  joy  they  bring. 

John  Greenleaf  Whittier     1378 

916      ONCE  in  royal  David's  city         8s.  7s.  7. 

\J     Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed, 
Where  a  mother  laid  her  Baby, 

In  a  manger  for  His  bed  : 
Mary  was  that  mother  mild, 
Jesus  Christ  her  little  Child. 

2.  He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaven 

Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 
And  His  shelter  was  a  stable, 

And  His  cradle  was  a  stall  ; 
With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly, 
Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  holy. 

3.  And,  through  all  His  wondrous  childhood, 

He  would  honor  and  obey, 
Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  maiden 

In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lay; 
Christian  children  all  must  be 
Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He. 


CHILDREN'S  HYMNS  683 

4.  For  He  is  our  childhood's  pattern; 

Day  by  day  like  us  He  grew ; 
He  was  little,  weak  and  helpless, 

Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew 
And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness, 
And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

5.  And  our  eyes  at  last  shall  see  Him, 

Through  His  own  redeeming  love  ; 
For  that  Child  so  dear  and  gentle 

Is  our  Lord  in  heaven  above  ; 
And  He  leads  His  children  on 
To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 

6.  Not  in  that  poor  lowly  stable, 

With  the  oxen  standing  by, 
We  shall  see  Him  ;  but  in  Heaven, 

Set  at  God's  right  hand  on  high ; 
When  like  stars  His  children  crowned, 
All  in  white  shall  wait  around. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander    1848 


917       T   AMB  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee; 
JLrf     Thou  shalt  my  example  be  ; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild; 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 

2.  Thou  didst  live  to  God  alone  ; 
Thou  didst  never  seek  Thine  own  ; 
Thou  Thyself  didst  never  please  ; 
God  was  all  Thy  happiness. 

3.  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  T  am  ; 


7s. 


684  CHILDREN'S  HYMNS 

Make  me,  Saviour,  what  Thou  art ! 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart  ! 
4.  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise  ; 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days  ; 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  Holy  Child,  in  me. 

Charles  Wesley     1763 

918    TN  His  own  raiment  clad>  p' M< 

1      With  His  blood  dyed  ; 
Women  walk  sorrowing 
By  His  side. 

2.  O  whither  wandering 

Bear  they  that  tree  ? 
He  Who  first  carries  it, 
Who  is  He? 

3.  Follow  to  Calvary, 

Tread  where  He  trod, 
He  Who  forever  was 
Son  of  God. 

4.  Is  there  no  beauty  to 

You  who  pass  by 
In  that  lone  figure  which 
Marks  the  sky? 

5.  On  the  cross  lifted  up, 

Thy  face  we  scan, 
Bearing  that  cross  for  us, 
Son  of  man. 

6.  Thorns  form  Thy  diadem, 

Rough  wood  Thy  throne 
For  us  Thy  blood  is  shed. 
Us  alone. 


CHILDREX'S  HYMNS  685 

7.  No  pillow  under  Thee 

To  rest  Thy  head, 
Only  the  splintered  cross 
Is  Thy  bed. 

8.  What,  O  my  Saviour  ! 

Here  didst  Thou  see, 
Which  made  Thee  suffer  and 
Die  for  me  ? 

9.  O  I  will  follow-  Thee, 

Star  of  my  soul, 
Through  the  deep  shades  of  life 
To  the  goal. 

10.  Yes,  let  Thy  cross  be  borne 

Each  day  by  me, 
Mind  not  how  heavy  if 
But  with  Thee. 

11.  Lord,  if  Thou  only  wilt 

Make  me  Thine  own, 
Give  no  companion,  save 
Thee  alone. 

12.  Grant  through  each  day  of  life 

To  stand  by  Thee  ; 
With  Thee,  when  morning  breaks 

Ever  tO   be.  Edward  Monro 

C.  P.  M. 

919      pOME  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay, 
\J     And  hear  angelic  watchers  say 
11  He  lives,  who  once  was  slain  : 
Why  seek  the  living  'midst  the  dead  ? 
Remember  how  the  Saviour  said 
That  He  would  rise  again/' 


886  CHILDREN'S  HYMNS 

2.  O  joyful  sound  !  0  glorious  hour, 
When  by  His  own  almighty  power 

He  rose,  and  left  the  grave ! 
Now  let  our  songs  His  triumph  tell, 
Who  burst  the  bands  of  death  and  hell, 

And  ever  lives  to  save. 

3.  The  First-begotten  of  the  dead, 
For  us  He  rose,  our  glorious  Head, 

Immortal  life  to  bring  ; 
What  though  the  saints  like  Him  shall  die, 
They  share  their  Leader's  victory, 

And  triumph  with  their  King. 

4.  No  more  they  tremble  at  the  grave, 
For  Jesus  will  their  spirits  save, 

And  raise  their  slumbering  dust : 
O  risen  Lord,  in  Thee  we  live, 
To  Thee  our  ransomed  souls  we  give, 

To  Thee  our  bodies  trust. 

Thomas  Kelly    1806 
P.  M. 

920      'PHE  God  of  love  my  Shepherd  is, 
1       My  gracious,  constant  Guide  ; 
I  shall  not  want,  for  I  am  His  : 
In  all  supplied. 

2.  In  His  green  pastures  do  I  feed, 

And  there  lie  down  at  will ; 
He  leads  me  in  my  thirsty  need 
By  waters  still. 

3.  His  tenderness  restores  my  soul, 

When  sick  and  faint  I  roam  : 


CHILDREN'S  HYMNS  687 

Shows  the  right  path  and  makes  me  whole, 
Bearing  me  home. 

4.  Yea !  the  dark  valley  when  I  tread 

No  evil  will  I  fear  ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  dispel  my  dread  ; 
I  feel  Thee  near. 

5.  Thou  spread'st  my  table  'mid  my  foes  ; 

The  oil  of  grace  is  mine  : 

My  cup  with  mercy  overflows 

And  love  divine. 

6.  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  days 

My  constant  song  shall  be, 
Till  heavenly  anthems  fill  with  praise 
Eternity. 

George  Rawson     1S53 

921      Al/'k  are  s°ldiers  of  the  cross,         p-  M- 

VV      Ours  the  old,  old  story  ; 
Counting  all  our  gains  as  loss 

But  the  gain  for  glory. 
In  the  path  our  fathers  trod 

With  their  faith  unswerving  ; 
Heroes  of  the  Church  of  God, 

So  would  we  be  serving. 
2.  As  we  raise  our  martial  song, 

Courage  ne'er  abating, 
Angel  bands,  a  holy  throng, 

On  our  steps  are  waiting. 
Soon  the  journey  will  be  o'er, 

Passed  each  dark  affliction  ; 
Let  us  think  how  Jesus  bore 

Scourge  and  crucifixion. 


688  CHILDREN'S  HYMNS 

3.  See  the  heavenly  mansions  bright 

Faithful  hope  adorning ! 
Far  behind  us  looms  the  night, 

But  before,  the  morning  : 
Onward,  onward  to  the  goal, 

Jesus  goes  before  us ; 
Come,  O  come  !  each  ransomed  soul, 

Sound  on  high  the  chorus. 

L.  M. 

922  A  ROUND  the  throne  of  God  a  band 
A     Of  glorious  angels  ever  stand  : 

Bright  things  they  see,  sweet  harps  they  hold, 
And  on  their  heads  are  crowns  of  gold. 

2.  Some  wait  around  Him,  ready  still 
To  sing  His  praise  and  do  His  will ; 
And  some,  when  He  commands  them,  go 
To  guard  His  servants  here  below. 

3.  Lord,  give  Thine  angels  every  day 
Command  to  guide  us  on  our  way ; 
And  bid  them  every  evening  keep 
Their  watch  around  us  while  we  sleep. 

4.  So  shall  no  wicked  thing  draw  near 
To  do  us  harm  or  cause  us  fear  ; 
And  we  shall  dwell,  when  life  is  past, 
With  angels  round  Thy  throne  at  last. 

John  Mason  Neale     1844 
P.  M. 

923  ANWARD  and  up,  as  pilgrims  march- 
\J     ing  ever 

Beneath  the  blood-red  banner  of  our  King  — 
Onward  to  heaven,  and  up,  and  lingering  never  ; 
Bearing  His  cross  with  gladsome  hearts  we 
sing. 


CHILDREX'S  HYMNS  889 

Ref. —  Rest  for  the  weary  —  sweet  home  at  last ; 
Sweet  home  with   Jesus,  and  all   life's   sorrows 
past. 

2.  Onward  and  up,  the  golden  bells  are  ringing 

From  far  away  to  cheer  the  pilgrim  band  : 
O  what  sweet  joy  those  heavenly   chimes  are 
bringing 
To    those    who    long    for  that   bright   better 
land!  — Ref. 

3.  Joy,  joy  at  last,  when  we  shall  pass    the  portal 

Of  that  bright,  radiant  city  of  the  blest, 
To  join  the  song  of  Christ,  the  King  Immortal, 
Where  all  His  blood-bought  children    are   at 
rest.—  Ref. 

George  W.  Bird 

924       A  BOVE  the  clear  blue  sky.  p-  -M- 

i\     In  Heaven's  bright  abode, 
The  angel  host  on  high 
Sing  praises  to  their  God  : 
Alleluia! 
They  love  to  sing 
To  God  their  King 
Alleluia  ! 
2.  But  God  from  children's  tongues 
On  earth  receiveth  praise  ; 
We  then  our  cheerful  songs 
In  sweet  accord  will  raise: 
Alleluia! 
We  too  will  sing 
To  God  our  King 
Alleluia! 
44 


690  CHILDREN'S  HYMNS 

3.  0  blessed  Lord,  Thy  truth 

To  all  Thy  flock  impart, 

And  teach  us  in  our  youth 

To  know  Thee  as  Thou  art. 

Alleluia ! 

Then  shall  we  sing 

To  God  our  King 

Alleluia! 

4.  O,  may  Thy  holy  word 

Spread  all  the  world  around ! 
And  all  with  one  accord 
Uplift  the  joyful  sound: 
Alleluia ! 
All  then  shall  sing 
To  God  their  King 
Alleluia  ! 

John  Chandler    1841 


925      F?  VERY  morning  the  red  sun 
■L/     Rises  warm  and  bright ; " 
But  the  evening  cometh  on, 
And  the  dark,  cold  night : 
There  's  a  bright  land  far  away, 
Where  't  is  never-ending  day. 

2.  Every  spring  the  sweet  young  flowers 

Open  fresh  and  gay, 
Till  the  chilly  autumn  hours 

Wither  them  away ! 
There  's  a  land  we  have  not  seen, 
Where  the  trees  are  always  green. 


p.  M. 


CHILDREN'S  IIYMXS  691 

3.  Little  birds  sing  songs  of  praise 

All  the  summer  long, 
But  in  colder  shorter  days 

They  forget  their  song : 
There  's  a  place  where  angels  sing 
Ceaseless  praises  to  their  King. 

4.  Christ  our  Lord  is  ever  near 

Those  who  follow  Him  ! 
But  we  cannot  see   Him  here, 

For  our  eyes  are  dim  : 
There  is  a  most  happy  place. 
Where  men  always  see  His  face. 

5.  Who  shall  go  to  that  fair  land  ? 

All  who  love  the  right  : 
Holy  children  there  shall  stand, 

In  their  robes  of  white  : 
For  that  heaven,  so  bright  and  blest, 
Is  our  everlasting  rest. 

Cecil  Franxes  Alexander     1S43 


J 


6s.  5s.  D. 


926       I  ESUS  is  our  Shepherd, 

Wiping  every  tear ; 
Folded  in  His  bosom, 

What  have  we  to  fear? 
Only  let  us  follow 

Whither  He  doth  lead, 
To  the  thirsty  desert, 

Or  the  dewy  mead. 

Jesus  is  our  Shepherd  : 
Well  wre  know  His  voice 


692  CHILDREN'S  HYMXS 

How  its  gentlest  whisper 
Makes  our  heart  rejoice; 

Even  when  He  chideth, 
Tender  is  His  tone  : 

None  but  He  shall  guide  us  ; 
We  are  His  alone. 

3.  Jesus  is  our  Shepherd, 

For  the  sheep  He  bled; 
Every  lamb  is  sprinkled 

With  the  blood  He  shed  ; 
Then  on  each  He  setteth 

His  own  secret  sign, — 
"They  that  have  My  Spirit," 

"These,"  saith  He,  "  are  Mine." 

4.  Jesus  is  our  Shepherd  ; 

Guarded  by  His  arm, 
Though  the  wolves  may  raven, 

None  can  do  us  harm  ; 
When  we  tread  death's  valley, 

Dark  with  fearful  gloom, 
We  will  fear  no  evil, 

Victors  o'er  the  tomb. 

Hugh  Stowell    1831 
7&  5. 

927      OWEET  the  lesson  Jesus  taught, 

O     When  to  Him  fond  parents  brought 
Babes  for  whom  they  blessing  sought, 
Little  ones  like  me. 

2.  Jesus  did  not  answer  nay, 
Bid  them  come  another  day ; 


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Jesus  did  not  turn  away 
Little  ones  like  me. 

3.  No,  my  Saviour's  hand  was  laid, 
Softly  on  each  infant  head; 
Jesus,  when  He  blest  them,  said, 

11  Let  them  come  to  Me." 

4.  Babes  may  still  His  blessing  share  ; 
Lambs  are  His  peculiar  care ; 

He  will  in  His  bosom  bear 
Little  ones  like  me. 

Jane  E.  Leeson     184a 
8s.  7s.  D. 

Qgg        "    IKE  a  cradle  rocking,  rocking, 
JL^     Silent,  peaceful,  to  and  fro, 
Like  a  mother's  sweet  looks  dropping 

On  the  little  face  below, 
Hangs  the  green  earth,  swinging,  turning, 

Jarless,  noiseless,  safe  and  slow  ; 
Falls  the  light  of  God's  face  bending 
Down  and  watching  us  below. 

2.  And  as  feeble  babes  that  suffer, 

Toss  and  cry  and  will  not  rest, 
Are  the  ones  the  tender  mother 

Holds  the  closest,  loves  the  best, 
So  when  we  are  weak  and  wretched, 

By  our  sins  weighed  down,  distressed, 
Then  it  is  that  God's  great  patience 

Holds  us  closest,  loves  us  best. 

3.  O  great  Heart  of  God  !  whose  loving 

Cannot  hindered  be  nor  crossed  ; 


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Will  not  weary,  will  not  even 

In  our  death  itself  be  lost  — 
Love  divine  !  of  such  great  loving, 

Only  mothers  know  the  cost  — 
Cost  of  love,  which  all  love  passing, 

Gave  a  Son  to  save  the  lost. 

Helen  Maria  Jackson     1873 

929      C  WEETLY  sing  the  love  of  Jesusl' 
O     Love  for  you,  and  love  for  me  ; 
Heaven's  light  is  not  more  cheering, 
Heaven's  dews  are  not  more  free. 
As  a  child  in  pain  or  terror, 

Hides  him  in  his  mother's  breast, 
As  a  sailor  seeks  the  haven, 

We  would  come  to  Him  for  rest. 

2.  Gladly  sing  the  love  of  Jesus  ! 

Let  us  lean  upon  His  arm. 
If  He  love  us  what  can  grieve  us? 

If  He  keep  us,  what  can  harm  ? 
Still  He  lays  His  hands  in  blessing 

On  each  timid  little  face, 
And  in  heaven  the  children's  angels 

Near  the  throne  have  always  place. 

3.  Ever  sing  the  love  of  Jesus  ! 

Let  the  day  be  dark  or  clear, 
Every  pain  and  every  sorrow 

Bring  His  own  to  Him  more  near. 
Death's  cold  wave  need  not  affright  us 

When  we  know  that  He  has  died, 
When  we  see  the  face  of  Jesus 

Smiling  on  the  Other  Side  ! 

Mary  Virginia  Terhune    1889 


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6s.  5s.  12  lines 

930       JESUS,  King  of  glory 

J      Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children  cry. 
Pardon  our  transgressions, 
Cleanse  us  from  our  sin  ; 
By  Thy  Spirit  help  us 
Heavenly  life  to  win. 

Ref. —  Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children  cry. 

2.  On  this  day  of  gladness, 

Bending  low  the  knee 
In  Thine  earthly  temple, 

Lord,  we  worship  Thee  ; 
Celebrate  Thy  goodness, 

Mercy,  grace,  and  truth, 
All  Thy  loving  guidance 

Of  our  heedless  youth. —  Ref. 

3.  For  the  little  children, 

Who  have  come  to  Thee  ; 
For  the  glad,  bright  spirits 

Who  Thy  glory  see  ; 
For  the  loved  ones  resting 

In  Thy  dear  embrace  ; 
For  the  pure  and  holy 

Who  behold  Thy  face.—  Ref. 

4.  For  Thy  faithful  servants 

Who  have  entered  in : 


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For  Thy  fearless  soldiers 
Who  have  conquered  sin  ; 

For  the  countless  legions 
Who  have  followed  Thee, 

Heedless  of  the  danger, 
On  to  victory. —  Ref. 

5.  When  the  shadows  lengthen, 
Show  us,  Lord,  Thy  way  ; 
Through  the  darkness  lead  us 

To  the  heavenly  day. 
When  our  course  is  finished, 

Ended  all  the  strife, 
Grant  us  with  the  faithful 
Palms  and  crowns  of  life. 
Jesus,  King  of  glory, 

Throned  above  the  sky, 
Jesus,  tender  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children  cry. 


W.  H.  Davison. 


P.  M. 


Q31       TV  TARCH,  march,  onward  soldiers  true, 
1V1      Take  thro'  cloud  and  mist  your  way, 
Yonder  flows  the  fount  of  life, 

Yonder  dwells  eternal  day  ; 
March,  though  myriad  foes  are  nigh, 

Forward  till  ye  reach  the  shore  ; 
Then  when  all  the  strife  is  done 

Rest  in  peace  forever  more. 
Hark,  hark,  loud  the  trumpet  sounds ; 

Wake,  ye  children  of  the  light, 
Time  is  past  for  sloth  and  sleep ; 


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Wake  and  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
Spear  and  sword  each  warrior  needs  ; 

Foes  are  round  you,  friends  are  few; 
Faint  not,  though  the  way  be  long, 

Fainting  still  your  way  pursue, 

Fainting  still  your  way  pursue. 
2.  See,  see,  yonder  shines  your  home  ; 

Gates  of  pearl  and  walls  of  gold, 
Joy  that  heart  hath  never  known, 

Bliss  that  tongue  hath  never  told. 
Victors  then  thro'  Christ  your  Lord, 

Gathered  round  His  glorious  throne, 
Be  it  yours  to  sing  His  praise, 

Praise  that  He  your  King  shall  own. 
Praise,  praise  Him  who  reigns  on  high  . 

Praise  the  co-eternal  Son, 
Praise  the  Spirit,  Lord  of  life, 

Praise  the  blessed  Three  in  One. 
Praise  Him,  ye  who  toil  and  fight ; 

Praise  Him,  ye  who  bear  the  palm, 
As  the  sound  of  mighty  seas 

Pour  your  everlasting  psalm, 

Pour  your  everlasting  psalm. 

Edward  Hayes  Plumtre     1865 

932      T^E  beautiful  bright  sunshine,      p-  M- 

1       That  smiles  on  all  below, 

The  waving  trees,  the  cool,  soft  breeze, 

The  rippling  streams  that  flow. 
The  shadows  on  the  hillsides, 

The  many  tinted  flowers, 
O  God  !  how  fair  Thy  loving  care 
Has  made  this  earth  of  ours. 


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2.  The  beautiful  affections 

That  gather  round  our  way, 
The  joys  that  rise  from  household  ties 

And  deepen  day  by  day ; 
The  tender  love  that  guards  us 

Whenever  danger  lowers, 
O  God  !  how  fair  Thy  loving  care 

Has  made  this  earth  of  ours. 

3.  But  brighter  is  the  shining, 

And  tenderer  is  the  love, 
And  purer  still,  the  joys  which  fill 

The  unseen  home  above, — 
The  home  where  all  His  children 

Shall  sing  with  fuller  powers, 
"  O  God  !  how  fair  Thy  loving  care 

Has  made  this  heaven  of  ours/' 


6s.  5s, 


933       T  ESUS,  meek  and  gentle, 
J      Son  of  God  most  high, 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 
Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

2.  Give  us  holy  freedom, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love  ; 
Draw  us,  holy  Jesus, 
To  the  realms  above. 

3.  Lead  us  on  our  journey, 

Be  Thyself  the  way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 
To  celestial  day. 

George  Rundle  Prynnb    1856 


DEATH  AXD   THE  RESURRECTIOX      699 

P.  M. 

934  Ih^R>  far  away,  there's  a  many   man- 
1        sioned  dwelling, 

Where   the    Saviour  waits   to   welcome   the 
deal  souls  for  whom  He  died, 
All  across  the  darksome  valley  I  can  hear  their 
anthems  swelling, 
And  amid  the  golden  glory  I  can  see  them 
by  His  side, 

In  the  Home  so  far  away! 

2.  Far,  far  away,  there  's  a  haven  deep  and  quiet, 

Where  the  noiseless  waves  lie  sleeping  on  the 
mountain-sheltered  shore, 
Where  the  surges  never  enter,  where  no  stormy 
tempests  riot, 
Where  the  sails  are  furled  for  ever  and  the 
ship  goes  out  no  more. 

From  the   Haven  far  away! 

3.  So  thitherward  I  travel,  in  gladness  or  in  sor- 

row, 
Across  these  trackless  waters,  with  His  love 
to  cheer  me  through. 
And  as  every  sunset  closes,  I  can   fancy  that 
the  morrow 
Will   fire  the  heavenly  mountains,  with  the 
Haven  full  in  view 

And  no  longer  far  away  ! 

R.    E     LlTTLEWOOD      E858 

935  0^'E  sweetly  solemn  thought      s.m.d. 
\J     Comes  to  me  o'er  and  o'er, — 

Nearer  my  home,  to-day,  am  I 
Than  e'er  I  Ve  been  before. 


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2.  Nearer  my  Father's  house, 

Where  many  mansions  be  ; 
Nearer  my  Saviour's  glorious  throne; 
Nearer  the  crystal  sea  ; 

3.  Nearer  the  bound  of  life, 

Where  burdens  are  laid  down  ; 
Nearer  to  leave  the  heavy  cross ; 
Nearer  to  gain  the  crown. 

4.  But,  lying  dark  between, 

Winding  down  through  the  night, 
There  rolls  the  deep  and  unknown  stream 
That  leads  at  last  to  light. 

5.  E'en  now,  perchance,  my  feet 

Are  slipping  on  the  brink, 
And  I,  to-day,  am  nearer  home, — 
Nearer  than  now  I  think. 

6.  Father,  perfect  my  trust ! 

Strengthen  my  power  of  faith  ! 
Nor  let  me  stand,  at  last,  alone 
Upon  the  shore  of  death. 

Phcebe  Cary     1852 
S.  M. 

936      D  EST  for  the  toiling  hand, 

IV     Rest  for  the  anxious  brow, 
Rest  for  the  weary,  way-worn  feet, 
Rest  from  all  labor  now : 

2.  Rest  for  the  fevered  brain, 

Rest  for  the  throbbing  eye ; 
Through  these  parched  lips  of  thine  no  more 
Shall  pass  the  moan  or  sigh. 


DEATH  AND   THE  RESURRECTION     701 

Soon  shall  the  trump  of  God 

Give  out  the  welcome  sound 
That  shakes  Thy  silent  chamber-walls, 

And  breaks  the  turf-sealed  ground. 

Ye  dwellers  in  the  dust, 

Awake  !   come  forth  and  sing  ! 
Sharp  has  your  frost  of  winter  been, 

But  bright  shall  be  your  spring. 

'T  was  sown  in  weakness  here, 

'Twill  then  be  raised  in  power; 
That  which  was  sown  an  earthly  seed, 

Shall  rise  a  heavenly  flower. 

HORATIUS  BONAR      1857 


937       A    FEW  more  years  shall  roll, 


s.  M.  D. 


A  few  more  seasons  come, 
And  we  shall  be  with  those  that  rest 
Asleep  within  the  tomb. 

Cho. —  Then,  O  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  for  that  great  day  ; 
O  wash  me  in  Thy  precious  blood 
And  take  my  sins  away. 

2.  A  few  more  suns  shall  set 

O'er  these  dark  hills  of  time, 
And  wre  shall  be  where  suns  are  not, 
A  far  serener  clime. —  Cho. 

3.  A  few  more  storms  shall  beat 

On  this  wild  rocky  shore, 
And  we  shall  be  where  tempests  cease, 
And  surges  swell  no  more. —  Cho. 


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4.  A  few  more  struggles  here, 

A  few  more  partings  o'er, 
A  few  more  toils,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more. —  Cho. 

5.  'Tis  but  a  little  while 

And  He  shall  come  again, 
Who  died  that  we  might  live,  Who  lives 
That  we  with  Him  may  reign. —  Cho. 

HORATIl'S  BONAR      1856 

P.  M. 

938    ]V[0>  no> [t  is  not  dying 

IN  To  go  unto  our  God, 
This  gloomy  earth  forsaking, 
Our  journey  homeward  taking 

Along  the  starry  road. 

2.  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

Heaven's  citizen  to  be  ; 
A  crown  immortal  wearing, 
And  rest  unbroken  sharing, 

From  care  and  conflict  free. 

3.  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

To  hear  this  gracious  word, 
"  Receive  a  Father's  blessing, 
For  evermore  possessing 

The  favor  of  Thy  Lord." 

4.  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

The  Shepherd's  voice  to  know ; 
His  sheep  He  ever  leadeth, 
His  peaceful  flock  He  feedeth, 

Where  living  pastures  grow. 


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5.  No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 

To  wear  a  lordly  crown  ; 
Among  God's  people  dwelling, 
The  glorious  triumph  swelling 

Of  Him  wrhose  sway  we  own. 

6.  O  no,  this  is  not  dying, 

Thou  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 
There,  streams  of  love  are  flowing, 
No  hindrance  ever  knowing; 

Here,  drops  alone  we  find. 

Caesar  H.  A.  Malan     1841     Tr.  by  Roeinson  P.  Dunn     1852 

S.  M.  D 

939     "  DOREVER  with  the  Lord  !  M 
1       Amen  !  so  let  it  be  ! 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 

Tis  immortality. 
Here,  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

2.  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul,  how  near 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye, 

Thy  golden  gates  appear! 
Ah !  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 

Jerusalem  above  ! 

3.  "  Forever  with  the  Lord  !  " 

Father,  if  't  is  Thy  will, 


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The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 

E'en  here  to  me  fulfil. 
Knowing  as  I  am  known, 

How  shall  I  love  that  word, 
And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 

"  Forever  with  the  Lord  !  " 

James  Montgomery    1835 


S.  M 


940      JT  is  not  death  to  die, 


To  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  'midst  the  brotherhood  on  high, 
To  be  at  home  with  God. 

2.  It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  dimmed  by  tears, 
And  wake  in  glorious  repose 
To  spend  eternal  years. 

3.  It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 
Of  boundless  liberty. 

4.  It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust, 
And  rise  on  strong,  exulting  wing 
To  live  among  the  just. 

5.  Jesus,  Thou  Prince  of  Life, 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die  ; 
Like  Thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife 
To  reign  with  Thee  on  high. 

Caesar  H.  A.  Malan     1841 
Tr.  by  George  Washington  Bethune    1847 


DEATH  AND   THE  RESURRECTION     705 

s.  iff.  D. 
941      CKRVANT  of  God,  well  done, 
O     Rest  from  thy  loved  employ  ; 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 

Enter  thy  Master's  joy. 
The  voice  at  midnight  came, 

He  started  up  to  hear  ; 
A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame, 
He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear. 

2.  At  midnight  came  the  cry, 

11  To  meet  thy  God  prepare  !  " 
He  woke,  and  caught  his  Captain's  eye  ; 

Then,  strong  in  faith  and  prayer, 
His  spirit  with  a  bound 

Left  its  encumbering  clay  ; 
His  tent,  at  sunrise,  on  the  ground, 

A  darkened  ruin  lay. 

3    The  pains  of  death  are  past, 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease, 
And,  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 

His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 
Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done, 

Praise  be  Thy  new  employ ; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  run, 

Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy. 

James  Montgomery    1825 


942      T    ORD,  it  is  not  life  to  live, 

1-^     If  Thy  presence  Thou  deny  : 
Lord,  if  Thou  Thy  presence  give. 
'T  is  no  longer  death  to  die  : 


7s. 


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2.  Source  and  giver  of  repose, 

Singly  from  Thy  smile  it  flows; 
Peace  and  happiness  are  Thine  ; 
Mine  they  are,  if  Thou  art  mine. 

Augustus  Montague  Toplady    1776 
L.  M. 

943       A  SLEEP  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep, 

A     From    which    none    ever   wakes    to 
weep, 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2.  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet  ; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing, 

That  death  hath  lost  his  venomed  sting. 

3.  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4.  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  ; 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 
Waiting  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5.  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  far  from  thee 

Thy  kindred  and  their  graves  may  be ; 
But  thine  is  still  a  blessed  sleep, 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep. 

Margaret  Mackay     1832 
L.  M. 

94L4      F  TOW  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies, 

1  1      When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ; 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes, 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast. 


DEATH  AND   THE  RESURRECTIOy      707 

2.  So  fades  a  summer  sky  away  ; 

Sc  sinks  the  gale,  when  storms  are  o'er  ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day  ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3.  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys  , 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound, 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4.  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay. 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies  ; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say 
"  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  !  " 

Anna  Laetitia  Barbauld     1773 
L.  If. 

945      T  TNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb; 

LJ      Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust. 

2.  Xor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 

Invade  thy  bounds.     Xo  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3.  Sc  Jesus  slept :  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave,  and  bless'd  the  bed; 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till,  from  His  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4.  Break  from  His  throne,  illustrious  morn  ; 

Attend.  O  earth,  His  sovereign  word  ; 
Restore  thy  trust :  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  ascend  to  meet  the  Lord. 

Isaac  Watts     1754 


708      DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION 


P.  M. 

946  PO    to    the   grave   in    all    thy  glorious 
vJ     prime, 

In  full  activity  of  zeal  and  power  ; 
A  Christian  cannot  die  before  his  time, 

The  Lord's  appointment  is  the  servant's  hour. 

2.  Go  to  the  grave ;  at  noon  from  labor  cease  ; 

Rest  on  thy  sheaves,  thy  harvest-task  is  done  ; 
Come  from  the  heat  of  battle,  and  in  peace, 
Soldier,  go  home  ;  with  thee  the  fight  is  won. 

3.  Go  tc  the  grave,  which,  faithful  to  its  trust, 

The  germ  of  immortality  shall  keep  ; 
While,  safe  as  watched  by  cherubim,  thy  dust 
Shall  to  the  judgment-day  in  Jesus  sleep. 

4.  Go  to  the  grave,  for  there  thy  Saviour  lay 

In  death's  embraces,  ere  He  rose  on  high  ; 
And  al)  the  ransomed,  by  that  narrow  way, 
Pass  to  eternal  life  beyond  the  sky. 

James  Montgomery    1825 
P.  M. 

947  \A/^TH  silence  only  as  their  benediction, 

VV      God's  angels  come, 
Where,  in  the  shadow  of  a  great  affliction, 
The  soul  sits  dumb. 

2.  Yet  would  we  say  what  every  heart  approveth, 

Our  Father's  will, 
Calling  to  Him  the  dear  ones  whom  He  loveth, 
Is  mercy  still. 

3.  Not  upon  us  or  ours  the  solemn  angel 

Hath  evil  wrought ; 


DEATH  AND   THE  RESURRECTION     709 

The  funeral  anthem  is  a  glad  evangel ; 
The  good  die  not  ! 

4.  God    calls    our    loved    ones,  but    we    lose    not 
wholly 
What  He  has  given  , 
They  live   on  earth   in  thought    and   deed,  as 
truly 
As  in  His  heaven. 

John  Greenleaf  Whittier    1845 
P.  If. 

948      E)LEST  are  they  in  Christ  departed, 
.D     Saith  the  word,  O  broken  hearted  ! 
Through  death's  dark  mysterious  portal 
They  have  entered  life  immortal, 
Round  them  shines  eternal  day. 

2.  Hard  their  warfare   great  their  burden, 
But  the  splendid  goal  and  guerdon 
They  have  reached  ;  and  now*  victorious, 
Wear  the  crowns  and  garlands  glorious 

Which  shall  never  fade  away. 

3.  No  more  fears,  nor  doubts,  nor  crying, 
No  more  sin,  nor  pain,  nor  dying, 

No  more  tears  on  any  faces, 
In  those  holy,  heavenly  places 
Where  love  reigns  forevermore 

4.  Lord,  on  us  Thy  mercy  lighten, 
With  Thy  love  our  sorrows  brighten  ; 
Make  our  hope  of  heaven  grow  clearer 
Heaven  itself  becomes  the  dearer, 

F01  the  loved  ones  gone  before. 

Edwin  Ponl  Parker     1880 


710      DEATH  AND   THE  RESURRECTION 

P.  M. 

949  \\ ARLING  child,  in  slumber  seeming 
±J     Far  away  in  happy  dreaming, 

Still  and  breathless  is  thy  sleeping, 
Heedless  of  our  watch  and  weeping. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us ! 

2.  While  our  hearts  with  grief  are  breaking, 
Thou  to  heavenly  joy  art  waking; 
Clouds  of  sorrow  o'er  us  glooming 
Shadow  not  thy  life's  sweet  blooming. 

Lord,  in  mercy  comfort  us. 

3.  Israel's  Shepherd  safely  fold  thee, 
In  His  bosom  gently  hold  thee, 
And  our  feet  in  mercy  guiding, 
Bring  us  where  thou  art  abiding. 

Heavenly  Father,  hear  our  prayer. 

Edwin  Pone   Parker    1885 

950  ET  no  hopeless  tears  be  shed,     Pt  M- 
\^J     Holy  is  this  narrow  bed. 

Alleluia. 

2.  Death,  eternal  life  bestows, 
Open  heaven's  portal  throws. 

Alleluia. 

3.  And  no  peril  waits  at  last 

Him  who  now  away  hath  passed. 

Alleluia. 

4.  Not  salvation  hardly  won, 

Not  the  meed  for  race  well  run  : 

Alleluia. 

5.  But  the  pity  of  the  Lord 
Gives  His  child  a  full  reward  ; 

Alleluia. 


DE.  1  77/  .  LVD   THE  RESURRECTIOX     711 

6.  Grants  the  prize  without  the  course, 
Crowns,  without  the  battle's  force. 

Alleluia.' 

7.  Christ,  when  this  sad  life  is  done, 
Join  us  to  Thy  little  one; 

Alleluia. 

8.  And  in  Thine  own  tender  love, 
Bring  us  tc  the  ranks  above. 

Alleluia. 

Richard  Frederick:  Littledale     1869 
P.  M. 

951      pENTLE  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled 
VJ    Now  Thy  little  lamb's  brief  weeping; 
Ah  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild, 
In  his  narrow  bed  he  's  sleeping, 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 

2.  In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 

Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  him  ; 
To  the  sunny,  heavenh  plain 

Dost  Thou  now  with  joy  receive  him  : 
Clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white, 
Now  he  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 

3.  Ah,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  that  we 

Where  he  lives  may  soon  be  living, 
And  the  lovely  pastures  see 

That  his  heavenly  food  are  giving  : 
Then  the  gain  of  death  we  prove. 
Though  Thou  take  what  most  we  love. 

JOHANN  WlLHELM  MeINHOLE       1851      Tr.  by  CATHERINE  WiNKWORTH  185? 


712      DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION 

IIS. 

952      T  WOULD  not  live  alway  :  I  ask  not  to 
1     stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 
cheer. 

2.  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within  : 
E'en   the   rapture  of  pardon  is   mingled   with 

fears, 
And  the   cup   of  thanksgiving   with    penitent 
tears. 

3.  I  would  not  live  alway  ;  no,  welcome  the  tomb  ; 
Since   Jesus  hath   lain   there,  I   dread  not   its 

gloom  ; 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4.  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God  ? 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where    the   rivers   of  pleasure    flow    o'er   the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns: 

5.  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet, 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the   Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul. 

William  Augustus  Muhlenberg    i8a6 


DEATH  AXD   THE  RESURRECTION     713 

P.  If. 

953      P\AYS  and  moments  quickly  flying 
LJ     Speed  us  onward  to  the  dead : 
O,  how  soon  shall  we  be  lying 
Each  within  his  narrow  bed  ! 

2.  Jesus,  merciful  Redeemer, 

Rouse  dead  souls  to  hear  Thy  voice ; 
Wake,  O,  wake  each  idle  dreamer 
Now  to  make  the  eternal  choice  f 

3.  As  a  shadow  life  is  fleeting  ; 

As  a  vapor  so  it  flies : 
For  the  bygone  years,  retreating, 
Pardon  grant,  and  make  us  wise ; 

4.  Wise  that  we  our  days  may  number, 

Strive  and  wrestle  with  our  sin  ; 
Stay  not  in  our  work,  nor  slumber 
Till  Thy  holy  rest  we  win. 

5.  Soon  before  the  Judge  all  glorious 

We  with  all  the  dead  shall  stand  ; 
Saviour,  over  death  victorious, 

Place  us  then  on  Thy  right  hand. 
Life  passeth  soon  ;  Death  draweth  near  : 
Keep  us,  good  Lord,  Till  Thou  appear  ; 
With  Thee  to  live,  with  Thee  to  die, 
With  Thee  to  reign  through  eternity ! 

Edward  Caswall     1858 


954      \T^^7  ^le  ^borer's  task  is  o'er  : 
Ll      Now  the  battle-day  is  past ; 
Now  upon  the  farther  shore 
Lands  the  voyager  at  last. 


p.  M. 


714      DEATH  AND  THE  RESURRECTION 

Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

2.  There  the  tears  of  earth  are  dried ; 

There  its  hidden  things  are  clear ; 
There  the  work  of  life  is  tried 

By  a  juster  Judge  than  here. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

3.  There  the  sinful  souls  that  turn 

To  the  cross  their  dying  eyes, 
All  the  love  of  Christ  shall  learn 

At  His  feet  in  Paradise. 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

4.  "  Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust ;  " 

Calmly  now  the  words  we  say ; 
Leaving  him  to  sleep  in  trust, 

Till  the  Resurrection-day, 
Father,  in  Thy  gracious  keeping 
Leave  we  now  Thy  servant  sleeping. 

John  Ellerton    1871 
L.  M.  6  lines 

955      (^OD  of  the  living,  in  whose  eyes 

vJ    Unveiled  Thy  whole  creation  lies  ; 
All  souls  are  Thine :  we  must  not  say 
That  those  are  dead  who  pass  away ; 
From  this  our  world  of  flesh  set  free, 
■    We  know  them  living  unto  Thee. 

2.   Released  from  earthly  toil  and  strife, 
With  Thee  is  hidden  still  their  life ; 


DEATH  AX  I)   THE  RESURRECTION     715 

Thine   are   their   thoughts,   their   works,   their 

powers, 
All  Thine,  and  yet  most  truly  ours  ; 
For  well  we  know,  where'er  they  be, 
Our  dead  are  living  unto  Thee. 

3.  Thy  word  is  true,  Thy  will  is  just ; 
To  Thee  we  leave  them,  Lord,  in  trust; 
And  bless  Thee  for  the  love  which  gave 
Thy  Son  to  fill  a  human  grave, 
That  none  might  fear  that  world  to  see, 
Where  all  are  living  unto  Thee. 

John  Ellerton     1871 

956      CLEEP  thy  last  sleep, 

v-3   Free  from  care  and  sorrow  ; 
Rest,  where  none  weep, 

Till  the  eternal  morrow  ; 
Though  dark  waves  roll 

O'er  the  silent  river, 
Thy  fainting  soul 

Jesus  can  deliver. 

2.  Life's  dream  is  past, 

All  its  sin,  its  sadness  ; 
Brightly  at  last, 

Dawns  a  day  of  gladness. 
Under  thy  sod, 

Earth  receive  our  treasure, 
To  rest  in  God, 

Waiting  all  His  pleasure. 

3.  Though  we  may  mourn 

Those  in  life  the  dearest, 


716  THE  JUDGMENT 

They  shall  return, 

Christ !    when  Thou  appearest. 
Soon  shall  Thy  voice 

Comfort  those  now  weeping 
Bidding  rejoice 

All  in  Jesus  sleeping. 

Edward  Arthur  Dayman    1868 
P.  M. 

957      pREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear ! 
vJ     The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ! 
The  trumpet  sounds  ;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before  ; 
Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him  ! 

2.  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding: 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay, 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3.  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing ; 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing: 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
Trembling,  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4.  Great  God,  to  Thee  my  spirit  clings, 

Thy  boundless  love  declaring, 


THE  JUDGMENT  111 

One  wondrous  sight  my  comfort  brings, 

The  Judge  my  nature  wearing. 
Beneath  His  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Him. 

V.  I.  Martin  Luther  V.  2.  3.  4.  arr.  from  William  Bengo  Collyer  1S12 

Ss.  7s.  4. 

958        f    O,  He  comes  !  with  clouds  descending, 
L^     Once  for  favored  sinners  slain  : 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  His  train  : 

Hallelujah! 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 

2.  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  Him, 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty-. 
Those  who  set  at  naught,  and  sold  Him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  Him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3.  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear : 
All  His  saints,  by  men  rejected, 
Now  shall  meet  Him  in  the  air  : 

Hallelujah! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

4.  Yea,  Amen  !  let  all  adore  Thee, 

High  on  Thine  eternal  throne  : 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory  ; 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  Thine  own  : 

O  come  quickly. 
Hallelujah  !  Come,  Lord,  come  ! 

Charles  Wesley     1755 


718  THE  JUDGMENT 

i4s. 
959      DEHOLD,  the  Bridegroom  cometh  in 
■L)     the  middle  of  the  night, 
And  blest  is  he  whose  loins  are  girt,  whose  lamp 

is  burning  bright  ; 
But  woe  to  that  dull  servant,  whom  his  Master 

shall  surprise 
With  lamp    untrimmed,  unburning,   and   with 
slumber  in  his  eyes. 

2.  Do  thou,  my  soul,  keep  watch,  beware  lest  thou 

in  sleep  sink  down, 
Lest  thou  be  given  o'er  to  death,  and  lose  the 

golden  crown  ; 
But  see  that  thou  be  sober,  with  a  watchful  eye, 

and  thus 
Cry,  "  Holy,  holy,  holy  God,  have  mercy  upon 

us." 

3.  That  day,  the  day  of  fear,  shall  come  ;  my  soul, 

slack  not  thy  toil, 
But  light  thy  lamp,  and  feed  it  well,  and  make 

it  bright  with  oil  ; 
Thou  knowest  not  how  soon  may  sound  the  cry 

at  eventide, 
"  Behold,  the  Bridegroom  comes.     Arise  !    He 

comes  to  meet  the  Bride." 

4.  Beware,  my  soul !  take  thou  good  heed,   lest 

thou  in  slumber  lie, 
And,  like  the  five,  remain  without,  and  knock, 

and  vainly  cry  ; 
But  watch,  and  bear  thy  lamp  undimmed,  and 

Christ  shall  gird  thee  on 
His  own  bright  wedding-robe  of  light,  the  glory 

of  the  Son.- 


THE  JUDGMENT  719 

5.  To  Thee,  O  Saviour,  now  we  bring  the  tribute 

of  our  praise, 
Too  small  for  Thee,  O  Bridegroom  blest,  but 

all  that  we  can  raise  : 
All  praise  to  Thee,  great  Three  in  One,  the  God 

whom  we  adore, 
As  was,  and   is,  and   shall  be  done,  when  time 

shall  be  no  more. 

Gerard  Moultrie    1S67 
8s.  6  lines 

960    n AY  of  wrath !  °  day  of  mournin§ : 

VJ     See  once  more  the  cross  returning, 
Heaven  and  earth  to  ashes  burning! 
O  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth, 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth  ! 

2.  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth  ; 
Through  earth's  sepulchers  it  ringeth ! 
All  before  the  throne  it  bringeth. 
Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 
All  creation  is  awaking. 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

3.  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding. 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing? 
King  of  majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity  !  then  befriend  us ! 

4.  Think,  good  Jesus,  my  salvation 
Cost  Thy  wondrous  incarnation  ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation ! 


720  THE  JUDGMENT 

Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me. 
Shall  such  grace  be  vainly  brought  me  ? 

5.  Day  of  sorrows,  day  of  weeping, 
When,  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
Man  awakes  in  Thy  dread  keeping  ! 
To  the  rest  Thou  didst  prepare  him  ; 
By  Thy  cross,  O  Christ,  upbear  him  ; 
Spare,  O  God,  in  mercy  spare  him. 

Tr.  by  William  J.  Irons    1848 
C.  P.  M. 

961      MT^^N    Thou,   my   righteous    Judge, 
VV      shalt  come 
To  take  Thy  ransomed  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 
Be  found  at  Thy  right  hand  ? 

2.  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  Thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought, 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  Thou  for  them  shalt  call? 

3.  O  Lord  prevent  it  by  Thy  grace ; 
Be  Thou  my  only  hiding-place, 

In  this  the  accepted  day  ; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 


THE  LIFE  E  VERLA S  TIXG  721 

4.  Among  Thy  saints  let  me  be  found, 

Whene'er  the  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  Thy  smiling  face  ; 
Then  loudest  of  the  throng  I  '11  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 

Lady  Huntington    Selina  Shirley     1765 
6s.  8.  4.  D. 

962      THE  goodly  land  I  see, 

1       With  peace  and  plenty  blest ; 
A  land  of  sacred  liberty, 

And  endless  rest : 
There  milk  and  honey  flow, 
And  oil  and  wine  abound, 
And  trees  of  life  forever  grow 
With  mercy  crowned. 

2.  There  dwells  the  Lord,  our  King, 

The  Lord,  our  righteousness  : 
Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 

The  Prince  of  peace, 
On  Zion's  sacred  height, 

His  kingdom  still  maintains, 
And  glorious,  with  His  saints  in  light, 

For  ever  reigns. 

3.  He  keeps  His  own  secure  ; 

He  guards  them  by  His  side; 
Arrays  in  garments  white  and  pure 

His  spotless  bride  ; 
With  streams  of  sacred  bliss, 

With  groves  of  living  joys, 
With  all  the  fruits  of  paradise, 

He  still  supplies. 

46 


722  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

4.  Before  the  great  Three-One 

They  all  exulting  stand, 
And  tell  the  wonders  He  hath  done 

Through  all  their  land  : 
The  listening  spheres  attend, 

And  swell  the  growing  fame  ; 
And  sing,  in  songs  which  never  end, 

The  wondrous  name. 

Thomas  Olivers    1770 

963  ''PH IN E  "earthly    Sabbaths,    Lord,  we 

1       love, — 
But  there  's  a  nobler  .rest  above: 
To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2.  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 

Nor  sin  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place  ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3.  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes  ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun  ; 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon  ! 

4.  O  long-expected  day,  begin, 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin ! 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death  to  rest  with  God. 

Philip  Doddridge    1737 

964  ^PHIS  is  not  my  place  of  resting,    8s-  ?s- 

1       Mine  's  a  city  yet  to  come  ; 
Onward  to  it  I  am  hasting, 
On  to  my  eternal  home. 


THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING  723 

2.  In  it  all  is  light  and  glory  ; 

O'er  it  shines  a  flightless  day  ; 
Every  trace  of  sin's  sad  story, 
All  the  curse,  hath  passed  away. 

3.  There  the  Lamb,  our  Shepherd,  leads  us, 

By  the  streams  of  life  along, 

On  the  freshest  pastures  feeds  us, 

Turns  our  sighing  into  song. 

4.  Soon  we  pass  this  desert  dreary, 

Soon  we  bid  farewell  to  pain  ; 
Never  more  are  sad  or  weary, 
Never,  never  sin  again. 

HORATIUS   BONAR       1845 

S.  M. 

965      POME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
\y     And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  of  sweet  accord. 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2.  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God  ; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3.  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below  ; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4.  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 


724  THE  LIFE  E  VERLA  S  TING 

5.  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  thro'  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 

966     A  ND  is  there,  Lord,  a  rest,  s-  M- 

l\     For  weary  souls  designed, 
Where  not  a  care  shall  stir  the  breast, 
Nor  sorrow  entrance  find  ? 

2.  Is  there  a  blissful  home, 

Where  kindred  minds  shall  meet, 
And  live,  and  love,  nor  ever  roam 
From  that  serene  retreat  ? 

3.  Are  there  bright,  happy  fields, 

Where  naught  that  blooms  shall  die  ; 
Where  each  new  scene  fresh  pleasure  yields, 
And  healthful  breezes  sigh  ? 

4.  Are  there  celestial  streams, 

Where  living  waters  glide, 
With  murmurs  sweet  as  angel-dreams, 
And  flowery  banks  beside  ? 

5.  For  ever  blessed  they, 

Whose  joyful  feet  shall  stand, 
While  endless  ages  waste  away, 
Amid  that  glorious  land  ! 

6.  My  soul  would  thither  tend, 

While  toilsome  years  are  given  ; 
Then  let  me,  gracious  God,  ascend 
To  sweet  repose  in  heaven. 

Ray  Palmer     1843 


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967      THE  sands  of  time  are  sinking,      p-  M 


T 


The  dawn  of  heaven  breaks. 
The  summer  morn  I  Ve  sighed  for, 

The  fair  sweet  morn  awakes. 
Dark,  dark  hath  been  the  midnight, 

But  dayspring  is  at  hand, 
And  glory,  glory  dwelleth 

In  Immanuel's  land. 

2.  O  Christ,  He  is  the  fountain, 

The  deep,  sweet  well  of  love  ; 
The  streams  on  earth  I  've  tasted, 

More  deep  I  '11  drink  above  : 
There,  to  an  ocean  fulness, 

His  mercy  doth  expand, 
And  glory,  glory  dwelleth 

In  Immanuel's  land. 

3.  The  bride  eyes  not  her  garments, 

But  sees  the  Bridegroom's  face  ; 
I  gaze  not  on  the  glory, 

But  on  the  King  of  grace  ; 
Not  at  the  crown  He  giveth, 

But  on  His  pierced  hand  ; 
The  Lamb  is  all  the  glory 

Of  Immanuel's  land. 

Anns  Ross  Cor  six     1857 

C.  M.  5  lines 

968      (X^  Jordan's  rugged  banks  I  stand, 
W     And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2.  O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene 
That  rises  to  my  sight  : 


726  THE  LIFE  E VERLASTING 

Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight. 

3.  All  o'er  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day; 
There  God,  the  Son,  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4.  No  chilling  winds,  nor  poisonous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5.  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  His  bosom  rest? 

Samuel  Stennett    1787 
C.  M.  5  lines 

969      T^HERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
1       To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast, 
'Tis  found  above,  in  heaven. 

2.  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls 

By  sin  and  sorrow  driven  ; 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear  but  heaven. 

3.  There,  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene  in  heaven. 


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4.  There,  fragrant  flowers,  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given  ; 
There,  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom  : 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 

William  Bingham  Tappan     1818 
7s.  6  lines 

970  WT^E^  ^is  passing  world  is  done,. 

VV      When  has  sunk  yon  glaring  sun, 
When  I  stand  with  Christ  on  high, 
Looking  o'er  life's  history. 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
Not  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 

2.  When  I  stand  before  the  throne, 
Dressed  in  beauty  not  my  own, 
When  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
Love  Thee  with  unsinning  heart, 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
Not  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 

3.  When  the  praise  of  heaven  I  hear, 
Loud  as  thunders  to  the  ear, 
Loud  as  many  waters'  noise, 
Sweet  as  harp's  melodious  voice, 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know, 
Not  till  then,  how  much  I  owe. 

Robert  Murray  McCheyne    1837 
C.  M.  D. 

971  THERE  is  a  City  great  and  strong, 

1       Twelve  gates  of  precious  stones, 
With  turrets  and  high  battlements, 
Not  needing  light  of  suns ; 


728  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTIXO 

The  streets  aglow  with  fire  of  gold, 

It  hath  no  sound  of  strife  ; 
In  glory  all  its  own  it  stands 

Beside  the  stream  of  Life. 

2.  A  joy  is  there  that  knows  no  cloy, 

A  light  that  ne'er  grows  dim, 
A  multitude  that  never  cease 

From  grateful  praise  and  hymn  ; 
Lo,  all  the  sainted  sons  of  earth, 

And  angels  there  I  view ; 
And  there,  O  vision  glorious  ! 

There  standeth  Jesus  too  ! 

3.  Jesus,  I  know  't  is  He  ;   I  see 

The  mark  of  nail  and  spear; 
And  on  His  face  I  catch  the  trace 

Of  earth-time  smile  and  tear ; 
But  on  His  brow  a  crown  shines  now, 

And  bending  hosts  adore  ! 
'T  is  He,  't  is  He  who  on  the  tree 

The  thorn-crown  meekly  wore  ! 

4.  O  wondrous,  fair  Jerusalem, 

Shall  I  thy  gates  pass  through  ? 
Thy  jubilations  surely  join, 

Thy  lordly  splendors  view  ? 
O  Crucified,  O  Glorified, 

May  I  Thy  face  behold, 
And  join  the  ransomed  as  they  sing 

Along  the  streets  of  gold. 

Denis  Wortman    1889 


THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING  729 

C.  M.  D. 

972  rPHE  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn, 

1       The  brightness  of  the  day, 
The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky  ; 

How  fast  they  fade  away. 
O  for  the  pearly  gates  of  heaven, 

O  for  the  golden  floor; 
O  for  the  Sun  of  Righteousness 

That  setteth  nevermore. 

2.  The  highest  hopes  we  cherish  here, 

How  fast  they  tire  and  faint ; 
How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 

That  wraps  an  earthly  saint. 
O  for  a  heart  that  never  sins, 

0  for  a  soul  washed  white  ; 

O  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King, 
Nor  weary  day  or  night. 

3.  Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope, 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher  ; 
But  there  are  perfectness  and  peace 

Beyond  our  best  desire. 
O  by  Thy  love  and  anguish,  Lord, 

O  by  Thy  life  laid  down, 
O  that  we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace. 

Nor  cast  away  our  crown. 

Cecil  Frances  Alexander    1853 
C.  M.  D. 

973  T^ERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

1  Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 

And  pleasures  banish  pain. 


730  THE  LIFE  E  VERLA S  TING 

There,  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never- withering  flowers  : 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

2.  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 
But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 

And  fear  to  launch  away. 

3.  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 

With  unbeclouded  eyes ; 
Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 

Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 
7s.  6s.  D. 

974      T  ERUSALEM  the  golden  ! 

J      With  milk  and  honey  blest; 
Beneath  Thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  oppressed. 
I  know  not,  O  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there ! 
What  radiancy  of  glory  ! 

What  bliss  beyond  compare  ! 


THE  L IFE  E  VERL  A  S  TING  731 

2.  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

All  jubilant  with  song, 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng. 
The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 

The  daylight  is  serene  ; 
The  pastures  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3.  There  is  the  throne  of  David  ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  song  of  them  that  feast. 
And  they,  who  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

4.  O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect  ! 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

That  eager  hearts  expect  ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  oi  rest ! 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 

Bernard  of  Morlaix    ab.  1150    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale     1851 

C.  M. 

975      C\  MOTHER  dear,  Jerusalem  ! 

\J     When  shall  I  come  to  Thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 


732  THE  LIFE  E  VERLA  S  TIXG 

2.  O  happy  harbor  of  God's  saints! 

0  sweet  and  pleasant  soil ! 
In  Thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found, 
Nor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil. 

3.  No  murky  cloud  o'ershadows  Thee, 

Nor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night  ; 
But  every  soul  shines  as  the  sun  ; 
For  God  Himself  gives  light. 

4.  O  my  sweet  home,  Jerusalem  ! 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 
The  King  that  sitteth  on  Thy  throne 
In  His  felicity  ? 

Francis  Baker     1616    Alt.  David  Dickson     1649 

8s.  7s.  6  lines 

976       A  LLELUIA,  song  of  sweetness, 
A     Voice  of  joy,  eternal  lay; 
Alleluia  is  the  anthem 

Of  the  choirs  in  heavenly  day, 
Which  the  angels  sing,  abiding 
In  the  house  of  God  alway. 

2.  Alleluia  thou  resoundest, 

Salem,  Mother  of  the  blest; 
Alleluias  without  ending 

Fit  yon  place  of  gladsome  rest ; 
Exiles  we,  by  Babel's  waters, 

Sit  in  bondage,  sore  distressed. 

3.  O  thou  King  of  endless  glory, 

Hear  Thy  people  as  they  cry  ; 
Grant  us  all  our  heart's  deep  longing 

In  our  home  beyond  the  sky; 
There  to  Thee  our  Alleluia 

Singing  everlastingly. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xeale     18  ;i 


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C .  M.  5  lines 

977       T  ERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
J      Name  ever  dear  to  me, 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  three  ? 

2.  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ; 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3.  O  when,  thou  City  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend. 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

4.  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's,  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  ; 
Blest  seats,  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5.  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
When  I  thy  joy  shall  see. 

From  Francis  Baker     ifofl 
7s.  6s.  12  lines 

Q78      Th  ^"^  thee'  O  dear,  dear  country, 

1        Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  : 
For  very  love,  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 


7  34  THE  LIFE  E  VERLA  S  TING 

The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast, 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 
For  thee,  &c. 

2.  O  one,  O  only  mansion, 

O  paradise  of  joy, 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy ; 
The  Lamb  is  all  thy  splendor, 

The  Crucified  thy  praise ; 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 
For  thee,  &c. 

3.  With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Thy  streets  with  emerald  blaze; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays  ; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced  ; 
The  saints  build  up  its  fabric  ; 

The  corner-stone  is  Christ. 
For  thee,  &c. 

4.  Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  ocean  ; 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  day  ; 
Dear  fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away. 
Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower ; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 

And  thine  the  golden  dower. 
For  thee,  &c. 

Bernard  of  Morlaix    ab.  1150     Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale    1851 


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7s.  6s. 

979      "QRIEF  life  is  here  our  portion  ; 
U     Brief  sorrow,  short-lived  care  ; 
The  life  that  knows  no  ending, 
The  tearless  life,  is  there. 

2    O  happy  retribution  : 

Short  toil,  eternal  rest ; 
For  mortals  and  for  sinners 
A  mansion  with  the  blest. 

3.  And  now  we  fight  the  battle, 

But  then  shall  wear  the  crown 
Of  full  and  everlasting 
And  passionless  renown. 

4.  But  He  whom  now  we  trust  in 

Shall  then  be  seen  and  known  ; 
And  they  that  know  and  see  Him 
Shall  have  Him  for  their  own. 

5.  The  morning  shall  awaken, 

The  shadows  shall  decay, 
And  each  true-hearted  servant 
Shall  shine  as  doth  the  day. 

6.  There  God  our  King  and  portion, 
In  fulness  of  His  grace, 
Shall  me  behold  forever, 
And  worship  face  to  face. 

Bernard  of  Morlaix     ab.  1150    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Neale     1851 

7s.  6s.  12  lines 

980       T  ERUSALEM  the  glorious  ! 
J      The  glory  of  the  elect  ! 
O  dear  and  future  vision 
That  eager  hearts  expect : 


736  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

E'en  now  by  faith  I  see  thee ; 

E'en  here  thy  walls  discern  : 
To  Thee  my  thoughts  are  kindled, 

And  strive  and  pant  and  yearn. 

CHO. —  Jesus  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest  ; 
Who  art  with  God  the  Father 
And  Spirit  ever  blest. 

2.  Thy  loveliness  oppresses 

All  human  thought  and  heart, 
And  none,  O  peace,  O  Zion, 

Can  sing  thee  as  thou  art. 
New  mansion  of  new  people, 

Whom  God's  own  love  and  light 
Promote,  increase,  make  holy, 

Identify,  unite. —  Cho. 

3.  And  there  the  band  of  Prophets 

United  praise  ascribes, 
And  there  the  twelve- fold  chorus 

Of  Israel's  ransomed  tribes  : 
And  there  the  Sole-Begotten 

Is  Lord  in  regal  state  ; 
He,  Judah's  mystic  Lion, 

He,  Lamb  Immaculate. —  Cho. 

4.  O  fields  that  know  no  sorrow ! 

O  state  that  fears  no  strife ! 
O  princely  land  of  flowers  ! 

O  realm  and  home  of  life ! 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

Shall  I  e'er  see  thy  face  ? 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

Shall  I  e'er  win  thy  grace? — Cho. 

Bernard  of  MorlaLx  1145    Tr.  by  John  Mason  Xealb    185* 


THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING  737 

76.  6s.  D. 

981      T^EN  thousand  times  ten  thousand, 

1       In  sparkling  raiment  bright, 
The  armies  of  the  ransomed  saints 

Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light : 
'Tis  finished,  all  is  finished, 

Their  fight  with  death  and  sin  : 
Fling  open  wide  the  golden  gates, 

And  let  the  victors  in. 

2.  What  rush  of  hallelujahs 

Fills  all  the  earth  and  sky  ; 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  triumph  nigh. 
O  day,  for  which  Creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made  ; 
O  joy,  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousand  fold  repaid. 

3.  O  then  what  raptured  greetings 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore  : 
What  knitting  severed  friendships  up 

Where  partings  are  no  more. 
Then  eyes  with  joy  shall  sparkle, 

That  brimmed  with  tears  of  late  : 
Orphans  no  longer  fatherless, 

Nor  widows  desolate. 

4.  Bring  near  Thy  great  salvation, 

Thou  Lamb  for  sinners  slain  ; 
Fill  up  the  roll  of  Thine  elect, 

Then  take  Thy  power  and  reign  ! 
Appear,  Desire  of  nations! 

Thine  exiles  long  for  home  : 
Show  in  the  heavens  Thy  promised  sign  ! 

Thou  Prince  and  Saviour,  come  ! 

Henry  Alford  1S66 

47 


738  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

8.  8.7.  D. 

982  T  PWARD  where  the  stars  are  burning, 
yj      Silent,  silent  in  their  turning, 

Round  the  never-changing  pole  ; 
Upward  where  the  sky  is  brightest, 
Upward  where  the  blue  is  lightest, 

Lift  I  now  my  longing  soul. 

2    Far  beyond  that  arch  of  gladness, 
Far  beyond  these  clouds  of  sadness, 

Are  the  many  mansions  fair. 
Far  from  pain  and  sin  and  folly, 
In  that  palace  of  the  holy, 

I  would  find  my  mansion  there  ! 

3,  Where  the  Lamb  on  high  is  seated, 
By  ten  thousand  voices  greeted, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

Son  of  Man,  they  crown,  they  crown  Him, 
Son  of  God,  they  own,  they  own  Him, 
With  His  name  the  palace  rings. 

4.  Blessing,  honor,  without  measure, 
Heavenly  riches,  earthly  treasure, 

Lay  we  at  His  blessed  feet. 
Poor  the  praise  that  now  we  render : 
Loud  shall  be  our  voices  yonder, 

When  before  His  throne  we  meet. 

HORATIUS   BONAR      1866 

S.  M. 

983  POME  to  the  land  of  peace, 
\j     From  shadows  come  away; 

Where  all  the  sounds  of  weeping  cease, 
And  storms  no  more  have  sway. 


THE  LIFE  E  VERLA  S  T/XC  739 

2.  Come  to  the  bright  and  blest, 

Gathered  from  every  land  ; 
For  here  thy  soul  shall  find  its  rest 
Amid  the  shining  band. 

3.  In  this  divine  abode 

Change  leaves  no  saddening  trace  ; 
Come,  trusting  spirit,  to  thy  God, 
Thy  holy  resting-place. 

4.  "  Come  to  our  peaceful  home," 

The  saints  and  angels  say, 
<l  Forsake  the  world,  no  longer  roam, 
O  wanderer,  come  away  !  " 

Felicia  Dorothea  Hemans  alt.    Briggs'  Col.  1845 

S.  M. 

984      T^HERE  is  no  night  in  heaven  ; 
1       In  that  blest  world  above 
Work  never  can  bring  weariness, 
For  work  itself  is  love. 

2.  There  is  no  grief  in  heaven  ; 

For  life  is  one  glad  day  ; 
And  tears  are  of  those  former  things 
Which  all  have  passed  away. 

3.  There  is  no  sin  in  heaven  ; 

Behold  that  blessed  throng 
All  holy  is  their  spotless  robe  ! 
All  holy  is  their  song  ! 

4.  There  is  no  death  in  heaven ; 

For  they  who  gain  that  shore 
Have  won  their  immortality, 
And  thev  can  die  no  more 


740  THE  LIFE  everlasting 

5.   Lord  Jesus,  be  our  guide  ; 
O  lead  us  safely  on, 
Till  night  and  grief  and  sin  and  death 
Are  past,  and  heaven  is  won  ! 

Francis  Minden  Knollys    1859 

985      JERUSALEM  on  high  H-    m. 

J      My  song  and  city  is, 
My  home  whene'er  I  die, 
The  centre  of  my  bliss  : 

Ref. — O  happy  place  ! 

When  shall  I  be, 
My  God,  with  Thee 
To  see  Thy  face  ? 

2.  There  dwells  my  Lord,  my  King, 

Judged  here  unfit  to  live  ; 
There  angels  to  Him  sing, 

And  lowly  homage  give. — Ref. 

3.  Ah  me !  ah  me !  that  I 

In  Kedar  s  tents  here  stay  : 
No  place  like  that  on  high ; 

Lord,  thither  guide  my  way. — Ref. 

Samuel  Crossman    1664 
P.M. 

980     AA/"^  are  on  our  Journey  home, 

VV      Where  Christ  our  Lord  is  gone; 
We  shall  meet  around  His  throne, 
When  He  makes  His  people  one 
|| :  In  the  new  :||  Jerusalem. 

2.  We  can  see  that  distant  home, 

Though  clouds  rise  dark  between; 
Faith  views  the  radiant  dome, 


THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING  741 

And  a  lustre  flashes  keen 

I :  From  the  new  :    Jerusalem. 

3.  O  glory  shining  far 

From  the  never-setting  Sun, 
O  trembling  morning-star, 
Our  journey  's  almost  done 
I :  To  the  new  :    Jerusalem. 

4.  O  holy,  heavenly  home, 

0  rest  eternal  there  : 
When  shall  the  exiles  come, 

Where  they  cease  from  earthly  care 
|:  In  the  new  :    Jerusalem. 

5.  Our  hearts  are  breaking  now 

Those  mansions  fair  to  see  ; 
O  Lord,  Thy  heavens  bow, 
And  raise  us  up  with  Thee 
||:  To  the  new  :|  Jerusalem. 

Charles  Beecher    1851 
8s.  7s.    D. 

987      IT  ARK  !  the  sound  of  holy  voices, 

1  1      Chanting  o'er  the  crystal  sea, 
"  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 

Hallelujah,  Lord,  to  Thee  :  " 
Multitudes  which  none  can  number, 

Like  the  stars  in  glory  stand. 
Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 

Conquering  palms  in  every  hand. 
2.   Marching  with  Thy  cross,  their  banner, 

They  have  triumphed,  following 
Thee,  the  Captain  of  salvation, 

Thee,  their  Saviour  and  their  King. 


742  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffered; 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died ; 
And  by  death,  to  life  immortal 

They  were  born  and  glorified. 

3.  Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 

Now7  they  walk  in  golden  light, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 

Holy  bliss  and  infinite  : 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  for  ever, 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  beatific  vision 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity. 

Christopher  Wordsworth    1862 
8s.  7s.  D. 

988    U  EAR  what  Go.d> the  Lord> hath  spoken , 
11      "  O  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken  ! 
Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you  ; 
Scenes  of  heartfelt  tribulation 

Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways ; 
You  shall  name  your  walls  Salvation, 
And  your  gates  shall  all  be  Praise. 

2.  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 

Pleasures  without  end  shall  flow  ; 
For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 

All  His  bounty  shall  bestow  : 
Still  in  undisturbed  possession, 

Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign  ; 
Never  shall  you  feel  oppression, 

Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 


THE  LIFE  E VERLASTIXG  743 

*     3.  Ye,  no  more  your  suns  descending, 

Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see, 
But,  your  griefs  forever  ending, 

Find  eternal  noon  in  Me: 
God  shall  rise,  and  shining  o'er  you, 

Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 
He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  glory, 

God,  your  everlasting  light." 

William  Cowper     1772 
8s.  7s.  6  lines 

989      DLESSED  city,  heavenly  Salem, 
-D     Vision  dear  of  peace  and  love, 
Who,  of  living  stones  art  builded 
In  the  height  of  heaven  above, 
And,  with  angel  hosts  encircled, 
As  a  bride  dost  earthward  move  ; 

2.  From  celestial  realms  descending, 

Bridal  glory  round  thee  shed, 
Meet  for  Him  whose  love  espoused  thee, 

To  thy  Lord  shalt  thou  be  led  ; 
All  thy  streets,  and  all  thy  bulwarks 

Of  pure  gold  are  fashioned. 

3.  Bright  thy  gates  of  pearl  are  shining-, 

They  are  open  evermore  ; 
And  by  virtue  of  His  merits 

Thither  faithful  souls  do  soar, 
Who  for  Christ's  dear  name,  in  this  world 

Pain  and  tribulation  bore. 

4.  Many  a  blow  and  biting  sculpture 

Polished  well  those  stones  elect, 
In  their  places  now  compacted 


744  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

By  the  heavenly  Architect, 
Who  therewith  hath  willed  for  ever 
That  His  palace  should  be  decked. 

Tr.  by  John  Mason  Nealb    1851 
7s.  6s.  D. 

990      nPHE  Homeland!  O  the  Homeland! 
1       The  land  of  souls  freeborn  ! 
•  No  gloomy  night  is  known  there, 

But  aye  the  fadeless  morn  : 
I  'm  sighing  for  that  Country, 

My  heart  is  aching  here  ; 
There  is  no  pain  in  the  Homeland 
To  which  I  'm  drawing  near. 

2.  My  Lord  is  in  the  Homeland, 

With  angels  bright  and  fair ; 
No  sinful  thing  nor  evil, 

Can  ever  enter  there  ; 
The  music  of  the  ransomed 

Is  ringing  in  my  ears, 
And  when  I  think  of  the  Homeland, 

My  eyes  are  wet  with  tears. 

3.  For  loved  ones  in  the  Homeland 

Are  waiting  me  to  come 
Where  neither  death  nor  sorrow 

Invade  their  holy  home : 
O  dear,  dear  native  Country ! 

O  rest  and  peace  above ! 
Christ  bring  us  all  to  the  Homeland 

Of  His  eternal  love. 

Hugh  Reginald  Hawkis 


THE  LIFE  E  VERLA  S  TING  746 

0  8s.  7S.  7 

N  the  fount  of  life  eternal 
Gazing  wistful  and  athirst, 
Yearning,  straining,  from  the  prison 

Of  confining  flesh  to  burst, 
Here  the  soul  an  exile  sighs 
For  her  native  Paradise. 

2.  Who  can  paint  that  lovely  city, 

City  of  true  peace  divine, 
Whose  pure  gates,  forever  open, 

Each  in  pearly  splendor  shine  ; 
Whose  abodes  of  glory  clear, 
Naught  defiling  cometh  near? 

3.  There  no  stormy  winter  rages  ; 

There  no  scorching  summer  glows ; 
But  through  one  perennial  spring-tide, 

Blooms  the  lily  with  the  rose  ; 
And  the  Lamb,  with  purest  ray, 
Scatters  round  eternal  day. 

4.  There  the  saints  of  God,  resplendent 

As  the  sun  in  all  its  might, 
Evermore  rejoice  together, 

Crowned  with  diadems  of  light  ; 
And  from  peril  safe  at  last, 
Reckon  up  their  triumphs  past. 

5.  Happy  they,  who  with  them  seated 

Shall  in  all  their  glory  share  ! 
O  that  we,  our  days  completed, 

Might  be  but  admitted  there  ! 
There  with  them  the  praise  to  sing 
Of  our  glorious  God  and  King. 


746  THE  LIFE  E  VERLA S TING 

6.  Look,  O  Jesus,  on  Thy  soldiers, 
Worn  and  wounded  in  the  fight ; 

Grant,  O  grant  us,  rest  forever, 
In  Thy  beatific  sight ; 

And  Thyself  our  guerdon  be 

Through  a  long  eternity. 

Peter  Damian  d    1072    Tr.  by  Edward  Caswall    1858 

No.  1.    P.  M. 

992      TJARK!  hark,  my  soul!  Angelic  songs 
1 1     are  swelling 
O'er  earth's  green   fields  and  ocean's  wave- 
beat  shore : 
How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are 
telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 

Ref. —  Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  of  light, 

Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

2.  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 
"  Come,   weary   souls !    for   Jesus   bids   you 


come 


And  through  the  dark  its  echoes  sweetly  ring- 
ing, 
The  music  of  the  gospel  leads  us  home. — Ref. 

3.  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing, 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea. 
And  laden  souls,  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd !   turn  their  weary  steps  to 
Thee.—  Ref. 


THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING  747 

4.  Rest  comes  at  length  ;  though  life  be  long  and 

dreary. 
The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night  be 
past ; 
Faith's  journey  ends  in  welcome  to  the  weary, 
And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will  come 
at  last.—  Ref. 

5.  Angels!  sing  on  :  your  faithful  watches  keep- 

ing, 
Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above  ; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of  weep- 
ing. 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless 
love. —  Ref. 

Frederick  Wil.  1:54 

No.  1.     P.  M. 

993      fj  PARADISE!  O  Paradise! 

\J     Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land, 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest  ? 

Ref. —  Where  loyal  hearts,  and  true, 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture,  through  and  through, 

In  God's  most  holy  sight. 

2.  O  Paradise  !   O  Paradise  ! 

The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 
Where  love  is  never  cold?  —  Ref. 

3.  O  Paradise  !   O  Paradise  ! 

'T  is  weary  waiting  here  ; 


748  THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING 

We  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is, 

To  feel,  to  see  Him  near ;  —  Ref. 

4.  0  Paradise !  0  Paradise  ! 

We  shall  not  wait  for  long ; 
E'en  now  the  loving  ear  may  catch 
Faint  fragments  of  their  song  ;  —  Ref. 

5.  Lord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 

O,  keep  us  in  Thy  love, 
And  guide  us  to  that  happy  land 
Of  perfect  rest  above  ;  — Ref. 

Frederick  William  Faber    1854 
P.  M. 

994:     A^/^^k'  awake  !  for  night  is  flying; 

VV      The  watchmen  on  the  heights  arc 
crying, 
Awake,  Jerusalem,  at  last  ! 
Midnight  hears  the  welcome  voices, 
And  at  the  thrilling  cry  rejoices  : 

Come  forth,  ye  virgins,  night  is  past ! 
The  Bridegroom  comes  ;  awake  ! 
Your  lamps  with  gladness  take; 
Hallelujah  ! 
And  for  His  marriage  feast  prepare, 
For  ye  must  go  to  meet  Him  there. 

2.  Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singing, 

And  all  her  heart  with  joy  is  springing, 
She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom  ; 
For  her  Lord  comes  down  all  glorious, 
The  strong  in  grace,  in  truth  victorious, 
Her  star  is  risen,  her  light  is  come  ! 


THE  LIFE  EVERLASTING  749 

Ah  come,  Thou  blessed  Lord, 

O  Jesus,  Son  of  God, 
Hallelujah! 
We  follow  till  the  halls  wc  set 
Where  Thou  hast  bid  us  sup  with  Thee. 

Now  let  all  the  heavens  adore  Thee, 
And  men  and  angels  sing  before  Thee, 

With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone  ; 
Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 
Where  we  are  with  the  choir  immortal, 
Of  angels  round  Thy  dazzling  throne; 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 
Hath  yet  attained  to  hear 
What  there  is  ours, 
But  we  rejoice,  and  sing  to  Thee 
Our  hymns  of  joy  eternally. 

Philip  Nicolai    1598    Tr.  by  Catherine  Wixkworth     1858 


DOXOLOGIES. 


L.M. 

J       F)RAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
1        Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Thomas  Ken    1697 
C.  M. 

Q  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  ever  more. 

Tate  and  Brady    1696 
S.  M. 

3  To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  One  and  Three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  for  ever  be. 

John  Wesley    1739 
L.  M.  6  lines 

4  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven ; 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

Isaac  Watts    1709 


DOXOLOGIES  751 

5  O  God,  forever  blest,  H  M- 

To  Thee  all  praise  be  given  ; 
Thy  Name  Triune  confessed 

By  all  in  earth  and  heaven  ; 
As  heretofore  it  was,  is  now. 
And  shall  be  so  for  evermore. 

Edward  Henry  Bickersteth     1S70 

O  From  all  in  earth  and  Heaven,    ?s- 6s-  D- 

To  God,  the  Three  in  One, 
Be  boundless  glory  given, 

And  ceaseless  service  done. 
Co-equal  praise  to  Father, 

To  Son,  and  Spirit  be  : 
One  God,  they  reign  together 

In  Holy  Trinity. 

7        Praise  our  glorious  King  and  Lord,        ?s-  D- 
Angels  waiting  on  His  word, 
Saints  that  walk  with  Him  in  white, 
Pilgrims  walking  in  His  light : 
Glory  to  the  Eternal  One, 
Glory  to  His  only  Son, 
Glory  to  the  Spirit  be 
Now,  and  through  eternity. 

Alexander  Ramsay  Thompson     1S69 

3        Praise  the  Name  of  God  most  high,     ?s- 6 lines 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky, 
Praise  Him;  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

Anon.     1827 


752  DOXOLOGIES 

Q  Sing  we  to  our  God  above  7s- 

Praise  eternal  as  His  love  : 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Charles  Wesley    1740 

10      Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven,    8s- 7S- 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise, 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days.        Anon.   1827 

8s.  7s.  6  lines 

1  \       Praise  and  honor  to  the  Father, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 

Ever  Three  and  ever  One ; 
One  in  might  and  one  in  glory 
While  eternal  ages  run. 

John  Mason  Neale    1851 

1 Q     Praise  the  God  of  all  creation  ;  8s-  7s  D- 

Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love  ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  Expiation, 
Priest  and  King  enthroned  above  ; 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  Salvation, 
Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live  : 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  One  Jehovah  give. 

JOSIAH   CONDER      1836 

1 3  Glory  be  to  God  the  Father,  8s-  *■  4- 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One: 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run. 

HORATIUS  BONAR      l866 


DOXOLOGIES  753 

6s.  4s. 
14  To  the  great  One  in  Three 

The  highest  praises  be 

Hence  evermore; 

His  sovereign  majesty 

May  we  in  glory  see, 

And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 

Charles  Wesley    1757 
10s. 

1  £)     To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  ever  blest, 

Eternal  praise  and  worship  be  addressed  ; 
From  age  to  age,  ye  saints,  His  name  adore, 
And  spread  His  fame,  till  time  shall  be  no 
more. 

Simon  Browne     1720 

IIS. 

10  0  Father  Almighty,  to  Thee  be  addressed, 
With    Christ  and  the  Spirit,   one  God  ever 

blest, 
All  glory  and  worship,  from  earth  and  from 

heaven, 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 

Anon.    1827 


48 


CHANTS  AND  RESPONSES 


GLORIA  IN   EXCELSIS 

1.  Glory  be  to  j  God    on  |  high,     and  on  earth  \ 

peace,  good-  |  will  toward  |  men. 

2.  We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  j  worship 

Thee,     we  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to 
Thee  for  |  Thy  great  |  glory. 

3.  O  Lord  God,  |  heavenly  |  King,    God  the  |  Fa- 

ther I  Al-  I  mighty. 

4.  O    Lord,    the     only     begotten    Son,  |  Je-sus  I 

Christ ;     O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  |  God,  Son  j 
of  the  I  Father, 


5.  That    takest    away  the     sins   of  the  |  world, 

have  mercy  |  up-on  |  us. 

6.  Thou    that    takest    away   the  |  sins     of     the  | 

world,     have  mercy  |  up-on  j  us. 

7.  Thou  that  takest  away  the     sin  of  the  |  world, 

re-  I  ceive  our  |  prayer. 

8.  Thou  that   sittest  at  the   right   hand  of  |  God 

the  1  Father,     have  mercy  |  up-on  |  us. 

9.  For    Thou  \  only   art  |  Holy:       Thou  |  on-ly  | 

art  the  |  Lord  ; 

10.  Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  |  Ho-ly  |  Ghost, 

art   most   high   in   the  |  glory   of  |  God  the  | 
Father.  |  A-  |  men. 


CHANTS  AND  RESPONSES  755 


TE   DEUM   LAUDAMUS 

1.  We    praise  j  Thee,   O  j  God:       we    acknowl- 

edge |  Thee  to  |  be  the  |  Lord  ; 

2.  All  the  earth  doth  |  wor  -  ship  |  Thee,     the  | 

Father  |  ev  -  er  -  |  lasting. 

3.  To  Thee  all  Angels  (  cry  a-  |  loud,     the  Heav- 

ens, and  j  all  the  |  Powers  there-  |  in. 

4.  To  Thee  Cherubim  and  |  Ser-  a-  |  phim,    con-  | 

tinu-al-  [  ly  do  I  cry, 

5.  Ho  -  ly,  Ho  -  ly,  Ho  -  ly,  Lord  God  of  Sab  -  a  - 

oth,  Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  maj  -  es  - 
ty  of  Thy  glo  -  ry. 

6.  The    glorious     company    of     the     Apostles  j 

praise  —  |  Thee  ;     the   goodly  fellowship  of 
the  I  Prophets  |  praise —  |  Thee; 

7.  The     noble     army     of     Martyrs  |  praise  —  | 

Thee  ;     the  Holy  Church  throughout  all  the 
world  I  doth  ac-  j  knowledge  j  Thee, 

8.  The    Father    of   an    |    infi  -  nite    |    Majesty; 

Thine  adorable,  j  true,  and  j  on  -  ly     Son; 

9.  Also  the    I    Ho-ly  |  Ghost,       the    1    Com | 

fort j  er. 

10.  Thou  art  the  King  of  |  glory,  '  O  j  Christ  ; 

Thou  art  the  ever-  j  last-ing  |  Son  *  of  the  j 
Father. 

1 1.  When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  de-  |  liv-er  ] 

man,     Thou  didst   humble    Thyself   to  be  j 
born  —  I  of  a  I  virgin. 

12.  When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  |  sharpness  ; 

of  I  death,     Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom 
of  I  heaven  *  to  |  all  be-  |  lievers. 


756  CHANTS  AND  RESPONSES 

13   Thou  sittest  at  the  right  |  hand  of  |  God,  |j  in 
the  I  glo  -  ry  |  of  the  |  Father. 

14.  We  believe  that  |  Thou   shalt  |  come,  jj  shalt  | 

come  to  j  be  our  |  Judge. 

15.  We  therefore  pray  Thee  j  help  Thy  |  servants,| 

whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  |  with  Thy  |  pre- 
cious I  blood. 

16.  Make     them     to    be    numbered  |  with   Thy  ] 

saints,     in  |  glo  -  ry  j  ev  -  er-  j  lasting. 

17.  O  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  and  |  bless  Thine 

heritage  ;  I  govern    them,    and  |  lift     them 
up  for-  j  ever. 

18.  Day  by  day  we  |  magni  -  fy  |  Thee,     and  we 

worship    Thy    Name     ever,  |  world    with-  j 
out  —  I  end. 

19.  Vouch-  I  safe,  O   |    Lord,      to  keep  us   |    this 

day  I  without  |  sin. 

20.  O  Lord,  have    |    mercy  *  up-  |  on  us,    jj    have  | 

mer  -  cy  |  up  -  on  |  us. 

21.  O  Lord,   let  Thy  mercy  J  be  up-  j  on   us,  [  as 

our    I  trust  —  j  is  in  |  Thee. 

22.  O  Lord,  in  Thee,  in  Thee  have  I  trust-ed  ;  let 

me  nev  -  er  be  con  -  found  -  ed,  let  me  nev  - 
er  be  con  -  found  -  ed. 

VENITE  EXULTEMUS 

1.  O  come,  let  us  sing  un-  ]  to  the  Lord  ;  ||  Let  us 

heartily  rejoice  in  the  |  strength  of  |  our  sal-  | 
vation. 

2.  Let     us     come     before     His     presence  |  with 

thanks-  |    giving ;    |j   And     show    ourselves  ) 
glad  in  |  Him  with  |  psalms. 


CHANTS  AND  RESPONSES  Ihl 

3.  For  the    Lord    is    a  |  great —  |  God;     And    a 

great  |  King  a-  |  bove  all  |  gods. 

4.  In    His    hands  are    all    the    corners  |  of  the  I 

earth  ;       And  the  strength  of  the  j  hills  is  f 
His  —  I  also. 

5.  The  sea  is  His,  |  and  He  |  made  it ;     And  His 

hands  pre-  |  pared  the  |  dry —  |  land. 

6.  O   come,   let   us   worship,  |  and    fall  |  down  ; 

And  kneel  be-  |  fore  the  |  Lord  our  |  Maker: 

7.  For  He  is  the  |  Lord  our  |  God  ;     And  we  are 

the  people  of  His  pasture  and  the  |  sheep  of  j 
His  —  I  hand. 

8.  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  |  beauty  of  |  holi- 

ness ;  Let  the  whole  earth  j  stand  in  |  awe 
of  I  Him  : 

9.  For  He  cometh,  for  He  cometh,  to  |  judge  the  | 

earth ;  And  with  righteousness  to  judge 
the  world,  and  the  |  people  |  with  His  |  truth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son,     And  j 
to    the  I  Ho-ly  |  Ghost ;    As   it    was   in   the 
beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever    |    shall   be, 
World  I  without  |  end.     A-  |  men. 

JUBILATE  DEO 

1.  O  be  joyful   in   the   Lord,    |    all  ye   |    lands; 

Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness,  and  come  be- 
fore His  I  presence  j  with  a  j  song. 

2.  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  |  He  is  |  God  ;      It  is 

He  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ; 
we  are  His  people  and  the  |  sheep  of  | 
His  —  I  pasture. 

3.  O   go   your   way  into    His   gates   with   thanks- 

giving, and  into  His  |  courts  with  |  praise  ;  | 


758  CHANTS  AND  RESPONSES 

Be  thankful  unto  Him,  and  |  speak  good  |  of 
His  |  name. 

4.  For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  His  mercy  is  |  ev  -  er-  j 
lasting,  Ij  And  His  truth  endureth  from 
gener-  |  ation  to  |  gener-  |  ation. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  j  to  the  j  Son,  |  And  | 
to  the  I  Ho  -  ly  |  Ghost  ;  As  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ever  |  shall  be,  | 
World  I  without  |  end.     A-  |  men. 

BONUM  EST 

1.  It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  un-  |  to  the  { 

Lord  ;   ||  And    to    sing    praises    unto    Thy    ' 
name,  O  |  Most —  |  Highest. 

2.  To  tell  of  Thy  loving-kindness  early  |  in  the  j 

morning ;      And    of  Thy  |  truth    ■    in    the  | 
night  —  I  season. 

3.  Upon   an  instrument   of  ten  strings,  and  up- 

on the    I   lute ;   ||   Upon  a  loud   instrument, 
and  up-  I  on  the  |  harp. 

4.  For  Thou,  Lord,   hast   made  me  glad    |    thro' 

Thy  I  works  ;    ||  I   will  rejoice  in  giving  praise 
for  the  oper-  |  a  -  tions  |  of  Thy  |  hands. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son,  |  And  j 
to    the    Ho-ly    |    Ghost ;  As    it    was    in    the 
beginning,  is    now,  and    |    ever   |    shall    be, 
World  I  without  |  end.     A-  |  men. 

DEUS  MISEREATUR 

1.  God  be  merciful  tmto  |  us  and  |  bless  us ;  [j  And 

cause  His  |  face  to  |  shine  up-  |  on  us  : 

2.  That  Thy  way  may  be  |  known  upon  j  earth  ; 

Thy  saving   |    health  a-   |  mong  all  |  nations. 


CHANTS  AND  RESPONSES  759 

3.  Let  the  people  praise    |    Thee  0  |  God,       Let  [ 

all  the  j  peo-ple  |  praise  Thee: 

4.  O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  |  sing  for  |  joy  ;  ; 

For  Thou  shall  judge  the  people  righteously, 
and  govern  the  |  na-tions  |  up -on  |  earth. 

5.  Let  the  people  praise  |  Thee  O    |    God,  |    Let  ; 

all  the  I  peo-ple  |  praise  Thee  : 

6.  Then  shall  the  earth    j    yield  her    |    increase  ; 

And    God,    even    our    own    |    God     shall 
bless —  j  us. 

7.  God  shall  |   bless —    |  us  ;     And  all  the  ends  of 

the  I  earth  shall  |  fear —  |  Him. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son,    And  ! 
to    the  |  Ho-ly  |  Ghost  ;     As  it    was    in    the 
beginning,   is    now,   and    |    ever    |    shall   be, 
World  I  without  |  end.     A-  j  men. 

OPENING  SENTENCE 

The  Lord  is  in  His  ho-  ly  tern  -  pie  ;    Let  all  the 
earth  keep  si-lence,  be-  fore  Him. 

RESPONSES  AFTER  COMMANDMENTS 

1.  After  the  3d. 

Lord,  have  mer  -  cy  up  -  on  us,  and  in-cline  our 
hearts  to  keep  these  laws. 

2.  After  the  4th. 

Lord,  have  mer  -  cy  up  -  on  us,  and  in-cline  our 
hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

3.  After  the  10th. 

Lord,  have  mer  -  cy  up  -  on  us,  and  in-cline  our 
hearts  to  keep  these  laws. 

4.  After  the  Summary  of  the  Law. 

Lord,  have  mer  -  cy  up  -  on  us,  and  write  all  these 
Thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we  be  -  seech  Thee. 


760  CHAXTS  AXD  RESPONSES 


GLORIA  PATRI 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to 
the  Ho  -  ly  Ghost ;  As  it  was  in  the  begin- 
ning, is  now,  and  ev  -  er  shall  be,  world  with- 
out end.     A  -  men. 

RESPONSE  AFTER   PRAYER 

Holy,  Holy,  Ho-ly, 

Son  of  God  most  high, 
Hear  us  we  beseech  Thee 

Save  as  we  draw  nigh. 

OFFERTORY  SENTENCE 

Bless  -  ed  is  the  man  that  pro  -  vi  -  deth  for  the 
sick  and  need  -  y.  The  Lord  shall  de  -  liv  - 
er  him  in  the  time  of  trou-ble. 

NUNC  DIMITTIS 

i.  Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  de-  |  part 
in  |  peace  |  ac  -  |  cord-ing  |  to  Thy  |  word  : 
For   |    mine    |   eyes    j    have    |    seen  —  |    Thy 
sal-  |  vation. 

2.  Which   Thou  j  hast    pre  -  |  pared  |  before  the 

face  of  |  all  —  j  people :     To  be  a  light   to 
lighten  the  I  Gentiles,  |  and  to  be   the  glory 
of  Thy  |  people  |  Is-  ra  -  |  el. 

3.  Glory  be   to   the    Father,  |  and    to   the  |  Son,  \ 

and  I  to  the  |  Ho-ly  |  Ghost ;  |  As  it  was  in 
the  beginning,  is  now,  and  |  ev  -  er  |  shall 
be,  I  world  |  without  |  end.      A-  |  men. 

SANCTUS 

Ho  -  ly,  Ho  -  ly,  Ho  -  ly,  Lord  God  of  Hosts, 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glo  -  ry, 
Glo-  ry  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord  most  High. 
A  -  MEN. 


CHANTS  AXD  RESPONSES  761 


BAPTISMAL  CHANT 

Suffer  little  children  to  |  come  unto  |  me  |  and 
forbid  them  not :  for  of  |  such  is  the  |  king- 
dom of  |  heaven. 

BURIAL  CHANT 

I  heard  a  J  voice  from  |  heaven  ||  saying  unto  me,  I 
44  Write,  from  |  henceforth,  Blessed  are 
the  dead  who  |  die  in  the  |  Lord."  "  Even 
so,"  saith  the  Spirit,  |  "  for  they  rest  from 
their  I  labors,  |  they  |  rest  from  their  |  la- 
bors." 

ASCRIPTION 

Now  unto  Him  |    that  is   |  able     to  do  exceeding 

abundantly    above    |    all   that    we    |    ask    or 

think, 
According    |    to  the    |"  power     that    |    work-eth   | 

in  —  |  us, 
Unto  |  Him    be    |    glory    |    in    the  |  Church    by  | 

Christ  —  |  Jesus. 
Throughout    |    all  —  j    ages,  |    world    |    with j 

out  —  |  end. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  |  to  the  |  Son,  ||  and  j 
to  the  |  Ho-  ly  |  Ghost ;  As  it  was  in  the 
beginning,  is  now,  and  .  .  .  |  ev-er  |  shall 
be,  j|  world  |  without  |  end.     A-  |  men. 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  TEXTS 


The  figures  refer  to  the  numbers  of  the  hymns 


Genesis 

1  :  l 119,  144,  169 

1  :  3 "98,  826 

1  :31 103,  135 

2:3 9,  12,  38 

3:15 267,  286.  300 

3:24 984,  993 

5:24 37,  464,  597 

6:3 399,  403 

7:  1 421,  426 

7  :8,  9 383 

8:9 421 

19:  17 399,  403 

22:  11-13 458,  465 

26:  24 651 

28:  10-12 411,  589 

28  :  20-22 148,  670 

32  :  24-32 36,  569,  668 

47  :9 953 

Exodus 

3:6 107 

3:8 974,  980 

3:  14 107,  126,  129 

10:11 572 

12:27 331,  750 

13:21 149,  691,  778 

14  :  13 549 

14:  15 570,  577,  806 

20:11 9 

23:  16 891 

25  :  17-22 667,  669,  673 

33:  18-23 101 

34:22 891 

Leviticus 

8:  35 566 

16  :2 667 

16:21,22 416,  453 

25:8-17 377,  817 

Numbers 

7:89 667 

9:  19  566 

14:9 549 

14:24 391 

23  :  10 944,  948 

Deuteronomy 

3:  25 968,  973 

8:2 509 

12  :  9 964,  966,  969 

15:  11 55 

31  :6-8 549,  651 

33  :  25. 433,  621 

33  :  26-28 468,  471,  651 

34  :  1-4 973 

Joshua 

1  :2 973 

1 :8 850 


I- 


.968 
.549 


Judges 

678 

4 558,  652 


1  :  16,  17 


Ruth 


..777 


1st  Samuel. 

:  13 690 

;  10 804 

:  10 45,381,  384 

:18 605,608,  644 

:  12 176 

3 159 

2d  Samuel 

:  2 470 

:  3-7 46S 

:  4 465,  805 

1st  Kings 

:  2 566 

:  5 677 

703 

:  30 37,  686,  839 

:21 399 

:  12 642 

2d  Kings 

26 627 

16 549 

1st  Chronicles 

20 549 

10-13 164 

14 50 

2d  Chronicles 

4 696,  703 

21 686 

1-5 20 

12 772 

17 549 

Ezra 
6 47,  260,  415,  419 


Nehemiah 

:  6 581 

:  19 679 

:  5 120,  658 

:  19 691 

:  31 433 

Esther 

:  16 673 

:  1 131 


Job 

:  17,  18 274,  936,  943 

944,  9.54,  956 

:  1,6 953 

:  16 868,  952 

:  15 123,  627 

:  257!^!"!!]!"!!"y282,  325 

:H 131 

:  13 131 

:  21 456,  544,  627 

:7 103,  154,  171 

PSA.LM8 

133,  808 

875 

:  8 852,  854,  859 

24,  823,  827 

127 

:  9,  10 468 

:  16 319 

:4 130,  150 

:  5 260 

:  2  214 

:  7 177,  802 

109,  699 

:2 470 

80,  89,  90,  117,  144 

:5 793 

...175,  474,  628,  630,  640 
653,  920 

:  4 464 

:  7-10...300,  301,  304,  306 
313.  320,  560,  592 

:  7 500 

:  1 76,  456 

:  11 618,  687 

:  5 540,  564,  805 

454 

:  15 600 

7 461,  485 

1 133 

164,  629,  858,  864 

5-9 138 

37 944 

17 679 

564,  599 

8 8.54,  862 

3 371,  687,  833 

2 222,  493,  515 

3,  4 244,  550 

151,  695,  698 

299 

11-14 692 

1-3 419,  435 

10 365,  595,  598 

17 398,  419,  598 

6 802 

6 383 

22 467,  620,  626 

12„ 47,  827 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  TEXTS 


763 


10:  4 57 

62 71 

62:  7 170 

62  :  11 685 

63 26,    39 

89 140,  738,  887,  896 

6.-j  :  11 >-4 

66 132,  512 

688,  701 

68 117 

68:  18 296 

71 564 

72 795,  803,  804,  818 

72:6 361,  603 

504 

71  :  16,  17 826 

836 

-I 17 

84 11,  33,  38,  44 

84  :  1 4 

85 892,  896,  899 

85  :  10 419 

87:3 "77.  692,  693 

89 118,  125,  1.58 

89  :  6 510 

90 126,  129,  159 

90:  9 882 

91 71,  631,  - 

92 IS,  31.  K 

93 1"-.  145,  146,  169 

95 109,  119,  139 

95:7 

96:2 6 

"7 131,  146 

98 206 

100 32,  137,  141 

102:  13-21 786 

103 116,  118,  125 

103:8-12 122,  541 

103:  13-18 172,  455,  541 

104:20 -   ' 

H'l  :  34 : 

106 145 

107  :7 72 

107  :  23-30 

109  :  20,21  451 

117 142 

118:24 2,  16,  _ 

119 « 77, 

119:76 613 

119:97 74,  78 

119:  105 -4,85,  88 

119:  130 -2 

119  :  133 79 

IM  :  151 143,  589 

121  :5 829 

122 21,  41 

123:  1 

125:2 71,  697 

126:6 573,  790 

127 854,  873 

130 419,431,435,  541 

132 20 

135:2 21 

13* 

137 114.  456,  693 

139.  130,  150 

139:18 454,  825 

143:  10 509 

111  :  1 953 

145 I 

145  :  15,  16 

146 107,  110 


147 134 

147:  3,7 398,  531 

14s 

149  :  2 118,  319 

150 165 

PROV; 

1  :  20-24 381,  399,  426 

:;  :  12 

.".  :  24 

4  :  18 546,  585,  641 

1  914 

18  :  24 495 

127,442,  479 

-IASTES 

3  :  11  124 

9  :  10 581 

11  :9 399,  960 

Canticles 

1  :3 529 

2  :4 1,  753 

2  :  11,12 ^4 

2  :  16 483,  630 

5  :1 738 

5  :2 3*2,  412 

5:  6 r.47 

5  :  10-16 495,  505,  515 

6:  3 

8:  5 4-1.  77-.  -11 

Isaiah 

2  :  5 833 

168 

6  :  1-7 107,  832 

6:  3 101,  103,  387 

7  :  14 242 

9:  1-7 209 

9  :6 184-186,  199 

12:3 79,138,  386 

13:4 560 

21  :11 

25:9 206 

26:3 632, 

26:4 4. 

26:  19 936 

28:  16 g 

32:  2...  30,  401,  111,468,  623 

33:  17 493,654,  968 

33  :20,  21 692 

35:  1 361 

35:8,  10 800 

86:  1" 492,  981 

40  :  U 72,719-721,  951 

40:28-31 568 

41  :  10.  13.  14...  651,691,  878 

" 017.  -12.  820 

42:16 

43:  2 72,  4 

43:6 783 

45:2 554 

4'  :7 862 

45:  19 36 

4-  :7 509 

4-:  22 3-3 

49:  15,  16 693,  7'8 

49  :  18-22 7v6 

51  :9 787 

51  :  11 377.  900,  979 

52 

52  :  1.  2 342 

52:  3 377 


52  :  7-9 711,  -09,  814 

^    \S 129,  -12 

53:3 21-.  259,  201,  429 

53  :  4,  5 248,  263,  622 

53  :  4,  5,  12 258,  260,  396 

55:  1 385,386,388 

55  :7 37^s 

55:  12 

57  :  21 

58  :8 

.58:  13.  14 34 

60  :  1-4 

763,  988 

60  :  20 

61  :  1-3 

62:11 "-     7t 

63:1,2. 

302 

63:7,8 123,456,  496 

Jeremiah 

1  :  7-9 712 

3:  4 87,321.  4-1 

3:  12,  14,2-2 :-7- 

8:  22 230,  418 

16  :  19-21 I 

23:6 .37,  830 

24  :7 378 

29:  13 36 

31  :  18-20 378 

35  :  15 378 

36  :3,  7 

Lament  at: 

I  :  4 363 

3  :  22,  23...  125,  828,  829,  862 
3:26 42 

EZEKIEL 

18:  31 403,  566 

33:  11 403,  566 

34  :  11-16 175 

36:  25 399,603,  812 

37:27 694 

Daniel 

2:  44 695 

4  :35 131 

7:  10 981 

7  :  13,14 300,  958 

7  :  14,27 794 

12  :  3 -13 

IIOSEA 

6:1-4 22,     78 

II  :  - 235,  440 

14  :  1-4 378.  432,  436 

Joel 
2:  11 960 

2  :  2--29 361,  367 

Amos 

4  :  12 349,   9-37,  957,  960 

668 

Jonah 

3  :  10 255,  440 

MlCAH 

2  :  10 964 

6:6.7 406,  453 

7  ;  1- 435,  541 


764 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  TEXTS 


Nahum 

1:3 172 

1:15 711,  809,  814 

Habakkuk 
2:4 428,  453,  463 

2  :  20 148 

3:2... 435,  003 

3  :  17,  18 123,  465,  467 

Zephaniah 

1:14,15 960 

3:14,16 816 

3:  17,  18 456,  9S3 

Zechariah 

1  :  5 771 

2:10,11 816 

4  :6 348,  873 

9  :  10 795,  817 

12  :  lu 349,  436,  742 

13:1 386,  399,  410 

14  :7,  8  456,  840,  847 

Malachi 

3:1 189 

,3:6  128,  129 

3:7 378,  432 

4  :  2.  .22,  587,  820,  830,  835 

Matthew 

1  :  21 345,  494,  504,  517 

519 

1  :23 242,  717 

2  :  1-10...189,   195,  198,  211 

2:9 183,  188,  190 

2  :  9-11 190,  191,  210 

4  :  16 820 

4:  19 391,  562,  642 

4:  24. 224 

5:  8 210,  594,  641 

5  :  16 540 

6  :  10 605,  645,  799 

6:  13 685 

6  :  19 58 

7  :  7 275,  400 

8:  22  391 

8  :  24-27 240,  905,  907 

9:9 391 

9:38 710,  715,  785 

10  :  24,  25 555 

10:  29 894 

10:38 380 

11  :  5 224,  236 

11  :  28 402,   409,  426,  633 

11  :  28-30.. 383,  388,  401,  616 

624 

11  :29 231,  379 

12:  15 224 

13  :3 66 

13:  16,17 711,  809 

13:46 523 

14  :19 46,  83 

14:27 226,  229,  857 

14  :  30 468,  656 

16:  18 575,  700 

16  :  24 475,  509 

16:  27 338 

18:  11 214 

18  :32 970 

19:  14 722,  724 

19:21 391 

19:27 475 


:28,  29 349 

:  1-11 2*4 

:5 238,  239 

:  9 321,  821 

:  15-16.. .237,  321,  508,  924 

:  4 404 

:  37 440 

:  1-13 959,  994 

:  13 552 

:14 91 

:35 154,  624 

:42 664 

:44 336 

:  6 343,  350,  555 

:  40 50,  51,  54,  57 

:  11 55 

:  26-29 734,  741 

:  36-45 249,  270 

:41 568,574,  678 

:42 439,605,  644 

:64    958 

:45 258,  498 

:  50,  51 246,  272,  49S 

:59,  60 271,  276 

:  1,2 275,  293 

:  1-6 281,288,  295 

:6 274 

:19 716,  718 

:20 333,639,  714 


Mark 


37-41.. 240,  903,  905, 

34-51 218, 

50 229, 

24,25 

34 380,  391, 

38 553, 


...722, 
.391, 


...244, 


9:  24 

10:  13-16 

10  :  21 

10:  28 

10:47,  48 

10  :  51,  52 

11:9,10 

13:  10.. 

13:31 

13:  33 568,678, 

14:  22-25 734, 

14  :26 

14:32-42 249, 

14:38 574,678,  726, 

15:  17 

15:33 258, 

15:40 

15:  46 271, 

16:1-8 281,293, 

16:6 208,271, 

16:  15 7J4, 


1  :  35, 
1  :  47 
1  : 
2 


Luke 

, 184 

535 

78 830,  831 

7-15.. ..182,  188,  189,  197 
201,  205 

11 196 

14 179,  180,  185 

16 213 

32 820 


2:  35 263,  235 

2:40 726 

2:52 917 

4:  18 377,398,  804 

4  :  22 231 

5:27 391 

6:40 555 

7  :  22 224,  236 

7:47 243,472,  542 

8  :  r) .66 

8:  22-25 240 

8:  23,24 903,905,  907 

9:23 380,391,  475 

9:  59 391 

10:2 710,  715 

10:  23,24 711 

10:  42 408,462,  641 

11  :  1  690 

11  :2 605,  799 

11  :9,  10 400 

12:  22,31 467 

12:  30 645 

12:32 492,  549 

12:35-37 664 

13 128 

13:34 440 

14:  16,  17 404,  731 

15:  17-19 435 

15:  20-24 378,  442 

17  :  5 460 

18:  1 487 

18  :  13 419,  427,  430,  431 

440 

18:  16 722,  724 

18:  22 391 

18:28 475 

19:  10 214,  345 

19  :  29-40 239-244 

19  :  41,  42 222,  440,  665 

21  :33 624 

22:  19,20 734,  741 

22:31,32 614 

21  :  39-46 246,  249,  270 

22:  42 221,  439 

22  :  61 614,  762 

23 248 

23  :  34 264,  317 

23  :  42,  43. .410,  433,  539,  730 

993 

23  :  44  258,  498 

23:  46  263,  844 

23  :  53 271,  276 

24  :  1-7 281,  295 

24  :29 63,  441,  845,  870 

872,  874 

24  :32 37 

24  :51 304,  310 

John 

1  :9 88,  832 

1  :  14,  17 214,  235,  242 

1  :  16 388,  416,  754 

I  :  29 .331,  745 

1  :  29,  36 425,  449,  453 

1:43 391 

3:  15 443,  673 

3:  16 56,  214 

3:36 443 

4  :  13,14  388,  586,  749 

4:21 669,  672 

4  :  24 675 

5  :  39 79 

6:  20 229,  857 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  TEXTS 


765 


6 
6 
6 
6 
6; 

6: 

7: 

8: 

9: 

9: 

10: 

10: 

11  : 

11: 

11  : 

11  : 

12: 

LI: 

12: 

13: 

13: 

13: 

13  : 
13: 
14: 

14: 

14  : 
14: 
14: 
14  : 
15: 
15: 
15: 
15: 
15: 
16: 
16: 
16: 
17: 
17: 
IS: 
19.. 
19: 
19: 
19: 
19: 
19: 
19: 
19: 
20: 
20: 
21  : 
21: 


31-34 
35.. .A,  I 

:  37 125, 

44,.o 

746, 

68 396, 

37 

12 22,  386,  5U6, 

4 574, 

9 22,  388,  506, 

4 450, 

14 536,  541,628, 

11 V43,  954, 

25 274. 

26 473. 

35 604, 

12-15 244, 

26 391, 

41 

7 

13  472, 


23 

34 765,770.773, 

1-3 282,  298,  313, 

935, 

6 

16 353,354, 

18-20 282,376, 

22 683,689, 

27 

4 275, 

9 

12 

13 

26 


.  353, 


13 362,  363,  368, 

18 

4 2.50,  263, 

9-11 473, 

1-12 

2T.'.3..V.V'25i'.'2S9i 

25,26 218,265, 

28 

30 250, 

34 266,406, 

41 267, 

42 271, 

11-18 281, 

26-29 279.  2>9. 

15-17 521,591, 

19,22 


749 

tst 

624 
157 

754 

-  . 

926 
926 

636 
940 
612 
821 
166 
167 
131 
596 
61  ~ 
740 
7^2 
654 
939 
395 
374 
619 
735 
60 
595 
590 
7-'.'. 
4,-'. 
35  \ 
353 
372 
662 
267 
649 
249 
24- 
331 

nil 

26  ■ 
272 
735 
274 
276 
29£ 
325 

74- 
391 


:  22 380,551 

121 



:35 )v 

:  II 605,614, 

:  16 


Roman- 

:  16 503,  553, 

:  4 

337, 

6-lfl  317, 

8 258,  266,  341, 

20 419.  522, 

11 392, 

9. 


,  627 
143 
-1 
I,  51 
,  645 
727 
-1 


090  , 


Acts 

:9   304 

:  U 312.  341.  349 

;  1-4 359,  362,  364,  367 

374.  70* 

:17, 13...... 361,  367 

23 ... 256 

33 727 

12 387.  436 

30   25n 

60 943,  954.  956 

11 690 

36 320 

38 221,  236 

44 361 

9 593 

23 773 


13 

:  14 360,368, 

:15 317, 

:  16,17 360, 

:  17 302, 

:18 

:  18-22 351,  615, 

:22,  23 339.347, 

:  26 358,371, 

:35 

:  37 545, 

:  38, 39... 463.  5.38.  619, 

:6 

:8 

:  10,11 

:  15 711,809. 

:20 152, 

:21 

:33 131, 

:  1 446.447, 

:15 

:  11 

:  12 556, 

:  8 447,488,773, 

1U 566,960, 

1st  Corinthians 

30 427. 

:  2 252.387, 

:  9 290.394, 

13.  14 

In 

20-23 

'  7..*Z".".™.n.733li 

9-11 

:17 

:  20...51.251,446.447, 


29. 


:26. 

:  13 

17 

:  31 

23-2* 732,734, 

26 341.744, 

12 244. 

26 , 

27 469, 

n.Z"ZZl'~.Z'isi, 

13 51. 

3.4 27S.  294. 

10 522.-533. 

20 287,  -  2, 

27 

42-44  


1".:  l7-4'.< 242 

15:  55- 53  ;«',  '.'4.5 

15  :  58 

16  :  13 563,   568,  569,  576 

2d  Corinthian^ 

1  :  4 3/>6,  398,  613 

2:  12 

3  :  1- 584 

4.  4 ■- 

4:6 796 

4  :  14 274,  636 

4:  16 552 

4  :  17 469,  663 

5:  1 660 

fti 

5:  11 960 

5:  14, 15.. .251, 254,  258,  447 

5:21 317 

6:2 397,  4  7 

7:11 47 

I  12:9 636,  63S 

12:  10 617 

13:4 291 

Galatians 

1  ;  4 ^44 

'     2:  2^7.  .7.2467 '2o"i,' 463,  4?9 

3:  13 256,  453 

4  :  6,  7 655,  657 

4  :  15 275 

5  :  22 365,  370,  371,  487 

,    6:2 57 

6:9 552,  673 

6  :  14 245,   247,  251,  411 

4^9,  490 

EPHESIA.V3 

1  :7 256,  425 

1  :13,  14 360 

1  :20,  22 320 

2:  1-9 428,  533,  650 

2:8 457,  459,  522 

2:  13 500 

2:  17 405 

2:20 696,  704,  706,  707 

762,  776 

3:  16 35 

3:  18,19 514,  666 

4:5 769,  770,  778 

4  :8 284,  296,  301 

4  :32 765 

5:  14 798 

5:19 531 

5:20 96,  123 

6  :  11-18.. 556,  565,  568,  673 
726 

Philippians 

1  :  21 220,  480,  4*-,  601 

1  :  22 396,  446 

1  :  23 952 

2  :  5 53.  219.  232.  241 

2  :  ^-11 314,  31n,  494,  493 

504,  517,  539 

3  :  3-8 490 

3  :  7.  - 251.  459,  53>.  727 

3:  12,14 561,602 

4  :4 133,319.  452 

4  :6 M  626,  681 

4  :  7 60 

4  :  13 4S7,  627 

4  :  19 408 


768 


INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURE  TEXTS 


COLOSSIANS 

1  :10, 12 555,  659 

1  :  19 534,636,  894 

1  :27 337,  489 

2:6 650 

2:  9 531,  894 

2:  10 523,  635 

3:  2,3 439,  643 

3:  5 380 

3:  11 468,523,  636 

3:  16 102,  154 

3:  17 593 

4  :  2,  3 574,  583 

1st  Thessalonians 
4:  14-18.... 278,  306,  319,  943 
957,  961 

5:5,6 350,650,  931 

5:6-8 344 

5:10 256,452,  619 

2d  Thessalonians 

2:8 352 

:  :  16,  17 613 

:  :  5 351 

3:13 465 

3:16 60 

1st  Timothy 

1:15 260,419,  788 

1:  16,  17 129,  440 

1  :  18,  19 566 

2:8 672 

6:  12 563,  576 

6:  15 557,  982 

2d  Timothy 
1  :8 559 

1  :  12 463,553,  559 

2  :  3 563,  565,  570,  931 

2  :  11,  12. 302,  315,  563 

2:21 596 

3  :  16 85 

4:6-8 572 

Titus 

2:11 522 

2:  13 347,348,  732 

3:  5 406 

Hebrews 

1  :1,  2 81 

1  :3 269,752,  894 

1:6 309 

2:3 440 

2:9,  10 314,  315 

2:  11 559 

2:14 284 

2:18 612 

3:7 397,  407 

3:14 551 

4  :  9 28, 43,  963,  966,  979 


4:  14,15 323,327,  3.30 

4  :  15,  16 228,611,672 

677 

6  :  18 609,  651 

6:20 414 

7  :22 317 

7  :25 304,325,328,  422 

9:14 410,  453 

9:24 302,  323 

10:  12-14 302,  307 

10:  19-23 291,317,  330 

10:  22 727 

10:  29 440 

10:34 547 

11  :  13 602,660,  771 

11  :  13-16 766,  925 

12:  1 515,558,  775 

12:  1',  2 561,577,  656 

12:3 233,552,  562 

12:6 608 

12  :  22-24.. .767,  974,  977,  980 

13  :5 651 

13:8 214,  502 

13:20,21 60,  61 

James 
1  :  17  ...56,  123,361,537,779 
896 

1  :27 50 

4  :  13-15 866,  953 

4:  15 275 

5:8,9 344 

1st  Peter 

1  :4  659 

1  :  8 524,  525,  529,  534 

1  :  18,  19 449,453,  500 

579 
2:6 696,704,706,707 

750 

2:7 408,512,519,  526 

2:9,10 152 

2:21 221,228,  233 

2:22-24 406 

2  :  24 258,  260,  453 

2:  25 513 

3  :  4 632 

3:  17,  18 644 

3:22 320,  334 

4  :7 344,  937 

4  :  12,13 547,  663 

4:18,19 420,  644 

5:7 467,615,626,  674 

5  :8,  9 565,  678 

2d  Peter 

1:4 651 

1  :  19 ;...  530,  830 

3  :  9 128,  673 

3:  11 957,  960 

3:  13 344 

3:18 585 


1st  John 

1  :  6 650 

1  :7 406,  425,  453 

I  :9 432 

2:6 597 

2:  20.  708 

3:1-3 655 

3:  17-18 765 

4:8 117,  153,  247 

4  :  10 166,  590 

4:  18 128,  586 

4:  19 518 

5:  6 406,  735 

JUDE 

14 349 

24,25 6,96,  532 

Revelation 

1  :5,  6 256,  269,  333,  752 

1  :  7 338,  958 

1  :8 214 

1  :  1- 319,  325 

2:7 993 

2:  17 1,342,  692 

3:  8 583 

3  :  11 5.56,  569,  972 

3:12 977 

3:  17,18 406,  425 

3  :  20 381,  382,  412 

3:21 556,563,  572 

4  :  6-11 101,  167, 170,  987 

5  :  5,  6 300,  324 

5:9 491,  502 

5:9-14 497,  571 

5  :  11-13 322,  981 

5  :  12 170,  512 

5  :  13 106,  174 

6:10 a51 

7:9-12 174,  987 

7  :  9-17 654,  764 

7  :  13,  14 780,  788 

II  :  15 314,794,797,  818 

12:  10 817 

12:  1! 726 

14:  1,3,4 307,  775 

14  :6 91,  784 

14  :  13 940,941,  944 

15:  3 170,  531,  778 

17  :  14 314,575,788,  982 

19:  4 520 

19:  11-16 214,314,  335 

20  :  11-12 399,  957,  960 

21  :  1-4 977,  986 

21  :2 971,985,  989 

21  :  4 968,  984 

21  :8,  10 383,  971 

21  :  10-27 428,694,  975 

22:  1-5.... 394,  526,  978,  984 

993 

22:17 385,  388,  399 

22:20 346,  352 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 


Tke  figures  refer  to  the  numbers  of  the  hymns 


Abide  with  me 63,377,397,595,845,869 

870, 872,  *74 

Absence  from  God See  Wandering. 

Accepted  Time 382,383,397,399,  121,866 

Access  to  God 24b.:.. 

Activitv 49,52,57,336,546-! 

See  aiso  Work. 

Adoption 477,606,657 

Spirit  of 317,358,475,655 

Affliction  - 604-651 

Blessings  of 131,465,617,648,764 

Comfort  in 229,998,612-651,969 

Courage  in  240,  177,519. .".:,].  " 

563,  .564, 620, 653, 937 

Prayer  in 72,449,470,58-3,589,613,614 

622, 632 

Refuge  in 30,71,126, 151,  33n.  ; 

454, 468, 470, 609,  61 2, 616,  620, 623, 626 

631,633,667 

Submission  in . .  1 23, 467, 527, 569, 600, 605 

617, 627, 632, 644, 645, 674, 675 

Alms 47-58,499 

Angels : 

At  Advent  of  Christ.. ..182, 189,192,194 

196,201.202,205 

At  Coronation  of  Christ  .  ...297,306,309 

320, 322 

At  Resurrection  of  Christ...278,290,293 

295 

Ministry  of. 71,171,558,876 

Praises  of  ...111,114,  136.137,154,167,171 
174,238,821,922,992 

Ascension  of  Christ See  Clcrist. 

Ashamed  of  Jesus 350, 553, 559 

Asleep  in  Jesus 943,944,954,956 

Aspirations  .584-603 

For  Christ. ..408, 157, 468, 504, 525, 

For  God. ..26, 28.  442,  445.'- 

683 

For  Grace  and  Holiness..35.416.428,449 

457, 4 -7,  5-5,  588. 597, 598, 660, 662, 679 

Assurance 151, 317,  .360.  388, 395. 456, 464 

523,619 

Atonement : 

Completed.  .245-275, 278, 21*5, 377, 393. 404 

453, 503 

Necessary. ..254.  277 .  3>7. 393, 396, 406, 408 

419,424.453 

Sufficient  ...259, 266, 323, 331 ,  390, 395, 425 

468,541,633,636 

Autumn See  Sbamnu. 

Backsliding See  Wandering. 

Baptism 717-727 

Of  Holv  Spirit 361,367,706 

Benediction 61.64,68,69,73-76 

Benevolence 

Blood  of  Christ See  Atonement,  also 

Christ's  Passion. 
Bread  of  Heaven See  ChrUt. 


Bread  of  Life See  Cltrist. 

Bridegroom,  Coming  of. 343,662 

Brotherly  Love 49,34,57,230,356,499 

807,71 

titQ  Comminiioit  o/  SoiuU. 

Call,  God's 381,: 383, 407 

Calmness 632,671 

Calvary 254,257,270,386 

See  C?trist,  Crucified. 

Charity 50-57,59,230,499 

.-o  Communion  <,i  xrints. 

Children 87,213,237,51  -  718-725,841 

Children's  Praise 2.57, 23s,  321, 916-934 

Childlike  Spirit 405,600 

Choosing  Christ 46-,  472, 473.  17 

Christ  176-352 

Abi  ling  with  Believers See  Abide 

with  me. 

Adoration  of 23,179,180,188,190,204 

261,309,322,324,331.    r    '     ...    _ 
534,11 

Advent,  First 177-216.916.919 

Advent,  Second 298,309,336- 

7,957-961 

Advocate 316,325,327,388,330,332 

All  in  All 46,214,454, 172 

604, 635 

Ascension  of 296-313,318 

Atonement  of See  Atonement. 

Birth  of "     _   1,2      Jl  3-217 

Blood  of E 

Bread  of  Heaven 682,691,729.746 

Bread  of  Life 

Burial  of. 267,271.  27 

Captain  of  Salvation.  ...549.554. " 

..     .__    ... 

Character  of. 172,206,221,2 

Childhood  of 188,203,213 

Conqueror.. .284-286. 293. 303-306, 314, 315 

318,   - 

ComerStone 696,704,7  7,77 

Coronation  of 300,305,314,315, 320 

:     _ 

Crucifixion  of 2 

Delight  ill 463,529.'-     " 

Christ : 

Desire  of  Nations 182, 1 

Divinity  of 22,180, 186,226,233,296 

311,520,587,894 
Epiphanv  of. ...183, 188,1  2  7,209,211 
Exaltation  of.. ..277,. 302, 315, 319.    2 

334, 335, 982 
Example 52-55, 218-222, 229, 232, 233 

241,270,607 

Excellency  of 510,512.'- 

First  Fruits 287  - 

Fountain 386,388,410,468,967 

Friend  of  Sinners 109,332,422,427 

495,543.604,6r 
Fulness  of.. .388, 468, 510.  523, 635, 636, 970 


768 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 


Christ : 

Glorying  in 380,490,553,559 

Glorv  of See  Exaltation  of. 

Grace  of. J72, 327,  392,  415,  457, 5( '0,515 

522  533 

Gratitude  to 116,152,176,264,491-545 

583,619 

Hiding  Place 406,461,468,485 

High  Priest 302, 317, 321, 323, 325, 327 

330,341,414,523 

Hosanna  to 237-239, 244, 321, 821 

Humanity  of.  ...213,221,232,233,235,304 
310,604,860 

Humiliation  of. 218, 229, 246, 248, 264 

318,637 

Humility  of 233,241 

Immanuel 97,177,242,329,717,792 

Indwelling  ...35, 332, 337, 411, 595, 666, 821 

Intercession  of. ...24, 37, 316, 327, 328, 414 

422 

Invitations  of. See  Gospel. 

Judge ...344,349,350,957-961 

King  of  Glory 6,206,295,299,301,305 

.309,313,314,543,592,930 

King  of  Saints 172,174,181,199,261 

319,406,523,550 

King  Sovereign 92,316,319,325,528 

Knocking  at  the  Door 382, 412 

Lamb  of  God.. ..168, 170,324,331,425,453 
497,507,745,917 

Leader 312,556,570,606,687,691 

Light 22,76,88,170,211,339,388,393 

429, 485, 506, 528, 530, 587.  830,  S32 

Love  of..222,  235,  2.54,  265, 491 ,  495, 5-4,  590 

Loveliness  Of.  ...429, 493,  505, 515,  524-526 

52o 

Majestvof. 137,244,515 

Man  of  Sorrows 246,604 

Maste* 225,472,596 

Mediator 304,317,323,327 

Meekness  of 219-2*22,232,233,241 

Ministry  of.. .52, 208, 218, 219, 224, 226, 232 

236,860 

Names  of... .177, 316, 320, 321, 329, 494, 504 

514,517,519,523,529,530 

Nativity  of See  Birth  of. 

Offices  of.    196,316,321,331,523,542 

Only  Plea 425,427,743 

Our  Passover 331,750 

Passion  of. 243-276 

Patience  of. 213,232,233,241 

Phvsician 224, 230, 236, 4  It,  420 

Precious  .  ...408,  493, 512,  517, 519,  524, 526 
529, 530, 594-596 

Presence  of 23, 35, 74, 97, 225, 441, 466 

637,(339.669,821 

Priest See  High  lYiest. 

Prince  of  Peace 182, 184, 208, 209, 439 

789 

Prophet 196, 231, 316, 321, 517, 523 

Redeemer 13,324,325,511 

Refuge 406,468,470,609 

Reigning....  174, 206, 300, 305, 306, 314, 31 5 
31e,319,794,795,8C0,804,817,818 

Resurrection  of 12,277-296,318 

Rock  of  Ages 159/406, 621, 692, 763 

Sacrifice See  Atonement. 

Saviour,  the..266,348,434. 512, 517, 544, 665 

Second  Coming  of See  Advent, 

Second. 

Sepulchre  of See  Burial  of. 

Shepherd  ....32, 115,450.  464,474,508,513 
628, 630, 640, 653, 682, 724, 920, 926 


Christ : 

Son  of  God See  Divinity  of. 

Substitute 194, 235, 246, 262, 275, 453 

Sufferings  of 243-276 

Sun  of  Righteousness  ...22,182,523,587 

820,830 

Sympathy  of... ..221, 228, 229, 263, 327, 332 

408,469,604,611,615,649 

Teacher 53,221,231,468 

Triumphal  Entry  of 237-239,244 

Trust  in See  Trust. 

Way,  Truth,  and  Life 395,473,690 

Weeping 249,263,604,612 

Work  Finished 250,272 

Christians: 

At  the  Cross  ....243,248,251-258,268,411 

633 

Christ,  the  Life  of...253,463,488,489,60i 

619,661 

Comfort 398,470,604-651 

See  also  Afflictions. 
Confidence  in  God..  175, 464, 465, 470, 474 
625-631,640,651-653 

Conflicts  of 468, 546-583, 599, 921 ,  931 

See  also  Warfare. 
Conquerors  through  Christ. ..See  Con- 
flicts of,  also  Warfare. 

Courage  of See  Courage. 

Death  of See  Death  of  Saints. 

Debt  of,  to  Christ...264,318,540,583,741 

970 

Dependence  on  Christ...328,408,449,452 

462,471,481,484,596,635 

Duties  of.  ...336, 446, 555, 566, 593, 650, 664 

828 

Encouragements  of 456,464,465,477 

492, 548, 549, 552, 556, 576, 627, 638, 651 
653, 656, 663 

Graces  of 53,57,487,598,632,674 

Love  of. See  Love. 

Perseverance  of 557,561,568-570,572 

577 

Safety  of  ....71,151,172,175,464,465,627- 

631,651,858 

Race  of. 556,557,561 

Warfare  of.. .See  Conflict  of,  also  War- 
fare. 

Church, 692-707 

Beloved  of  God 342,692,694,697,699 

814,988 

Beloved  of  Saints 4, 11, 13, 39, 41, 693 

777 

Glory  of 41, 692, 694, 695, 776, 783, 786 

Security  of 149,692,695,697 

Triumph  of 577, 698, 786, 789, 809, 814 

816 

Unity  of. 575, 768-771, 776, 778, 779, 992 

Communion : 

At  the  Lord's  Table 728-761 

Of  Saints.  ...100, 114, 222, 575,663,762-781 

With  Christ 243, 504, 526, 534, 649 

With  God 123, 530,  .5*9, 646, 850 

See  also  Love  and  Gratitude,  491-545. 
Confession : 

Of  Faith  See  Faith. 

Of  Sin  See  Sin. 

Conformity  to  Christ 484,498,601,649 

See  also  Christ's  Example. 

Consecration,  of  Children 237,508,670 

718-725 

Of  Possessions 48, 50, 51 ,  55, 56, 251 

Of  Self 27, 47,  59, 251,  255,442,445-449 

472,473,478,479,483,544,583,717 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 


769 


in  til-  Sympathy  of  Christ  

See  also  Ckr 
Under  Bereavement  ..  396,611,615,931- 

Contentmenr 

Contrition. .. 

603 
Conversion.  ...152, 317.  388, 416,  #25, 475, 513 

Country,  oar 

Count-  ".  ""     ""-'" 

--     --. 

Covenant.  Divine 107, 147,         721,858 

Entering  Into 147.  M       '     "    777 

Cross  of  Christ - 

Bearing " 

Glorvingin 411.4" 

-    ration  bv i 

Soldier  of.  .."'  .  '"  .  ""..  " 

Crowns  of  G.  ,572,922 

Darkness,  Spiritual  ..318,360,366,  I 

Day  of  Grace See  Accepted  Tim*. 

Death - 

Confidence  in  .-274 

Conquered 278,284,285 

Fear  of,  Overcome 

Of  Children 611, 

.    Of  a  Minister 941 

■- 23 

Declension See  Wandering. 

Decrees  of  Go  1   See  God. 

Dedicating  Places  of  Worship _ 

763,71     " 
Dependence  on  Qod.  ...71. 1  - 

: 

Qnee 57,  153,  '-22,533 

Doxologies,  Hymns...  k'3. 105, 142,166,167 

Easter  Hymn-  See  Christ,  Besurrtc- 

U'jn  i,f. 

Eternitv 126,129,159,   - 

Evening 

Example : 

hrist - 

Of  Christian       :._  _  -     ,241.607 

"■     ■_ 

121 
Faith: 

ation  of....  22  _ 

. ranee  of.... 4.  '     177,489,619 

J:    --■•  In   se    I      »,  157,  I   1,467  >2t     i 

Confession  of 415.4;" 

Justification  by 213,396,406,453 

Praver  for 

Triumph  of 515.  " 

Family  Worship 71, 

See  b  "j.  iVa&eganrii 

J ' 

Fast  Day.^ 675,699,761,898,900,901 

Flower  Festivals 990,912-915 

Following  Chri8t...391,46o.4-,    - 

forgiveness;  Christian 221,222,233 

241,607,632 
Prayer  for.  113-420, 422-440 

Proffered 378, 386, 390, 409, 483-466 

4Q 


Forgiveness : 
Rejoiced  in IK  122,243,316,396,416 

tag  all  for  f): 
bmitcration. 

Fountain  : 
Of  Blood 386,410,436 

Of  Living  Water  .      ■- 

Funeral  Hyu 

Future  Punishment 

See  alfl 

Gethsemane 249.260.262,270 

God 107-176 

Adoration  of ...27,32,99, 101,103, 137, 141 
143,151 

All  in  All 

Almightv -  joUnt. 

Attributes  of 106,128,138,153 

Communion  with...     8  union. 

Compassion  ol 116, 11  -   122 

45£ 

Condescension  of 108,  12*.  141 

Creator 110, 119, 121. 124. 135, 1 

Decrees  of 131.146 

Eternal 109,126,128,129,159 

Faithfulness  of 107, £  - 

Father 108.116.  l_- 

Forbearance  of. 116,128,381,441 

Glorv  of 80,90,143,167 

Goodness  of 56,95,110,118, : 

Grace  of. 26,118,122,1  t 



Helper 126,  M9. 615,629 

Holiness  of 24.101,1 

Incomprehensible I 

Kinsr 10-.  116, 119, 147  564 

Love  of. 108, 109, 117, 12 

266,541 

Majestv  of 108,128,172 

of 32,56,87, 122, 157, 1< 

451,54: 

Omnipotent 111,124,135,  U 

Omnipresent 121, 130, 150, 1< 

Omniscient 121,1-30.  U 

Prayer-hearing -  72 

Presence  of  ....15,63,97,121,143,14 

Promises  of 621,673,677 

Providence  of 71.123.125.131,138 

157,163,564,617  625.  558,87 

Refuge 71 .  109, 126, 151.  • 

Shenherd 175.  623,  628-630,  t  I 

Sovereign 108,147,564 

Truth  of 629,651 

Unchangeable...  109. 126. 129,159,14 
Watchful  Care  of....  125. 141. 149.  r 

564,615,621  .  -" 

Wisdom  of 124.  135,153,174,255,     - 

Works  of.  86.121, 121, 135, 144, 168. 1 
Go-pel : 

Excellence  of. 51,  32,  95,392-1 

Feast 2  4,737,740 

rreenest  .:  .  -.    "      -       1 
Preenesi  -:'..  -_.  ".-'--      - 
Invitation?  _  :     77-    7,399,401,404 

Spread  of... See  JAmm,  and  Kingdom 
of  CkrhL 

Grace 152,176,3*  67,35 

Free 377     • 


770 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 


Growth  in 221, 232, 375, 487, 589, 591 

598,622 

Gratitude 116,152,176,275,491-545,619 

741 

Guidance,  Divine.. .72, 115, 123, 464, 473, 484 

509, 552, 600, 628, 670, 687, 691, 920 

Harvest,  Spiritual 573,710,715,790 

Temporal 134,886-889,891,895,896 

See  Thanksgiving. 

Heart : 

Clean 365,372,438,598 

Contrite 431,436,442,701 

New See  Regeneration. 

Surrender  of. 381, 415, 442, 445, 479, 717 

Heaven : 

Anticipated 3, 12, 28, 31, 289, 291 ,  383 

456, 463, 530, 578, 589, 602, 659, 846, 887 

938,940,952,964,986 

Blessedness  of.  ...44, 289, 571, 578, 615, 694 

775  962-994 

Home 344, 492, 654, 658, 660]  879, 939 

966, 977, 978, 980, 985, 986, 990 

Nearness  to 456,935,937 

Praise  of. 101,103,105,154,775 

Prospect  of 477, 576, 580, 663, 766, 931 

967,975,993 

Rest  of 659,936,963,964,969,979 

Songs  of 976,987,992 

Holiness See  God,  and  Saints. 

Holy  Scriptures 77-91,863 

Holy  Spirit 92-106, 353-376 

Absence  of See  Wandering. 

Comforter 92, 353, 354, 355, 358, 360, 366 

371,372,550 

Descent  of. 359,364,367,374 

Divine 358,362,366-370,372-374 

Earnest  of. 357,358,360,361 

Enlightener 353,368,369,372,373 

Fruits  of 51,365,370,457,487,488,712 

Grieved 397,399 

Indwelling 360, 362, 363, 370, 375,477 

584 

Invoked 357-375,584,665,708 

Regenerating 361,365,366 

Sanctifying .  362, 363, 370, 372, 375 

Striving 381,385,397,399 

Witnessing 92, 360, 361, 603, 655 

Hope 468,470,490,627,655 

,    In  Christ 349,456,553,657 

In  God  151,456,564,674 

Immanuel See  Christ, 

Immortality 383, 936, 939, 953, 992 

See  also  Heaven. 

Imputation 258,259,275,317,331,376 

404,453 

Inspiration 82,85,88 

Installation.  .See  Pastor,  Installation  of. 

Intercession See  Christ. 

Invitations  of  the  Gospel See  Gospel. 

Invocation 5, 10, 16, 20-24, 30, 34-36, 45 

92,669,821,832 

Jehovah 107-109,141 

Jerusalem,  the  New 971,974,975,977 

978,980,985,986,988,989 

Joy 6, 116, 319, 343, 388, 465, 489-492, 518 

526, 529, 530, 547,  558, 652-663, 965 

Judgment  and  Eternity 344,346,399 

421,937,957-961 
Justification See  Faith. 


Kingdom  of  Christ : 

Prayer  for 708, 784, 794, 799, 812, 818 

Progress  and  Triumph 695, 795-806 

817-820 

Lamb  of  God See  Christ. 

Law  of  God : 

And  Gospel 81,255,453 

Conviction  under See  Contrition. 

Life: 

Brevity  of 126, 129, 159, 455, 602, 868 

879,880,882,937,953 

Object  of 383,566,569,602,866 

Uncertainty  of 336,350,856,872,876 

935,953 
Tanity  of. 126, 129 

Litany 413,430,437,622,686,689 

Looking  to  Jesus 388,425,426,428,449 

469,656,659 

Lord's  Day  and  Worship 1-46,59-76 

279,281,294-296 

Delight  in 2-7,10-21,25-33,39-44 

Evening 60-65, 67, 70, 71, 76 

Morning 3-12,24,26,29,34,37,281 

Lord's  Supper 243,404,728-761 

Love  and  Gratitude 489-545 

Love  of  Christ See  Christ. 

Of  God; See  God. 

Of  Holy  Spirit 102,362,366,584 

Love  to  Christ 152,318,452,468,488 

491-545,591,748 

To  God 128, 51S,  530, 599 

To  Saints See  Brotherly  Love. 

To  the  Church See  Church. 

Loving-Kindness 456,496 

Marriage 909-911 

Martyrs 137,545,548,771,774,780,781 

Meditation 243,850,864 

Meekness 221,232,233,241,405 

Mercifulness 49-55,57,712,765 

Mercy:' 

Of  God See  God. 

Seat 13,37,230,451,667,669,673 

Sought 68, 431, 440, 443, 603 

Ministry 70S-716, 809, 810 

Commission  of 714,716 

Installation  of See  Pastor. 

Ordination  of 708,715 

Prayer  for 708,710,713 

Missions  .  ..80,91,320,392,549,708,710,711 
715,782-820 

Missionaries 712, 714, 716, 809, 810, 814 

Missionary  Hymn 808 

Morning 6,18,24,26,89,511,822-836 

Of  Lords  Day See  Lord's  Day. 

National 301,897-902 

Nature : 

Beauties  of. 80,124,144,165,493,863 

884, 888 

God  seen  in 112, 117, 119, 121, 134, 135 

143, 169 

Nearness  to  God 463,589,597 

Needful,  one  Thing 387,408,866 

Obedience: 

Of  Christ See  Clirist. 

Of  the  Christian 446,596 

Offerings  to  the  Lord 47-58,499 

Old  Age 535,651,664,845,872 

Pardon See  Forgiveness. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 


111 


Pastor,  Death  of 941 

Installation  of 565,709-711,713-713 

Welcomed 709 

Patience 219,221,241,1 

Peace,  Christian 60, 12  '-.  121 

587,610,632,662,674,680,700 
For  the  Troubled 229,240,616,634 

National 789,  *18, 

Peace-Makers 222,233,765 

Penitence Sue  Contrition,  also  Pjt- 

tfivmmt. 

Perseverance See  Saints. 

Pilgrim's  Prayer 22,72,312,331,408 

509,618,670,687,691 

Pilgrim's  Song 456,492,580,602,6  W 

660  965 

Pilgrim-Spirit 218,229,400,546,578,766 

923,937,939,986 

Poor,  Care  for  the. 49-52,55,76,540 

Praise,  General  In.'.:?,  18,119,120,139 

141, 142, 154, 161, 164, 165, 701,821, 823 

851,852 

See  also  Thanksgiving. 

To  Christ. ..1,16, 116, 152, 172, 176, 203, 206 

238, 239, 269, 309-335, 491-514, 619,  S94 

To  God.  ...6, 17, 38, 10,49, 108, 110, 114, 136 

137.140-144,147.165-167, 173, 174,532 

To  the  Spirit 353,369,371 

To  the  Trinity See  Trinity. 

Prayer 664-691,850,851 

Encouragements  to..400,669,672,673,677 

Importunitv  In 36,621 

To  Christ.. .67, 74. 76, 217, 230, 252, 259, 262 

264,348,414, 422,  427, 430, 433, 439,  450 

485, 499, 509, 584-591, 595, 596, 607, 611 

623, 669, 679, 682, 689, 872, 874 

To  the  Holy  Spirit 353, 355-358,  .362 

363,  .365-368, 370-373, 708 

To  the  Trinity See  Trinity. 

Progress,  Christian See  Growth  in 

Grace. 

Progress  of  Christ's  Kingdom See 

KtnodoM,  and  Missions. 

Promises 487, 621 ,  651, 673, 677, 698 

Providence See  God,  Providence  of. 

Punishment,  Future glee  Future 

Puiiislunent. 
Pure  in  Heart 210, 438, 585, 594. 641 

Race,  Christian 556,557,561 

Regeneration 348, 360, 365, 369, 372, 596 

Repentance See  Contrition,  Forgive- 
ness, and  Sin. 

Resignation See  Affliction. 

Rest  for  the  Weary See  Weary,  Rest 

for. 

Rest  of  Heaven See  Heaven. 

Resurrection  : 

Of  Christ See  Christ. 

Of  Believers 274,287,295,306,636,936 

940,945 

Revival : 

Hoping  for .370,509 

Prayer  for 361,362,365,373,374,603 

Rock  of  Ages See  Christ. 

Saints : 

Blessedness  of 547,594,764,768 

Communion  of 762-781 

Death  of See  Death. 

Glorified 502,663,771,775 

See  also  Heaven. 


Saints: 
Hol 
Union  of,  with  Christ 

■  ion Bee  Aton 

Sanctificattou. Bee  Growth  in  G 

and  Aspiration* 
Sanctuary : 

florner-Stone  Laid 1 

Dedication  ol 

Love  for See  Lord's  D<i>j  and  Wor- 

ship,  also  Church,  i 

Scriptures,  llolv 77-91 

Sea,  the 113,119,121 

Sailors 903,904,907 

Travellers 9i>:>,  906,908 

Seasons  134,88 

Self-Denial 251,380, 175,51 

Renunciation See  Qonsecr 

Sin.  Confession  of 410-445,603,673,675 

Sinners,  Invited  and  Warned 

Penitent See  Contrition,  also  For- 
giveness. 

Soldiers.  Christian See  Warfare. 

Sowing  and  Reaping 

Spring See  Seasons. 

Star  of  the  East..  183, 187-190,207,210,211 

Stany  Heavens 127, 135, 143, 144, 169 

Strength  as  our  Days 621 

Substitution See  Atonement. 

Sufferings  of  Christ See  Christ. 

Suffering  with  Christ See  Martyrs. 

Summer 9 

Sun  of  Righteousness See  ( 

Supper,  Lord's 7- 

Sympathy  of  Christ See  Christ. 

Christian See  Brotherly  Low. 

Teacher,  the  Great See  Christ. 

Te  Deum  Lau  dam  us..  103, 136, 137, 155, 516 

Temperance  499, 594, 641, 676, 678,  S13 

Temptation See  Christians,  Conflicts 

of. 

Thankfulness See  Gratitude. 

Thanksgiving. ..K95,  112,118,120,124,125 
132, 134, 140, 145, 157, 168, 65£ 

Throne  of  Grace 317,674,677 

Time See  Deaths  Li/> ,  )■  ir. 

Times  and  Seasons 877-902 

Titles  of  Christ.. ..See  Christ,  Names  of. 

To-Day 119,397,399,  107 

To- Morrow 465,866 

Trials  See  Afflictions 

Tribulation See  A  friction*. 

Trinity ' 92-106 

Adoration  of 101, 103, 104 

Invocation  of 92,  104 

Praise  to 38,92,96,99,106,152 

Worship  of 96,99, 102 

Praver  to 97,98,100,798 

Trust  in  Christ.. ..220, 454, 463, 464, 468, 470 
486, 525, 553, 612,627,1 
In  God..  123, 458, 465, 174,482,549,564,600 

626,62* 
In  Providence 125,131,467,626,651 

Unseen,  but  Loved  481,524,534 

Victory  of  Believers See  Warfare. 

Of  Christ See  Christ,  Conqueror. 

Vows  to  God 27,47,447,473 

Walking  with  God 464,597 


772 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS 


Wandering 30,363,412,421,440,513,597 

Wanderer  invited 378,428,432 

Warfare,  Christian.. .549, 554, 5.56, 557, 561- 
563, 565, 568-570, 575-577, 580, 584, 604- 

622,678,726,921,931 

Watchfulness  343,344,668,873 

Watching  and  Praying  ...336,346,400,457 

568,572,574,676,678 

Way  of  Salvation ,.See  Atonement. 

Watchmen   711,789 

Water  of  Life See  Fountain. 

Way  of  Salvation See  Atonement. 

Way,  Truth,  and  Life See  Christ. 

Weary,  Rest  for  the...388,401,402,409,42l 
426, 616, 624. 647, 936, 943, 944, 966, 969 

Wedding  Hymns 909-911 

Wisdom See  God,  and  Christ. 

Witness See  Holy.  Spirit. 


Word  of  God See  Holy  Scriptures. 

Works  of  God See  God. 

Work 51,55,56,446,499,593,638,785 

See  also  Activity,  and  Missions. 
Worship.  .See  Lord's  Day  awl  Worship. 

Year: 

Beginning  and  End  ....126,159,866,878- 
583,937,953 

Of  Jubilee 377,817 

Yielding  to  Christ.  ...415, 41^,425, 435, 445- 

448,479 
Yoke  of  Christ 379,409 

Zeal 546-583,797 

See  also  Activity. 
Zion See  Church. 


INDEX  OF  AUTHORS 


The  figures  refer  to  the  numbers  of  the  hymns 


AMERICAN 

Adams,  Nehemiah.  D.D.  1 1806-1878) 502 

Alexander.  James  W added,  D.D.  (1804-1809) _ 

Anderson,  Mrs.  Maria  Frances  (J819-       ) S09 

Bacon.  Leonard.  D.D.  (1803-1881) 788,864,902 

Beecher.  Charted    1815-        ) 

Bethunc  George  Washington,  D.D.  (1805-1862) 221  . 

Brooks.  Charles  Timothv  (1813-1883)  

Brooks.  Phillips.  D.D.  1 1835-        ) 195 

Brown,  Mrs.  Phoebe  Binsdale    178  H861    850 

Bryant,  William  Cullen  (1794-187$}  - 703,739,791 

Bnlrinch,  Stephen  (ireenleai'.  D.D  

Burgess,  George,  D  I  

Burleigh,  William  Henry  (1812-1871) 182,618 

Carv.  Phoebe  (1824-1871) 934 

Clarke.  .Tames  Freeman.  D.D.  d$l<M88$) 72.-, 

Collier   Edward  A..  D.D.  (1835-        ) 93,640,740 

Coppee.  Ilenrv,  LL.  D.  (1821-        ) 

Coxe,  Arthur  Cleveland.  D.D.  (1818-        ) 233, 

Croswell,  William,  D.  D.  (1804-1851) 55 

D.  S.  R.    1890  1 

Davies.  Samuel  (1723-1761)  447 

Dexter.  Henry  Martvn.  D.D.  (1821-       ) 

Doane,  George  Washington,  D.D.  (1799-1859) 395,7     .  - 

Doane.  William  Croswell.  D.D.  (1832-        ) 

Durtield.  George,  D.D.  (1818-1888  "   5,572 

Dunn.  Robinson  Potter.  D.D.  (1825-1867) 441,938 

Dwight,  John  Sullivan  (1812-       ) 

Dwight,  Timothy,  D.D.  (1752-1817) 

Esling,  Mrs.  Catherine  Harbison  (Waterman)  (1813-       ) 

Everest,  Charles  William  (1814-1877) 380 

Fitch.  Eleazer  Thompson.  D.D.  (1791-1871) 64 

Ganae,  Hervev  Doddridge,  D.D.  (1822-       ) 97,106,476 

Gates.  Mrs.  Merrill  E 

Gflmore,  Joseph  Henry  (1834-       ) 625 

HarbaiiiZh.  Ilenrv,  D.  D.  (1817-1867) 

Hastings,  Thomas  I  1784-1872) 72,109,281,397,398,399,573,6  -   - 

Hedge.  Frederick  Ilenrv.  D.D.  (1805-1890 

Holden.  Oliver    1765-1844  ■ 672 

Holmes.  Oliver  Wendell.  M.D.  (1809-       ) 143,637 

Hovr.  Miss  May  Pierpont 

Hyde,  Mrs.  Abigail  Bradley  (1799-1872) 721 

Jackson.  Helen  Maria  (1831-1885) 

Johnson,  Samu-1  1 1822-1882) 

Key.  Francis  Sett  1 1779-18430 152 

Lathburv.  Mary  Artemesia  (1841-        ' 16 

Leland.  John    1754-1-41  570 

Longfellow,  Samuel  (1819-       ) 782,785 


774  INDEX  OF  AUTHORS 

MacKellar,  Thomas  (1812-       ) 443,638 

Muhlenberg,  William  Augustus,  D.D.  (1796-1877,> 181,421,719,952 

Nevin,  Edwin  Henry,  D.D.  (1814-       ) 639 

Onderdonk,  Henry  Ustic,  D.D.  (1789-1858) 164,385 

Palmer,  Kay,  D.D.  (1808-1 887)... 7, 329, 37 1,415, 442, 449, 498, 524, 705, 712, 717, 749, 754, 836 

838,966 

Park,  Roswell,  D.  D.  (1807-1869) 753 

Parker,  Edwin  Pond,  D.D.  (1836-        ) 499,948,949 

Phelps,  Philip,  D.D.  (1826-        ) 707 

Porter,  Elbert  S.  (1819-1888) 813 

Prentiss,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Payson  (1818-1878) 591 

Bobbins,  Chandler,  D.D.  (1810-1882) 70 

gangster,  Mrs.  Margaret  E 685 

Scudder,  Eliza  (1821-       ) 162 

Sears,  Edmund  Hamilton,  D.D.  (1810-1876) 202,205 

Sigourney,  Mrs.  Lydia  Huntley  (1791-1865) 366 

Smith,  Mrs.  Caroline  Louisa  Sprague  (1827-        ) 872 

Smith,  Samuel  Francis,  D.  D.  (1808-       ) 397,805,897 

Stowe,  Mrs.  Harriet  Beecher  (1811-        ) 595,825 

Stryker,  Peter,  D.D.  (1826-        ) 806 

Swain,  Leonard,  D.D.  (1821-1869) 569 

Tappan,  William  Bingham  (1791-1849) 249,969 

Terhune,  Mrs.  Mary  Virginia 849,929 

Thompson,  Alexander  Ramsay,  D.D.  (1822-       ) 284,611,738,824 

Upham,  Thomas  Cogswell,  D.D.  (1799-1872) 53 

Walker,  Anna  L 581 

Ware.  Henrv.  Jr..  D.D.  (1794-1843) 292 

Whittier.  John  Gveenleaf  (1807-       ) 225,642,890,915,947 

Willis,  Richard  Storrs  (1819-        ) 505 

Wolcott,  Samuel,  D.D.  (1813-1886) 797 

Wolfe,  Aaron  Robarts  (1821-        ) 635,759 

Wortman,  Denis,  D.D.  (1835-       ) 702,713,971 

ENGLISH 

Adams,  Mrs.  Sarah  Flower  (1805-1848) 589 

Addison,  Joseph  (1672-1719) 125,144,175 

Alderson,  Mrs.  Eliza  Sibbald 51 

Alexander,  Mrs.  Cecil  Frances  (1823-        ) 254,313,349,391,436,916,925,972 

Alford.  Henry.  D.D.  (1810-1871) 577,578,671,766,886,981 

Allen,  James  (1734-1804) 243,507 

Allen,  Oswald  (1816-         ) 407 

Anstice,  Joseph  U808-1836) 467,842 

Arnold,  Thomas,  D.D.  (1795-1842) 823 

Auber,  Harriet  (1773-1362) 18,21,185,354,818,873 

Austin,  John  (1613-1699) ...27,452 

Aveling,  Thomas  William,  D.D.  (1815-1884) 779 

Baker,  Francis  £?),  ("F.  P.  B."  1616) 975,977 

Baker,  Sir  Henry  Williams  (1821-1877) 38, 49, 78, 115, 263, 654, 663, 893, 910 

Bakewell,  John  (1721-1819) 331 

Barbauld.  Mrs.  Anna  Laetitia  (1743-1825) 401,896,944 

Barber,  Mrs.  Mary  A.  S 439 

Baring-Gould,  Sabine  H834-       ) 575,778,848 

Barton,  Bernard  (1784-1849) 84,650 

Bathnrst,  William  Ililev  Bragge  (1796-1877) 460 

Baxter.  Richard  (1615-1691) 480 

Baynes,  Robert  Hall,  D.D    (1831-       ) 728 

Beddome,  Benjamin  (1717-1795) 81,227 

I',  ckersteth,  Edward  Henrv,  D.D.  (1825-        ) 159,434,634,727,744,755 

Binney,  Thomas,  LL.D.  (1798-1874) 393 

Bird,  George  W 923 

Birks,  Thomas  Rawt=on  (1810-1883) 90,682 


INDEX  OF  A I T  THORS  775 

Blunt,  Abel  Gerald  Wilson  (1827-       ) 914 

Bode,  John  Ernest  (1816-1874) 

Bonar,  Horatius,  D.D.  (180S  .  170,178,184,  1 

906,416,  419,806,51  1,556,586,619,1 

Bonar,  Mrs.  Jane  (1811-1885)  661 

Bortbwiek,  Jane    1825-        1 343,381,609, 

Bowring,  Sir  John.  LL.D  (1793-1872) 153,231, 

Brady,  Nicholas,  D.  D.  (1669-1726) 139,146,599,629 

Bridges,  Matthew  (1800-        ) 300,336,479 

Brown.  William  43 

Browne.  Simon  (1680-1732) 363 

Bruce.  Michael  (1746-1767) 204, 

Buckoll.  Henry  Janus  (1803-1871) 323 

Burder.  George  (1762-1832)  109 

Burnham.  Richard  |  1749-1810) 7  0 

Burton,  John  (1773-1822) 879 

Byrom,John  0691-1763) 191,646 

Calverley.  Charles 376 

Campbell,  Jane  Montgomery 

Campbell,  Lady  Margaret  Cockburn  (       -1S59) 173 

Campbell.  Robert  (1814-1868)! 

Campion,  Thomas 

Carlisle.  Joseph  Dacre  (1769-1804) 

Gsswall,  Edward  U81 4-1878 V  .179.h'S,25V269,^0,353,370.51 1.51V  . 

Cawood.  John  (1776-1852) 

Cennick,  John  (1718-1756) 49?, 516, 620 

Chandler,  John  (1306-1876) 114,302,326,  J 

Chatrield.  Allen  W  679 

Chorlev.  llenrv  Fothereill  (1808-1872) 9ol 

Clephane.  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Cecelia  (1830-1869) 411 

Codner.  Mrs.  Elizabeth  (1835-        ) 603 

Coleridge,  John  Lord  (1821-       ^ 59 

Collyer,  William  Bengo,  D.D.  (1782-1864) 

Conder.  Josiah  (1789-1855) 121,146,746 

Cooke.  Henry,  D.D.  (1788-1868) 450 

Cooper.  Edward  (1770-1833)  98 

Cotterili,  Thomas  (1779-1823) 12,29,81,137,223,742 

Cousin.  Mrs.  Anne  Ross  (1824-        ) 967 

Cowper,  William  (1731-1800) 82,131,41 

Cox,  Frances  Elizabeth  (1818?-        ) 282,493,615,780 

Crabbe.  George  (1754-1832) 401 

Crewdson,  Mrs.  Jane  Fox  (1809-1863) 662 

Crolv,  George.  D.D-  (1780-1860) 355 

Cross,  Mrs.  Ada  Cambridge  U844-       )  \ 

Crossman.  Samuel  ^1624-1683^ 

Cummins,  James  John  (       -1867) 430 

Darby,  John  Nelson  OS00-l^2) 652,656 

Davis,  Thomas  (1S04-       ) 

Davison.  W.  H.  (1827-        ) 

Dayman,  Edward  Arthur  (1807-        ) 48, 169,  303, 906.956 

Deck,  James  George  (1802-1883) 219,469,504,649,747 

Denuv,  Sir  Edward  (1796-1889) 218,222,257,339,737 

Dickson.  David  (1583-1663) 975 

Dix.  William  Chatterton  (1837-       ) 1-  . 

Doddridge,  Philip,  D.D.  (1702-1751) 54,  208, 361,  446,  519.  521 ,  533.  550.  561 ,  62<\  664 

670,724,773,786,865,866,881, 

Doudnev.  Sarah 67 

Downton.  Henry  (1818-1884) -77 

Draper,  Bourne  Hall  (1775-1843).... 714 

Eddis,  Edward  Wilton 275,     1 

Edmeston.  James  (1791-1867) 228,636,800,876 

Ellerton.  John  (1826-       ) 16,60,63,66,296,834,843,846,954,956 

Elliott.  Charlotte  (1789-1871) 241,422,423,425,426,481,484,605,678,681 

Elliott.  Emily  E.  S 216 

given,  Cornelius  (1797-1873) 431 

Entield.  William.  D.D.  (1741-1797) 221 

Evans.  James  Harrington  (1786-1849) 552 

Evans.  Jonathan  (1749-1809)  ....272 

F.  C  (1804) 898 


776  INDEX  OF  AU THORS 

Faber,  Frederick  William,  D.D.  (1814-1863)   76,248,364,457,527,541,992,993 

Fawcett,  John,  D.D.  (1739-1817)  73,85,166,770 

Gambold,  John  (1711-1771) 13; 

Gibbons,  Thomas,  D.D.  (1720-1785)  52,784 

Gill,  Thomas  Hornblovver  (1819-        ) 242,596,762,883 

Goode,  William  (1762-1816) 520 

Gough,  Benjamin  (1805-1883) 342,801 

Grant,  Sir  Kobert  (1785-1838) 172,437,612 

Grigg,  Joseph  (1720/-1768) 382,559 

Gurney,  Archer  Thompson  (1820-       ) 188,290 

Gurney,  John  Hampden  (1802-1862) 607,900 

Hall,  (Christopher)  Newman  (1816-       ) 543 

Hamilton,  James  (1819-        ) 414,889 

Hammond,  William  (1719-1783) 36,531 

Hart,  Joseph  (1712-1768)  365,761 

Havergal,  Frances  Ridley  (1836-1879) 262,297,341,462,472,486,534,579,648,878 

Havergal,  William  Henrv  (1793-1870) 321 

Haweis,  Hugh  Reginald  (1838-       ) 990 

Haweis,  Thomas  (1734-1*20) 6,404,433 

Hawker,  Robert  (1753-1827)  69 

gay  ward  (1806) 10 
eath,  George  (1781-1822) 568 

Heber,  Reginald,  D.D.  (1783-1826) 30,66,101,190,338,435,562,686,723,729,808 

821,854,903 

Hemans,  Mrs.  Felicia  Dorothea  (1793-1835) 983 

Herbert,  George  (1593-1632) 593 

Hewett,  John  William  (1824-       ) 751 

How,  WTilliam  Walsham,  D.D.  (1823-        ) 50,88,252,412,587,781,884 

Huntingdon,  Lady,  v.  Shirley 961 

Hupton,  Job  (1762-1849) 310 

Husband,  Edward  (1843-       ) 853 

Irons,  William  Josiah  (1812-1883) 289,458,960 

Jacobi,  John  Christian  (1722) 373 

Jervis,  Thomas  (1748-1833) 42 

Johns,  John  (1801-1847) 799 

Keble,  John  (1792-1866)  86,113,359,594,828,874 

Keene,  R.  (?)  (1787) 651 

Kellv,  Thomas  (1769-1855) 45, 74, 75, 247, 278, 305, 307, 308, 309, 314, 315, 500, 697 

814,841,919 

Ken,  Thomas,  D.D.  (1637-1711)  827,867 

Kethe,  William  (1510-1580) 32 

King,  John  (       -1858) 237 

Kirby,  W.  H 582 

Knollis,  Francis  Minden,  D.D.  (1815-1863) 984 

Leeson,  Jane  E.  (1815-       ) 720,927 

Littledale,  Richard  Frederick,  LL.D.  (1833-1890) 950 

Littlewood,  R.  E 934 

Llovd,  William  Freeman  (1791-1853) 621 

Lvnch,  Thomas  Toke  (1818-1871) 226,375,389 

Lyte,  Henry  Francis  (1793-1847)  ....17,44,116,128,140,454,475,477,599,631,701,802,845 

McCheyne,  Robert  Murray  (1813-1843) 540,970 

Macduff,  John  Ross,  D.D.  (1818-       ) 346,471,485,604 

Mackay,  Mrs.  Margaret  (1S01-       ) 943 

Madan,  Martin  (1726-1790) 491  ?,531 

Maitland,  Fanny  Fuller  (1809-1877)  551 

Mant,  Richard,  D.D.  (1776-1848) 167, 168, 659, 771 

Markant,  John  (1562) 435 

Marriott,  John  (1780-1825) 798 

Martin,  Henry  Arthur 763 

Mason,  John  (16 — 1694) 19,28,394,523 

Mason,  William  (1724-1797) 9 

Massie,  Richard  (1800-        ) 274,463,855 

Matson,  William  Tidd  (1833-       ) 429 

Maude,  Mrs.  Mary  Fawler  (1819-       ) 473 

Medley,  Samuel  (1738-1799) , 496,512 


IXDEX  OF  AU THORS  111 

Merrick,  James  (1720-1769) \:\ 

Millard.  James  Elwin.  P.I).    1821-        ) 155 

Milnian,  Henry  Hart,  D.D.  (1791-1868) 

Milton.  John  (1608-1674) 157,340 

Monroe,  Ed  wan  I 918 

Monsell,  John  Samuel  Bewlev,  LL.D.  (1811-1875) 47,95,  H7.lv-'.  .- 

'  35,557,623,647, 

Montgomery,  James  (1771-1864) 37,71. 105,120.154,  18 

497, 560, 614, 653, 690. 708.7(  "  J 

Moore,  Thomas  (1779-1852) 

Morris.  Mrs.  Eliza  Fannv  1 1831-        ) 688 

Morrison,  John.  D.D.  1 1749-1798] HO 

Moultrie,  Gerard    1829-1885)  

Moultrie.  John  (1799-1874) 

Mudie,  Charles  Edward  (1818-        ) 483 

S    .      John  Ma-on,  D.D.  (1818-1866) 22,171,177,210,214,2:  177    '■ 

310,  31 1, 344,  420, 494,  539, 547,  548, 624, 641 ,676, 696,  7 

n   " 

Needham.  John  j  1768) 231 

Nelson.  Horatio  Earl  (1823-        ) 774 

Newman,  John  Henrv,  D.D.  (1801-1890) * 

Newton.  John  (1725-1807) 5, 29,39, 61, 66, 256, 402,* 

Nicholls, (1837) M  ! 

Noel.  Gerard  Thomas  (1782-1861) 741 

Oakeley,  Frederick  (1802-1880)  180 

Olivers,  Thomas  (1726-1799)  

Osier,  Edward  (1798-1863) 73-5 

Palgrave,  Francis  Turner  (1524-       ) 

Perronet,  Edward  (1721-1792)   320 

Peters.  Mrs.  Mary  Bowlv  (1813-1866) 627 

Phillimore.  Greville  (1821-       ) B29 

Pierpoint,  Folliott  Sandford  (183.5-        ) 537 

Pirie,  Alexander  (1735?-1804) 323 

Plumtre,  Edward  Hayes,  D.D.  (1821-       ) 197,224,567,931 

Pollock.  Thomas  Benson  (1836-        ) 217,264,413 

Pope.  Alexander  (1688-1744) 796 

Pott.  Francis  (1S32-        ) 111,288 

Potter,  Thomas  Joseph  (1827-1873) H 

Proctor,  Adelaide  Anne  [1836-18641 62,124,606 

Prynne.  George  Rundle  (1818-       ) 933 

Pusey,  Philip  (1799-1865) 700 

Raffles,  Thomas.  D.D.  (1788-1863) 4*1 

Rawson,  George  (1807-1889) 358,613,620,756,920 

Reed,  Andrew,  D.D.  (1787-1862)  „ 362,372,503 

Robertson,  W 722 

Robinson,  George  (1842) 

Robinson.  Richard  Haves  (1842-       ) Ml 

Robinson,  Robert  (1735-1790) 176,894 

Rorison.  Gilbert.  LL.D.  (1821-1869) H>4 

Rons,  Francis  (1579-1658   630 

Rowe,  John  (1764-1832) 760 

Russell,  Arthur  Tozer  (1806-1874) 239,261 

SafTerv.  Mrs.  Maria  Grace  (1773-1858) 863 

Scott,  Elizabeth  (1708M776) 12 

Scott.  Thomas  I  1747-1821) 

Scott.  Walter  1 1771-1832) 149 

Seagrave,  Robert  (1693-1764) 

Shepherd.  Thomas  (1665-1739) 571 

Shirley,  Selina.  Countess  of  Huntingdon  (1707-1791) 961 

Shirley,  Walter  (1726-1786) M  I 

Shrubsole.  William    1729-1797) 787 

SfarODSOle,  William,  Jr.  (1759-1829) 835 

Simpson.  Mrs.  Jane  Cross  (1804-        ) I 

Simpson.  James  Sparrow 501 

Smith,  Isaac  G.    1836-       ) 273 

Southwell.  Robert  (1562r-1595) 203 

Stammers,  Joseph  (1801-       ) 576 


778  INDEX  OF  AUTHORS 

Stanley,  Arthur  Penrhyn,  D.D.  (1815-1881) 298 

Steele,  Anne  (1716-1778) 23,83,328,432,514,609,674,852 

Stemiett,  Joseph  (1663-1713) 34 

Stennett,  Samuel.  D.D.  (1727-1795) 13,250,318,515,968 

Stone,  Samuel  John  (1839-       ) 428,776 

Stowell,  Hugh  (1799-1865) 667,926 

Stowell.  Thomas  Alfred  (1831-        )  .574 

Swain,  Joseph  (1761-1796) 765 

Tate,  Nahum  (1652-1715) 136,139,145,201,599,629 

Tavlor,  John  (1694-1761) 58 

Taylor,  Thomas  Rawson  (1807-1835) 660 

Tennvson,  Lady  Emily 861 

Thomson.  John  (1782-1818)  163 

Thring.  Godfrey  (1823-        ) 40, 57, 211, 230, 240,345,41s, 544, 546. 868 

Toke,  Mrs.  Emma  Leslie  (1812-1878) 312 

Toplady,  Augustus  Montague  (1740-1778) 373, 406, 456, 617, &58, 942 

Tuttlett,  Lawrence  (1825-       ) 536,570 

Twells,  Henry  (1823-        ) 860 

Yoke,  Mrs.  (        -1825?) 794 

Wardlaw,  Ralph,  D.D.  (1779-1853) 132,601 

Waring,  Anna  Laetitia  (1820-       ) 464,600 

Watson.  George  (181*-       ) 807 

Watts.  Isaac,  D.D.   (1674-1748)...ll,  15,20,24,25,26,31, 33, 35, 41, 77,80,87,89,96, 108, 110 

118,1 19, 122, 126. 129, 1-30, 1-33,  134, 135, 138,141 ,142, 147, 150, 151, 160, 206, 232, 251,253 

258, 316, 322, 324, 327, 360, 363,  .369,  379,  392,  453,  455, 530,  532,  553, 556, 558, 563, 628, 655 

659, 699, 711,716, 731 , 732, 775, 795, 862, 875, 945, 965, 973 

Webb.  Benjamin  (1819-       ) 694 

Wesley,  Charles  (1708-1788)  .  ...M2, 100, 156, 174, 182, 199, 294, 295, 299, 301, 304, 317, 319, 325 
348, 374,  .377, 403, 417, 427, 440, 468, 487,  529, 565, 566, 584,  598, 668, 680. 710, 718,  733, 743 

745, 767, 768, 792, 830, 880, 917, 958 

Wesley,  John  (1703-1791) 141,148,564,593 

Whatelv.  Richard,  D.  D.  (1787-1663) 854 

White,  Henrv  Kirk  (1785-1806) 551 

Whitfield.  Frederick  (1829-       ) 408 

Whiting.  William  (1825-1>78)  905 

Whitmore.  Lady  Lucy  Elizabeth  Georgiana  (1792-1840) 8 

Whittemore,  Hannah  Mevnell  (1822-1881) 720 

Whvteheal.  Thomas  (161.5-1843) 271 

Wiglesworth,  E 192 

Williams,  Benjamin 158 

Williams,  Helen  Maria  (1762-1827) 123 

Williams,  Isaac  (1802-1865) 665 

Williams,  William  (1717-1791) 691,820 

Wingrove,  John  (1720-1793) 542 

Winkworth,  Catherine  (1829-187*)  ...4,91,112,194,212,276,285,470,549,592,657,831,832 

8.37,951,994 

Woodford,  James  Russell,  D.D.  (1820-1885) 334 

Wordsworth,  Christopher, D.D.  (1807-1 885). .2, 56, 103,287,306, 3.56, 478, 726,811, 857, 987 
Wreford,  John  Reynell,  D.D.  (1800-1881) 459 

GERMAN 

Bahnmaier,  Jonathan  Frederic 91 

Bohemian  Brethren 837 

Canitz,  Friedrich  Rudolph  Louis  von  (1654-1699) 823 

Claudius,  Matthias  (1743-1815) 695 

Franck,  Salomon  (1659-1725) 274,276 

Franke,  August  Hermann  (1663-1727) 470 

Freylinghausen,  Johann  Anastasius  (1670-1739) 510 

Gellert,  Christian  Furchtegott  (1715-1769)  282 

Gerhardt.  Paul  (1606-1676;i 194,239,259,373,564,657 

Goethe,  Johann  Wolfgang  von  C 749-1532) 585 

Heermann.  Johann  (1585-1647) 583 

Krause,  Jonathan  (1701) 828 


INDEX  OF  AU  THORS  779 

Laurenti.  Laurentius  (1660-1722* 343 

Luther,  Martin  (1483-1646) 212,21. 

Meinhold,  Johann  Wilhelm  (1797-1851) 951 

Nicolai,  Philipp  (1556-1608) 994 

Oswald,  Heinrich  Siegmund  (1751-1&54) 618 

Rinkart,  Martin  (1586-1649) 112 

Rosenroth,  Christian  Knorr  von  (1636-1689.) 831 

Scheffler,  Johann  G.  W.  (M  Angelus  Silesius")  (1624-16771 441,493 

Bctaenck,  Heinrich  Theobald  (       -1727) 

Schmolke,  Benjamin  (1672-1737) 1,285,644,832 

Spitta,  Karl  Johann  Philipp  (1801-1859) 463,855 

Tersteegen.  Gerhard  (1697-1769) 148,381 

Titze,  Christopher  (1641-1703) 515 

Welsse!,  Georg  (1990-1635)  592 

Zinzendorf,  Nicolaus  Ludwig  von  (1700-1760)  509 

LATIN 

Ambrose  (340-397) 284,-326? 

Aquinas,  Thomas  (1224-1274) 752 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux  (1091-1153) 525,596,528,754 

Bernard  of  Morlaix  (1120?-       )  344,974,978,979,980 

Coffin,  Charles  (1676-1749) 302 

Damiani,  Peter  (1002-1072) 991 

Fulbert, (d.  1029) 286 

Gregory  I.  (550-604) 196 

James  de  Benedictis  (13th  century) 265 

Prudentius  (b.  .348) 198 

Theodulph  (d.  821) 238 

Thomas  of  Celano  (13th  century) 960 

Venantius  Fortunatus  (530-609)  245,269.296 

Xavier,  Francis  (1506-1552)  518 

GREEK 

Anatolius  id.  4.58) 229,859 

Andrew  of  Crete  (660-732) 676 

Clement  of  Alexandria  (200) 508? 

John  of  Damascus  (750) 277,279 

Joseph  of  the  Studium  (860)  171,310,420,547,548,624 

Synesius(375?-430?) 679 

Theoctistus  (890) 539 

FRENCH 

Malan,  Caasar  Henri  Abraham  (1787-1864) 93^,940 

Monod,  Adolphe  (1802-1856) 444 

SWEDISH  AND  DANISH 

Adolphus,  Gustavus  (1594-1632) M9 

Ingemann,  Bernhard  geverln  (1789-1862) 778 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 


HYMN. 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have 566 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll 937 

A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 82 

A  mighty  fortress  is  our  God • 698 

A  parting  hymn  we  sing 759 

A  pilgrim  through  this  lonely  world 218 

A  sinful  man  am  I 419 

Abide  in  me,  O  Lord,  and  I  in  Thee 595 

Abide  with  me:  fast  falls  the  eventide 845 

Above  the  clear  blue  sky 924 

According  to. Thy  gTacious  word 734 

Again  our  earthly  cares  we  leave  . 29 

Again  returns  the  day  of  holy  rest 9 

Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 258 

All  glory,  laud,  and  honor 238 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name .  320 

All  is  bright  and  cheerful  round  us 912 

All  is  o'er,  the  pain,  the  sorrow ...   267 

All  my  heart  this  night  rejoices 194 

All  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell 32 

All  praise  to  Him  of  Nazareth    . 739 

All  praise  to  Thee,  eternal  Lord 213 

All  unseen  the  Master  walketh 638 

Alleluia!  Alleluia:  Alleluia! 288 

Alleluia!  Fairest  morning 822 

Alleluia!  song  of  sweetness 976 

Almighty  Father ,  heaven  and  earth 48 

Always  with  us,  always  with  us 639 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 563 

Amazing  grace,  how  sweet  the  sound 526 

And  is  there,  Lord,  a  rest 966 

And  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord 420 

Angel  voices,  ever  singing Ill 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory 189 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away 293 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done 34 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat 673 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise 317 

Arise  O  King  of  grace,  arise. 20 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake 787 


IXDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  781 

HYMN. 

Arm  these,  Thy  soldiers,  mighty  Lord 726 

Around  the  throne  of  God  a  hand * 922 

Art  thou  weary,  art  tli<»u  languid 62  I 

As  oft  with  worn  and  wearj  Peel 328 

As  pants  the  hart  tor  cooling  streams SOS 

Ab  with  gladness  men  of  ok) 183 

Ask  ye  what  great  tiling  I  know 189 

Asleep  in  Jesus:  blessed  sleep 948 

At  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set 800 

At  evening  time  let  there  be  light 840 

At  the  door  of  mercy  sighing 443 

At  t he  Lamb's  high  feast  we  sing 750 

At  Thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord 732 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song .    .      531 

Awake   awake  0  Zion 342 

Awake,  glad  soul  awake,  awake 283 

Awake,  my  soul  and  with  the  sun 827 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays 496 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve 561 

Awake,  our  souls,  away  our  fears 558 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake 12 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 141 

Behold,  a  Stranger  at  the  door 382 

Behold  the  Bridegroom  cometh,  etc 959 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb 324 

Behold,  the  morning  sun 89 

Behold  the  Prince  of  Peace 234 

Behold,  the  shade  of  night  is  now  receding  836 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace 677 

Behold,  we  come,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee 27 

Behold  what  wondrous  grace 655 

Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form 221 

Bending  before  Thee,  let  our  hymn,  etc 59 

Beneath  the  cross  of  Jesus 411 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  the  cross 782 

Bethlehem,  of  noblest  cities 198 

Beyond,  beyond  that  boundless  sea '.....  121 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart 641 

Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem 989 

Blessed  night:  when  Bethlehem's  plain. ...    193 

Blessed  Saviour,  Thee  I  love 538 

Blessing  and  honor  and  glory  and  power 170 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart . .' 594 

Blest  are  they  in  Christ  departed 948 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 7 To 

Blest  be  Thou,  O  God  of  Israel 164 

Blest  be  Thy  love,  dear  Lord 452 


782  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 

HYMN. 

Blest  Comforter  Divine 366 

Blest  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright 19 

Blest  feast  of  love  divine 737 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 377 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  Thee  I  feed 746 

Bread  of  the  world,  in  mercy  broken .  .  /, 729 

Break,  new-born  year,  on  glad  eyes  break     883 

Break  Thou  the  bread  of  life 46 

Breast  the  wave,  Christian,  when  it  is  strongest 576 

Brief  life  is  here  our  portion 979 

Bright  and  joyful  is  the  morn 186 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 190 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner    580 

By  Christ  redeemed,  in  Christ  restored 756 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 723 

By  Jesus'  grave  on  either  hand 273 

Call  Jehovah  Thy  salvation 71 

Calm  me,  my  God,  and  keep  me  calm 632 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 205 

Cast  Thy  burden  on  the  Lord  .   . .  620 

Casting  down  their  crowns  before  Thee 824 

Children  of  the  Heavenly  King 492 

Chosen  not  for  good  in  me , 540 

Christ,  above  all  glory  seated 334 

Christ,  by  heavenly  hosts  adored 892 

Christ  for  the  world  we  sing 797 

Christ  is  coming!  let  creation 347 

Christ  is  made  the  sure  Foundation 696 

Christ  is  our  Corner-stone 704 

Christ  is  risen !  Christ  is  risen! 290 

Christ  is  risen!  Hallelujah! 280 

Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  Ground 601 

Christ  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day 295 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies 830 

Christian,  dost  thou  see  them 676 

Christian,  seek  not  yet  repose 678 

Christian,  see,  the  orient  morning 819 

Christians,  awake!  salute  the  happy  morn    191 

Christians  up!  the  day  is  breaking 813 

Clearer  still,  and  clearer 546 

Come  and  hear  the  grand  old  story 178 

Come  dearest  Lord  descend  and  dwell 35 

Come,  Divine  Immanuel,  come 792 

Come,  every  pious  heart 318 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove     368 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls 379 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  in  love 371 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  783 

HYMN, 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  Let 365 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come!  Mercies 867 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove 363 

Come,  Jesus,  from  the  sapphire  throne 

Come,  kingdom  of  our  God 799 

Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue  880 

Come,  let  us  join  in  songs  of  praise 323 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 322 

Come,  let  us  sing  the  song  of  songs 497 

Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not 352 

Come,  my  soul,  thou  must  be  waking 823 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 39 

Come,  O  Creator-Spirit  blest 370 

Come,  O  Thou  Traveller  unknown 668 

Come,  pure  hearts,  in  sweetest  measures 79 

Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice 401 

Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay 919 

Come,  sound  His  praise  abroad 119 

Come,  Thou  Almighty  King 92 

Come,  Thou  Desire  of  all  Thy  saints 23 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing 176 

Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus 199 

Come,  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain ....  386 

Come  to  the  land  of  peace 983 

Come  unto  Me,  when  shadows  darkly  gather 616 

Come  unto  Me,  ye  weary 409 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord 965 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish 398 

Come,  ye  faithful,  "raise  the  anthem 311 

Come,  ye  faithful,  raise  the  strain 277 

Come  ye  lofty,  come  ye  lowly 188 

Come  ye  sin-defiled  and  weary 390 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come 886 

Complete  in  Thee,  no  work  of  mine 635 

Cross  of  Jesus,  cross  of  sorrow 268 

Crown  Him,  with  many  crowns 335 

Crown  His  head  with  endless  blessing 520 

Darling  child,  in  slumber  seeming 949 

Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness. 816 

Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 783 

Day  of  wrath!  O  day  of  mourning 960 

Days  and  moments  quickly  flying 953 

Dayspring  of  eternity  .  .  /.    :. 831 

Dear  Lord  and  Father  of  mankind 642 

Dear  Lord  and  Master  mine 596 

Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul 609 

Dear  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray 721 


784  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 

HYMN. 

Dear  Saviour,  we  are  Thine 773 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  draw  near 399 

Depth  of  mercy,  can  there  be 440 

Dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Lord 761 

Do  not  I  love  Thee,  O  my  Lord 521 

Does  the  Gospel  word  proclaim 402 

Draw  nigh  and  take  the  body  of  the  Lord 758 

Draw  nigh,  draw  nigh,  Immanuei 177 

Dread  Jehovah,  God  of  nations 898 

Early,  my  God,  without  delay  26 

Earth  below  is  teeming 888 

Earth  has  nothing  sweet  and  fair . 493 

Eternal  Father,  strong  to  save 905 

Eternal  Father,  when  to  Thee 97 

Eternal  Light!  Eternal  Light! 393 

Eternal  Source  of  every  joy 885 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess 369 

Ever  patient,  gentle,  meek 241 

Everlasting  arms  of  love 471 

Every  morning  mercies  new 829 

Every  morning  the  red  sun 925 

Fade,  fade  each  earthly  joy 661 

Faint  not,  Christian,  though  the  road 552 

Fairest  Lord  Jesus!  Ruler  of  all  nature 505 

Far  down  the  ages  now 772 

Far,  far  away,  there  's  a  many  mansioned,  etc 934 

Far  o'er  yon  horizon 578 

Father,  again  in  Jesus'  name  we  meet 8 

Father,  at  Thy  footstool  see 100 

Father,  by  Thy  love  and  power 842 

Father  hear  Thy  children's  call 413 

Father,  I  know"that  all  my  life 600 

Father,  in  these  reveal  Thy  Son 718 

Father,  in  Thy  mysterious  presence  kneeling 683 

Father  of  all  from  land  and  sea 811 

Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound 98 

Father  of  love,  our  guide  and  friend 458 

Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  word 83 

Father  of  our  feeble  race 58 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 674 

Fear  not,  O  little  flock,  the  foe 549 

Fierce  raged  the  tempest  o'er  the  deep 240 

Fierce  was  the  wild  billow 229 

Fight  the  good  fight  with  all  thy  might 557 

Fling  out  the  banner:  let  it  float 793 

For  all  the  saints,  who  from  their  labors  rest 781 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  ZJNJS&  785 

HYMN. 

For  all  Thy  saints,  O  Lord ....    - 771 

For  the  beauty  of  the  earth 587 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country 978 

Forever  with  the  Lord " .  939 

Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  >ky 30 

Forth  to  the  right,  ye  ransomed 582 

Forth  to  the  Land  of  Promise  bound 766 

Forward  !  be  our  watchword 577 

Fountain  of  grace,  rich,  full  and  free 636 

Friend  of  sinners  !  Lord  of  glory ....  543 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 142 

From  all  Thy  saints  in  warfare,  etc 774 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows 667 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 808 

From  the  cross  the  blood  is  falling 266 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high 404 

From  the  eastern  mountains 211 

From  the  table  now  retiring 760 

From  the  vast  and  veiled  throng 106 

Gentle  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled 951 

Gently  Lord,  O  gently  lead  us 72 

Gird  on  Thy  conquering  sword 550 

Give  heed,  my  heart,  lift  up  thine  eyes 212 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 775 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears 564 

Glorious  things  of  Thee  are  spoken 692 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high 156 

Glorv  be  to  God  the  Father 99 

Glory  to  God  on  high 507 

Glory  to  God  !  whose  witness-train 545 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night  867 

Go  down,  great  sun.  into  the  golden  west  853 

Go  forward,  Christian  soldier 570 

Go  labor  on :  spend  and  be  spent 555 

•'  Go  preach  my  gospel."  saith  the  Lord 716 

Go  to  dark  Gefhsemane 270 

Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime 946 

God  bless  our  native  land 899 

God  calling  yet  !  shall  I  not  hear. ....    . , 381 

God  eternal,  mighty  King 155 

God,  in  the  gospel  of  His  Son 81 

God  is  gone  up  on  high 299 

God  is  love:  His  mercy  brightens 153 

God  is  love,  that  anthem  olden 117 

God  is  the  refuge  of  His  saints ...  151 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 131 

God  my  King,  Thy  might  confessing 168 


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786  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 

HYMN 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace 701 

God  of  my  life  !  Thy  boundless  grace 423 

God  of  my  salvation  !  hear 417 

God  of  our  salvation,  hear  us 75 

God  of  pity,  God  of  grace 688 

God  of  the  living,  in  whose  eyes 955 

God  of  the  Prophets!  Bless  the  prophets'  sons. .   713 

God  of  the  sunlight  hours,  how  sad 863 

God  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 854 

God  the  All-Terrible!  Thou  who  ordainest 901 

God  the  Lord  a  King  remaineth. .    113 

Golden  harps  are  sounding 297 

Grace,  ?t  is  a  charming  sound 533 

Gracious  Saviour,  holy  Shepherd 720 

Gracious  Spirit,  dwell  with  me 375 

Gracious  Spirit,  Holy  Ghost 356 

Granted  is  the  Saviour's  prayer 374 

Great  Father  of  each  perfect  gift 361 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  Thou 129 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 784 

Great  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song 852 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 880 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear 957 

Great  God,  who  knowest  each  man's  need 861 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God 699 

Great  King  of  nations,  hear  our  prayer 900 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah . .  \ . 691 

Hail,  all  hail  the  joyful  morn 185 

Hail,  my  ever  blessed  Jesus 542 

Hail!  sacred  day  of  earthly  rest 40 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise 304 

Hail,  Thou  God  of  grace  and  glory 779 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus 331 

Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning 815 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed 804 

Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day 14 

Hail,  tranquil  hour  of  closing  day 864 

Hallelujah!  best  and  sweetest 114 

Hallelujah!   Hallelujah ...287 

Hallelujah!  sing  to  Jesus 333 

Bappy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined 768 

Hark!  a  thrilling  voice  is  sounding 350 

Hark!  hark,  my  soul,  angelic  songs  are,  etc 992 

Hark!  my  soul,"  it  is  the  Lord 748 

Hark,  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 309 

Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes 208 

Hark  the  herald  angels  sing 182 

Hark,  the  song  of  jubilee 817 


1XDEX  OF  FIRST  L/A  .  787 

B  nor. 

Hark!  the  sound  of  holy  voices 

Hark,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Hark  't  is  the  watchman's  cry 

Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voice* 

Hark,  what  music  fills  the  sky  92 

Harp  awake!  Tell  out  the  story.  .  .    v<  T 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time 818 

He  has  come,  the  Christ  of  Trod 184 

He  is  coming.  He  is  coming 

He  is  gone  —  a  cloud  of  light 398 

He  leadeth  me,  0  blessed  thought 

He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives 328 

He  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping 573 

He  who,  a  little  child,  began 722 

He,  who  once  in  righteous  vengeance 855 

Heal  me.  0  my  Saviour,  heal. 41*5 

Hear  Thy  children,  gentle  Jesus v71 

Hear  what  God.  the  Lord,  hath  spoken 988 

Here,  at  Thy  table,  Lord 

Here  I  can  firmly  rest 057 

Here,  Lord,  we  offer  Thee  all  that  is  fairest 014 

Here,  O  my  Lord,  I  see  Thee  face  to  face 757 

Here  we.  to-day,  amidst  our  flowers 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God IBS 

Holy  Father,  cheer  our  way 

Holv  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness 373 

Holy  Ghost,  the  Infinite 

Holv  Ghost,  with  light  divine 372 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord,  Be 158 

Holy,  holy,  holv  Lord  God  Almightv 101 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord,  God  of  Hosts 103 

Holy,  holv.  holv  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  when 

Holy  night!  Peaceful  night 187 

Holv  offerings,  rich  and  rare 4? 

Holy  Spirit  !  Lord  of  light 353 

Honor  and  glory,  thanksgiving  and  praise 169 

Hosanna.  raise  the  pealing  hymn ....  321 

Hosanna  to  the  living  Lord 821 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 711 

How  beauteous,  on  the  mountains 801 

How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine 

How  blest  the  righteous,  when  he  dies 

How  calm  and  beautiful  the  morn 881 

How  charming  is  the  place 13 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 

How  gentle  God's  commands 620 

How  kind  our  Father's  voice 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair 33 

How  pleased  and  blest  was  I 41 


788  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 

HYMN. 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine 85 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 87 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place 731 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight 765 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 517 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 231 

How  tender  is  Thy  hand 608 

How  welcome  was  the  call 910 

I  adore  Thee!  I  adore  Thee 501 

I  am  trusting  Thee,  Lord  Jesus 486 

I  bless  the  Christ  of  God 619 

I  could  not  do  without  Thee 462 

I  do  not  ask  that  life  may  be  . 606 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say 388 

I  hunger  and  I  thirst 666 

I  know  no  life  divided  463 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 325 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus 416 

I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee 483 

I  '11  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath 110 

I  love  the  volume  of  Thy  word 77 

I  love  Thy  kingdom,  Lord 693 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away .    850 

I  'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord 553 

I  need  Thee,  precious  Jesus 408 

I  saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree 256 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God 135 

I  've  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price 523 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep 513 

I  worship  Thee,  sweet  Will  of  God 527 

I  would  not  live  alway:  I  ask  not  to  stay 952 

If  human  kindness  meets  return 741 

If  through  unruffled  seas 617 

Immortal  Love,  forever  full 225 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  Thee 130 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too 227 

In  heavenly  love  abiding 464 

In  His  own  raiment  clad 918 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory 490 

In  the  dark  and  cloudy  day 613 

In  the  hour  of  trial 614 

In  the  name  of  God  the  Father 751 

In  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling 45 

In  us  the  hope  of  glory 337 

Inspirer  and  Hearer  of  prayer 858 

It  came  upon  the  midnight  clear 202 

It  is  not  death  to  die 940 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  789 

HYMN. 

Jehovah,  God,  Thy  gracious  power 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 071 

Jerusalem  on  high  ... 985 

Jerusalem  the  glorious 9&  I 

Jerusalem,  the  golden ■*'  I 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 

Jesus,  at  whose  supreme  command 

Jesus  calls  us:  o'er  the  tumult 391 

Jesus  came,  the  heavens  adoring 345 

Jesus  Christ  is  risen  to-day 294 

Jesus  com^s.  His  conflict  over 807 

Jesus!  exalted  far  on  high 223 

Jesus.  I  live  to  Thee 4^s 

Jesus,  I  love  Thy  charming  name 519 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken 475 

Jesus,  in  Thy  dying  woes 264 

Jesus  is  our  Shepherd 926 

Jesus,  Jesus  visit  me 441 

Jesus,  King  of  glory . , 930 

Jesus  lives!  no  longer  now 282 

Jesus,  Lord,  forever  living ...  1 

Jesus,  Lord  of  life  and  glory 430 

Jesus.  Lord  of  life  eternal 310 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 468 

Jesus.  Master,  whose  I  am 472 

Jesus,  meek  and  gentle 933 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  look  on  me 4v5 

Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope 487 

Jesus,  Name  all  names  above 539 

Jesus,  our  best  beloved  friend 44s 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  Thy  grace 54 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun .  795 

Jesus,  Shepherd  of  the  sheep  .    450 

Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  high 217 

Jesus  spreads  His  banner  o'er  us 753 

Jesus,  still  lead  on 509 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend!  to  Thee 427 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee 526 

Jesus,  these  eyes  have  never  seen 524 

Jesus,  Thou  art  the  sinner's  friend 730 

Jesus.  Thou  hast  bought  us 579 

Jesus  Thou  Joy  of  loving  hearts 754 

Jesus!  Th v  name  I  love 504 

Jesus,  to  thy  table  led 728 

Jesus  wept!  those  tears  are  over 604 

Jesus,  where'er  Thy  people  meet 669 

Jesus,  who  can  be 510 

Jesus,  whom  angel-hosts  adore ,  246 

Join  all  the  glorious  names 316 


790  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 

HYMN. 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come .  206 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 425 

Keep  us,  Lord,  O  keep  us  ever 74 

Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong . . 147 

Lamb  of  God.  I  look  to  Thee 917 

Lamb  of  God,  whose  bleeding  love 745 

Lamp  of  our  feet,  whereby  we  trace 84 

Lead,  kindly  Light,  amid  the  encircling,  etc 687 

Lead  us,  O  Father!  in  the  paths  of  peace 618 

Leaning  on  Thee,  my  guide,  my  friend 484 

Let  folly  praise  that  fancv  loves 203 

Let  my  life  be  hid  with  Thee 643 

Let  no  hopeless  tears  be  shed 950 

Let  saints  below  in  concert  sing 767 

Let  the  saints  new  anthems  raise 548 

Let  us  with  a  gladsome  mind 157 

Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise 132 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  brass 560 

Lift  your  glad  voices  in  triumph  on  high 292 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates 592 

Light  after  darkness.  Gain  after  loss 648 

Light  of  light,  enlighten  me 832 

Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart 339 

Light  of  the  world,  forever,  ever  shining 506 

Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 348 

Like  a  cradle  rocking,  rocking 928 

Lo,  God  is  here:  let  us  adore 148 

Lo,  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending 958 

Lo.  the  day  of  rest  declineth 70 

Look  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day. 791 

Look,  ye  saints,  the  sight  is  glorious. .    ,     314 

Lord,  as  to  Thy  dear  cross  we  flee 607 

Lord,  at  this  closing  hour 64 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Bid 69 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing,  Fill 73 

Lord  God  of  hosts,  by  all  adored 137 

Lord  God  of  morning  and  of  night 826 

Lord  God  the  Holy  Ghost 367 

Lord,  I  am  Thine,  entirely  Thine 447 

Lord,  I  believe  ;  Thy  power  1  own   459 

Lord,  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 603 

Lord,  I  know  Thy  grace  is  nigh  me,  .  . 476 

Lord,  I  was  blind!  I  could  not  see.   429 

Lord,  in  the  morning  Thou  shalt  hear 24 

Lor  1.  in  this  Thy  mercy's  day 665 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 480 

Lord,  it  is  not  life  to  live.^ 942 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  791 

HYMN. 

Lord  Jesus  are  we  one  with  Thee 649 

Lord  Jesus,  by  Thy  passion 588 

Lord  Jesus,  think  on  uie 679 

Lord  Jesus,  when  we  stand  afar 252 

Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went 55 

Lord  of  all  being,  throned  afar 143 

Lord  of  glory  who  hast  bought  us 51 

Lord  of  mercy  and  of  might . .    686 

Lord  of  our  life,  and  God  of  our  salvation 700 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear 710 

Lord  of  the  living  harvest 715 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 11 

Lord,  Thou  art  my  Rock  of  strength 470 

Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me,  etc 150 

Lord,  Thou  hast  taught  our  hearts  to  glow 712 

Lord,  Thy  word  abideth 78 

Lord,  we  bring  no  costly  offering 913 

Lord,  we  come  before  Thee  now 36 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before  Thy  throne 675 

Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I  'd  praise  Thee 152 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling.           584 

Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned 515 

March,  march  onward,  soldiers  true 931 

Master,  no  offering 499 

May  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour 68 

Messiah,  at  Thy  glad  approach 204 

'Mid  evening  shadows  let  us  all  be  watching 838 

Mighty  God!  while  angels  bless  Thee 894 

More  love  to  Thee,  O  Christ 591 

Morn's  roseate  hues  have  decked  the  sky 291 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone 571 

My  country  "t  is  of  thee 897 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 232 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee 449 

My  God!  accept  my  heart  this  day 479 

My  God,  how  endless  is  Thy  love 862 

My  God,  how  wonderful  Thou  art   127 

My  God,  I  love  Thee:  not  because 518 

My  God,  I  thank  Thee,  Who  hast  made 124 

My  God,  is  any  hour  so  sweet 681 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 605 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys 530 

My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  Thy  right 446 

My  Jesus  as  Thou  wilt 644 

My  Lord,  my  Love,  was  crucified 28 

My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Saviour 260 

My  soul,  be  on  Thy  guard 568 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise 122 


792  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 

HYMN. 

My  soul,  weigh  not  thy  life 569 

My  spirit  longs  for  Thee 646 

My  spirit  on  Thy  care 454 

Near  the  cross  was  Mary  weeping 265 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 589 

New  every  morning  is  the  love 828 

No,  no,  it  is  not  dying 938 

No  track  is  on  the  sunny  sky 364 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 453 

Not  what  these  hands  have  done. 387 

Not  worthy,  Lord,  to  gather  up  the  crumbs 755 

Now  be  the  Gospel  banner 803 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme . . .  491 

Now  from  labor  and  from  care 851 

Now  God  be  with  us.  for  the  night  is  closing 837 

Now  may  He  who  from  the  dead 61 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God 112 

Now  the  day  is  over 848 

Now  the  laborer's  task  is  o'er 954 

Now  when  the  dusky  shades  of  night,  etc 833 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 118 

O  Bread  to  pilgrims  given 749 

O  cease,  my  wandering  soul 421 

O  Christ,  our  hope,  our  hearts'  desire 326 

O  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord 498 

O  Christ;  the  Lord  of  heaven 329 

O  Church  of  God,  go  forward 806 

O  come,  all  ye  faithful,  joyfully  triumphant 180 

O  come  all  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing 179 

O  come,  and  mourn  with  me  awhile 248 

O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 139 

O  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth 512 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness. ...    2 

O  eyes  that  are  weary,  and  hearts  that,  etc 656 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 597 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink 460 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God ,  .  598 

O  for  a  thousand    ongues  to  sing ...  529 

O  for  the  peace  which  floweth  as  a  river 662 

O  gift  of  gifts!  O  grace  of  faith! 457 

O  God,  beneath  Thy  guiding  hand 902 

O  God,  by  whom  the  seed  is  given 66 

O  God  of  Bethel,  by  whose  hand 670 

O  God  of  mercy,  God  of  might 57 

O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past 126 

O  God,  the  Rock  of  Ages 159 

O  God,  we  praise  Thee,  and  confess 136 


INDEX  09  FIRST  LIXES  793 

HYMN. 

O  happy  band  of  pilgrims 

O  Holy* Father,  who  hast  led  Thy  children 94 

O  Holy  Saviour,  Friend  unseen 4s  1 

O  how  shall  I  receive  Thee 

O  Jesus,  ever  present 536 

O  Jesus.  I  have  promised 466 

O  Jesus.  King  most  wonderful 528 

O  Jesus,  our  chief  Corner-Stone 707 

O  Jesus,  our  Salvation 414 

O  Jesus,  Saviour  of  the  lost 434 

O  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing 412 

O  Jesus,  Thou  the  beauty  art 525 

O  Jesus,  we  adore  Thee 261 

O  Jesus,  when  I  think  of  Thee 220 

O  King  of  mercy,  from  Thy  throne  on  high 682 

O  Lamb  of  God.  still  keep  me 74? 

O  let  him  whose  sorrow 615 

O  little  town  of  Bethlehem 195 

O  Lord  be  with  us  when  we  sail 

O  Lord,  how  good,  how  great  art  Thou 128 

O  Lord,  how  happy  should  we  be 467 

O  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth  and  sea 56 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  whose  glory  fills 706 

O  Lord,  turn  not  Thy  face  away 435 

O  Lord,  when  we  the  path  retrace 219 

O  Lord,  who  by  Thy  presence  hast,  etc B55 

O  Lord  who  hast  this  table  spread 

O  Love  divine  and  golden 909 

O  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 63? 

O  Love!  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high 235 

O  Love  that  casts  out  fear 586 

O  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay 242 

O  Mother  dear.  Jerusalem 975 

O  One  with  God  the  Father 587 

O  Paradise.  O  Paradise 993 

O  perfect  life  of  love 263 

O  praise  our  God  to-day 49 

O  render  thanks  to  God  above 145 

O  Rock  of  Ages,  one  Foundation  .. 763 

0  Sacred  Head,  now  wounded   259 

0  Saviour.  I  have  naught  to  plead 424 

O  Saviour,  precious  Saviour 534 

0  Saviour!  who  didst  come 735 

O  Saviour,  who  for  man  hast  trod 302 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God 708 

O  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong 785 

O  Strength  and  Stay  upholding  all  creation 834 

O.  sweetlv  breathe  the  lvres  above 71? 

O  that  the  Lord's  salvation -  2 


794  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 

HYM5. 

O  the  bitter  shame  and  sorrow 444 

O  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross 253 

O  Thou  best  gift  of  heaven 583 

O  Thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 433 

O  Thou,  great  Teacher  from  the  skies 53 

O  Thou,  the  contrite  sinner's  friend 422 

O  Thou,  who  by  a  star  didst  guide 210 

O  Thou,  who  hast  Thy  servants  taught 671 

O  Thou,  whose  filmed  and  failing  eye 611 

O  Thou,  whose  own  vast  temple  stands 703 

O  Thou,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 432 

O  very  God  of  very  God 22 

O  what,  if  we  are  Christ's    663 

O,  where  are  kings  and  empires  now 695 

O,  where  is  He  that  trod  the  sea 226 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found 383 

O  Word  of  God  Incarnate 88 

O  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  above 172 

O'er  the  distant  mountains  breaking 346 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 820 

Of  the  Father's" love  begotten 214 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe 551 

On  Jordan's  rugged  banks  I  stand 968 

On  our  way  rejoicing 658 

On  the  fount  of  life  eternal 991 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing 814 

On  this  day,  the  first  of  days 38 

On  this  night  all  nights  excelling 197 

Once  in  royal  David's  city 916 

One  sole  baptismal  sign 769 

One  sweetly  solemn  thought 935 

One  there  is  above  all  others 495 

Onward  and  up,  as  pilgrims  marching  over 923 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers 575 

Open  now  thy  gates  of  beauty 4 

Oppressed  with  noon-day's  scorching  heat 633 

Other  knowledge  I  disdain 743 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  He  breathed  .    354 

Our  country's  voice  is  pleading 809 

Our  day  of  praise  is  done 65 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead 301 

Our  sins,  our  sorrows,  Lord,  were  laid,  etc 275 

Peace,  perfect  peace  in  this  dark  world,  etc 634 

People  of  the  living  God  777 

Pilgrim,  burdened  with  thy  sin 400 

Pleasant  are  Thy  courts  above 44 

Praise,  Lord,  for  Thee  in  Zion  waits 140 

Praise,  my  soul,  the  King  of  Heaven 116 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  796 

HYMN. 

Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  King 893 

Praise,  O  praise  the  Lord  of  harvest 889 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  heavens  adore  Him 165 

Praise  the  Rock  of  our  salvation 694 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise 

Praise  to  Thee,  Thou  great  Creator 166 

Praise  ye  Jehovah,  praise  the  Lord,  etc  .    17:; 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire 690 

Prepare  us,  Lord,  to  view  Thy  cross 74 2 

Prince  of  peace,  control  my  will 439 

Purer  yet  and  purer 585 

Quiet,  Lord,  my  froward  heart 405 

Rejoice,  all  ye  believers 343 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King 319 

Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart 567 

Rejoice,  ye  righteous!  in  the  Lord 133 

Rest  for  the  toiling  hand 936 

Rest  of  the  weary,  Joy  of  the  sad 647 

Resting  from  His  work  to-day 271 

Return,  O  wanderer,  return 378 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty 244 

Rise,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  etc  .   796 

Rise,  glorious  Conqueror,  rise. 300 

Rise  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 602 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 406 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 167 

Safe  upon  the  billowy  deep 908 

Safely  through  another  week 5 

Saints  in  glory,  we  together 502 

Salvation!  O  the  joyful  sound 39'-2 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  Name  we  raise     60 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour 544 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 876 

Saviour,  now  the  day  is  ending 67 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations 812 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 437 

Saviour,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 719 

See,  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stands 724 

See  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph 306 

Send  Thou,  O  Lord,  to  every  place 810 

Servant  of  God,  well  done  941 

Shadow  of  a  mighty  rock 623 

Shepherd  of  tender  youth 508 

Shepherds!  hail  the  wondrous  stranger 200 

Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing 181 

Sing,  my  tongue,  the  Saviour's  glory,  Of 752 

Sing,  my  tongue!  the  Saviour's  glory,  Tell 269 

Sing  of  Jesus,  sing  forever 500 


796  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 


HYMN. 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  joyful  song 95 

Sing  to  the  Lord  our  Might « 17 

Sing  with  all  the  sons  of  glory 289 

Sinners,  tarn,  why  will  ye  die 403 

Sion  to  thy  Saviour  singing 738 

Sleep,  my  Saviour,  sleep 215 

Sleep  thy  last  sleep 956 

So  rest,  our  Rest 274 

Soft  the  dews  of  evening  fall 849 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 850 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise < 565 

Sometimes  a  light  surprises 465 

Son  of  God,  to  Thee  I  cry 689 

Sons  of  Zion,  raise  your  songs 305 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 154 

Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 794 

Sovereign  of  Heaven,  who  didst  prevail 376 

Spirit  Divine,  attend  our  prayers 362 

Spirit  of  God!  descend  upon  my  heart - 355 

Spread,  O  spread.  Thou  mighty  word 91 

Stand,  soldier  of  the  cross 727 

Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord 120 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears 556 

Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus 572 

Standing  at  the  portal 878 

Star  of  peace,  to  wanderers  weary 904 

Stars  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright 171 

Still,  still  with  Thee,  when  purple,  etc 825 

Still  will  we  trust,  though  earth  seems,  etc 482 

Summer  suns  are  glowing 884 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear 874 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  Thy  grace 160 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King 31 

Sweet  is  the  work,  O  Lord 18 

Sweet  is  Thy  mercy.  Lord 451 

Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go 76 

Sweet  the  lesson  Jesus  taught 927 

Sweet  the  moments  rich  in  blessing 243 

Sweet  the  time,  exceeding  sweet 102 

Sweetly  sing  the  love  of  Jesus 929 

Take  me,  O  my  Father,  take  me 442 

Take  my  heart,  0  Father,  take  it  .    ...    445 

Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation 477 

Take  up  thy  cross,  the  Saviour  said 380 

Tarry  with  me.  O  my  Saviour 872 

Teach  me,  my  God  and  King 5£)3 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand 981 

The  beautiful  bright  sunshine 932 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINa  797 

HYMN. 

The  Church  has  waited  long 351 

The  Church's  one  Foundation 776 

The  dawn  of  God's  new  Sabbath 3 

The  clay  is  gently  sinking  to  a  close 857 

The  day  is  past  and  gone 870 

The  day  is  past  and  over 859 

The  day,  O  Lord,  is  spent 869 

The  day  of  resurrection 279 

Th'  eternal  gates  lift  up  their  heads 313 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise 107 

The  God  of  Harvest  praise 891 

The  God  of  love  my  Shepherd  is 920 

The  goodly  land  I  see 962 

The  harvest  dawn  is  near.    .  .    790 

The  head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 315 

The  heavens  declare  Thy  glory 90 

The  heavens  declare  Thv  glorv.  Lord 80 

The  Homeland!  O  the  Homeland 990 

The  hours  of  day  are  over 843 

The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  is 115 

The  Lord  be  with  us  as  we  bend 63 

The  Lord  is  King:  lift  up  thy  voice 146 

The  Lord  is  my  Shepherd,  no  want  shall,  etc 653 

The  Lord  is  rich  and  merciful 389 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed 278 

The  Lord  Jehovah  lives 109 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns 108 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 175 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is 628 

The  Lord  of  might,  from  Sinai's  brow 338 

The  Lord  's  my  Shepherd,  and  I  know 640 

The  Lord  's  my  Shepherd,  I  Tl  not  want 630 

The  Lord  will  come  and  not  be  slow 340 

The  morning  light  is  breaking 805 

The  morning  purples  all  the  sky 284 

The  pity  of  the  Lord 455 

The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 209 

The  radiant  morn  hath  passed  away 868 

The  roseate  hues  of  early  dawn. ...  972 

The  royal  banners  forward  go    245 

The  sands  of  time  are  sinking 967 

The  shadows  of  the  evening  hours 62 

The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war 562 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high 144 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts 385 

The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done 288 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast ...  844 

The  swift  declining  day , 865 

The  world  is  very  evil 344 


798  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 

HYMN. 

There  came  three  kings  ere  break  of  day 207 

There  is  a  blessed  home 654 

There  is  a  book,  who  runs  may  read 86 

There  is  a  city  great  and  strong 971 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 410 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away  ...    254 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 973 

There  is  a  safe  and  secret  place 631 

There  is  a  stream,  which  issues  forth 394 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 969 

There  is  no  night  in  heaven 984 

They  who  seek  the  throne  of  grace 672 

Thine  are  all  the  gifts,  O  God 915 

Thine  arm,  O  Lord,  in  days  of  old 224 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love 963 

Thine  forever!  God  of  love 473 

Thine  forever!  Thine  forever 478 

Thine  holy  day 's  returning 7 

Thine  is  the  power,  Lord 685 

This  is  not  mv  place  of  resting 964 

This  is  the  day  of  light 16 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 25 

Thou  art  coming,  O  my  Saviour 341 

Thou  art  gone  up  on  high 312 

Thou  art  mv  hiding-place,  O  Lord 461 

Thou  art  the  Way;  to  Thee  alone 395 

Thou  didst  leave  Thy  throne  and  Thy,  etc 216 

Thou  Grace  Divine,  encircling  all 162 

Thou,  Lord,  art  God  alone 93 

Thou,  sore  oppressed 276 

Thou  to  whom  the  sick  and  dying 230 

Thou  very  present  aid 680 

Thou,  whose  almighty  word 798 

Though  faint,  yet  pursuing,  we  go  on,  etc 652 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three 104 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 629 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us 841 

Through  the  love  of  God  our  Saviour 627 

Through  the  night  of  doubt  and  sorrow 778 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on 875 

Thy  life  was  given  for  me! 262 

Thy  love  to  me,  O  Christ 590 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord 645 

Thv  works,  not  mine,  O  Christ s 396 

"  Till  He  come,"  O  let  the  words 744 

Time  is  winging  us  away 879 

"  'T  is  finished,"  so  the  Saviour  cried 250 

T  is  midnight;  and  on  Olive's  brow 249 

^o  Calvary,  Lord,  in  spirit  now 257 


IXDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES  7^ 

HYMN. 

To-day  beneath  benignant  skies 702 

Today  the  Saviour  calls 397 

To-day  Thy  mercy  calls  us 41  fi 

To  God  the  only  wise 532 

To-morrow,  Lord,  is  Thine $6$ 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 514 

To  the  name  of  our  Salvation 494 

To  Thee,  my  God  and  Saviour 6 

To  Thee,  O  dear,  dear  Saviour  535 

To  Thee,  O  Father,  throned  on  high 911 

To  Thee,  O  God.  in  heaven 725 

To  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  hearts  we  raise ^v? 

To  Thy  pastures  fair  and  large 474 

To  ThV  temple  I  repair 37 

Tossed  upon  life's  raging  billow 907 

Triumphant  Zion.  lift  thy  head 786 

L'nveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb 945 

Upward  where  the  stars  are  burning 982 

Vainly  through  night's  weary  hours S73 

View  me.  Lord,  a  work  of  Thine 43S 

Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord 621 

Wake,  awake,  for  night  is  flying 994 

Wake  the  song  of  jubilee 788 

Walk  in  the  light,  so  shalt  thou  know 650 

Was  there  ever  kindest  shepherd 541 

Watchman  tell  us  of  the  night 789 

We  are  but  strangers  here ...   660 

We  are  on  our  journey  home , 986 

We  are  soldiers  of  the  cross 921 

We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 709 

We  bless  Thee  for  Thy  peace.  O  God 610 

We  cannot  praise  Thee  now.  Lord 161 

We  come  unto  our  fathers'  God 762 

We  give  immortal  praise 96 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own 50 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory 554 

We  plough  the  helds  and  scatter 895 

We  sing  the  praise  of  Him  who  died  247 

We  sing  to  Thee,  Thou  Son  of  God 516 

We  stand  in  deep  repentance 415 

Weary  of  earth  and  laden  with  my  sin 428 

Welcome,  delightful  morn 10 

"  Welcome,  happy  morning!  "  age  to  age,  etc 296 

Welcome,  sacred  day  of  rest 43 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 15 

Welcome,  Thou  Victor  in  the  strife  . . .- 285 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array 764 

What  grace,  O  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 222 


300  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES 


HYMN. 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  ray  God 125 

When,  along  life's  stormy  road ...  469 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view 612 

When  God  of  old  came  down  from  heaven 359 

When,  His  salvation  bringing 237 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 659 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 251 

When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved 149 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay 52 

When,  like  a  stranger  on  our  sphere 236 

When  morning  gilds  the  skies 511 

When  our  heads  are  bowed  with  woe  . , . .   622 

When  shall  the  voice  of  singing 800 

When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies 835 

When  the  day  of  toil  is  done 846 

When  the  weary,  seeking  rest 839 

When  the  world  is  brightest 684 

When  this  passing  world  is  done 970 

When  Thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt,  etc 961 

When,  through  the  torn  sail,  the  wild,  etc 903 

When  wounded  sore  the  stricken  soul 436 

Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands 330 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks,  etc 201 

While  the  sun  is  shining 574 

While  Thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power 123 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 882 

Who  are  these  like  stars  appearing , 780 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom 308 

Who  is  this  with  garments  dyed 303 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  King 360 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh 431 

With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day 21 

With  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 42 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 327 

With  silence  only  as  their  benediction 947 

With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud 134 

With  tearful  eyes  I  look  around  . . 426 

With  the  sweet  word  of  peace , 807 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming 581 

Ye  choirs  of  new  Jerusalem 286 

Ye  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim 714 

Y^e  saints,  your  music  bring 503 

Ye  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim 174 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord 664 

Yes,  for  me,  for  me  He  careth 332 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints 456 

Zion  stands  by  hills  surrounded 697 


THE 
DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS 

AND 

LITURG-Y 

OF  TH8 

REFORMED   CHURCH   K  AMERICA. 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

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I.  The  Heidelbergh  Catechism 6 

II.  The  Compendium  of  th*.  Christian  Religion 32 

III.    The  Confessions  of  Faith    40 

IV.  The  Canons  of  the  Synod  of  Dordrecht 60 

THE    LITURGY. 

I.  Christian  Prayers. 

Prayers  on  the  Lord's  Day  before  and  after  Sermon..  75 
Prayers   before   and   after-  the    Explanation   of    the 

Catechism 78 

Prayers  before  and  after  Sermon  in  the  Week 85 

Prayers  for  the  Morning  and  the  Evening.  ...     87 

Prayers  at  the  Opening  and  the  Close  of  the  Consistory,  88 

A  Prayer  at  the  Meeting  of  the  Deacons 91 

Grace  before  and  after  Meat   93 

Prayers  for  Sick  and  Tempted  Persons .    . .- 94 

II,  Sacramental  Forms. 

The  Baptism:  1.  Of  Infants.  2.  Of  Adult  Persons 98 

The  Administration  of  the  Lord's  Supper Iu6 

III.  Fokms  of  Church  Discipline. 

The  Form  of  Excommunication 117 

The  Readmission  of  Excommunicated  Persons 121 

IV.  Forms  of  Ordination. 

The  Ordination  of  the  Ministers  of  God's  Word 126 

The  Ordination  of  Elders  and  Deacons 135 

V.  The  Form  of  Marriage 14 

VI.  The  Consolation  of  the  Sick 15*; 

VII.  Thb  Creeds. 

The  Nicene,  A.  D.,  325 )5 

The  Athanasian,  A.  D.,  338 .16 


THE 

CATECHISM 

OR 

METHOD  OF 

Instructian  in  the  Christian  Religion, 

AS  THE  SAME  IS  TAUGHT  IN 

Tlie  Reformed    Churches    and   Schools    in    Holland 
and  in  America. 


I.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Question  1.  WHAT  is  thy  only  comfort  in  life  and  death? 

Answer^  That  I  with  body  and  soul,  a  both  in  life  and  death, 
b  am  not  my  own,  but  belong  <■  unto  my  faithful  Saviour  .le>us 
Christ,  who,  with  his  precious  d  blood,  hath  fully  6  satisfied  for 
all  in  \  .-ins,  and  delivered/ me  from  all  the  power  of  the  devil; 
and  so  preserves  me  g  that  without  the  will  of  my  heavenly 
Father,  not  a  hair  h  can  fall  from  my  head  :  yea,  that  all  things 
must  be  i  subservient  to  my  salvation  ;  and  therefore,  by  his 
Hot?  Spirit,  he  also  assures  me,/'  of  eternal  life,  and  makes  k. 
rne  sincerely  trilling  and  ready  henceforth,  to  live  unto  him. 

a  1  Cor.  6:19.  20.  ft  Rom.  14  :  7.  8,  9.  c  1  Cor.  3  :  23.  <1 1 
Pet.  1  :  \\  19.  e  1  John  1:7.  f\  John  3 :  8.  Heb.  2  :  U.  15, 
g  John  6:  39,  and  10:  2*.  29  h  Luke  21  :  1*.  Mat.  10:  30. 
i  Rom.  S:  28.    j  2  Cor.  1  :  22,  and  5:  5.     k  Rom.  8:  14,  and 

:    22 

Q.  2.  How  many  things  are  necessary  for  thee  to  know,  that 
thou,  enjoying  this  comfort,  mayest  live  and  die  happily? 

A.  Three  /;  the  first,  how  great  m  my  sins  and  miseries  are: 
the  second,  how  I  may  be  delivered  n  from  all  my  sins  and  mis- 
eries :  the  third,  how  I  shall  express  my  gratitude  o  to  God  for 
such  deliverance. 

/Luke  24;  4T.  m  1  Cor.  6:  10,  11.  John  9:  41.  Rom  & 
10, 19.     n  John  17:3.     o  Eph.  5  :  3,  9,  10. 

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4  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

The  First  Part.— Of  the  Miiery  of  Man. 

II.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  3.  "Whence  knowest  thou  thy  misery  ? 

A.  Out  of  the  law  of  God.  a 

a  Rom.  3 :  20. 

Q.  4.  What  doth  the  law  of  God  require  of  us? 

A.  Christ  teaches  us  that  briefly,  Matt.  22:  37-40.  "  Thou 
shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  with  all  thy  soul, 
with  all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength,  b  This  is  the  first 
and  great  command  ;  and  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commands  hang 
all  the  law  and  the  prophets." 

b  Luke  10  :  27. 

Q.  5.  Canst  thou  keep  all  these  things  perfectly  ? 

A.  In  e  no  wise ;  for  I  am  prone  by  nature  to  d  hate  God 
and  my  neighbour. 

c  Rom.  3:10.     1  John  1:8.     d  Rom.  S  :  7.     Tit.  3 :  3. 


III.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  6.  Did  God  then  create  man  so  wicked  and  perverse  ? 

A.  By  no  means  ;  but  God  created  man  good,  a  and  after  his 
own  image,  in  b  righteousness,  and  true  holiness,  that  he 
might  rightly  know  God  his  Creator,  heartily  love  him,  and  live 
with  him  in  eternal  happiness  to  glorifv  and  praise  him.  c 

a  Gen.  1  :  31.  b  Gen.  1  :  26,  27.  Col.  3:  10.  Eph.  4:  24. 
c  Eph.  1:6.     1  Cor.  6 :  20. 

Q.  7.  "Whence  then  proceeds  this  depravity  of  human  na- 
ture ? 

A.  From  the  fall  and  disobedience  of  our  first  parents,  Adam 
and  Eve,  d  in  Paradise  ;  hence  our  nature  has  become  so  cor- 
rupt, that  we  are  all  conceived  and  born  in  sin.  e 

d  Gen.  3:  6.     Rom.  5:  12,  IS,  19.     e  Ps.  51 :  5.     Gen.  5:  3. 

Q.  8.  Are  we  then  so  corrupt  that  we  are  wholly  incapable 
of  doing  any  good,  and  inclined  to  all  wickedness? 

A.  Indeed  we/ are  ;  except  we  are  regenerated  by  the  Spirit 
of  God.  g 

f  Gen.  6 :  5.  Job  14  :  4  and  15  :  14, 16.  g  John  3  :  5.  Eph. 
2:  5. 


IV.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  9.  Doth  not  God  then  do  injustice  to  man,  by  requiring 
from  him,  in  his  law,  that  which  he  cannot  perform  ? 
A.  Not  at  a  all ;  for  God  made  man  capable  b  of  performing 


CATECHISM.  6 

it  ;  but  man,  by  the  instigation  0  of  the  devil,  and  his  own  wil- 
ful disobedience,  d  deprived  himself  and  all  his  posterity  of 
those  divine  gifts. 

a  Rom.  8  :  5,  6.  6  Reel  7  :  29.  c  John  S:  44.  2  Cor.  11:3. 
Gen.  3  :  4.  7.     d  Rom.  5  :   18. 

Q.  10  Will  God  suffer  such  disobedience  and  rebellion  to  go 
unpunished  ? 

A.  By  DO  I  means:  but  is  terribly  displeased  /'with  our  ori- 
ginal as  well  as  actual  sins  ;  and  will  punish  them  in  his  just 
judgment,  temporally  and  eternally,  as  he  hath  declared,  Q 
"  Cursed  is  every  one  that  continueth  not  in  all  things,  which 
are  written  in  the  book  of  the  law,  to  do  them." 

«  Ps.  5:  5.  f  Rom.  1:  IS.  Deut.  2S:  15.  Heb.  0 :  27. 
g  Deut.  27:  26.     Gal.  S:  10. 

Q.  11.  Is  not  Sod  then  also  merciful? 

A.  God  is  indeed  h  merciful,  but  i  also  just ;  therefore  his 
justice  requires,  j  that  sin,  which  is  committed  against  the  most 
high  majesty  of  God,  be  also  punished  with  extreme,  that  is, 
with  everlasting  A*  punishment,  both  of  body  and  soul. 

h  Ex.  34:  6.  i  Ex.  20:  ft.  Deut.  33:  4.  j  Ps.  ft :  ft,  6. 
k  Gen.  2:  17.     Mat.  25:  46.     Rom.  6;  23. 


The  Second  Part.— Of  Man'*  Deliverance. 
T.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q  12.  Since  then,  by  the  righteous  judgment  of  God,  we  de- 
serve temporal  and  eternal  punishment  ;  is  there  no  way  by 
which  we  may  escape  that  punishment,  and  be  again  received 
into  favour  9 

A.  God  will  have  his  justice  a  satisfied  :  and  therefore  we 
must  make  this  full  b  satisfaction,  either  by  ourselves,  or  by 
another. 

a  Ex   34  :  7.     ft  Deut.  24:  16.     2  Cor.  ft:  14,  15. 

Q.  13.  Can  we  ourselves  then  make  this  satisfaction? 

A.  By  no  c  means  ;  but  on  the  contrary  we  d  dailv  increase 
our  debt. 

c  Job  9:  2,  3.  Rom.  3:  20.  d  Hosea  12:  1.  Mat.  6:  12. 
Isa.  64:  6. 

Q.  1 1.  Can  there  be  found  anvwhere,  one  who  is  a  mere  crea- 
ture, able  to  satisfy  for  us0 

A.  None  ;  for  first,  God  will  not  punish  any  other  creature 
for  the  sin  e  which  man  hath  committed  ;  and  further,  no  mere 
creature  can  sustain  the  burden  of  God's  eternal  wrath  against 
sin.  so  as  to  /"deliver  other*  from  it. 

I  Ezek.  IS :  20.    /  Ps.  130  :  3.     Ps  40  :  7,  8. 


6  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

Q.  15.  What  sort  of  a  mediator  and  deliverer  then  must  we 
seek  for  ? 

A.  For  one  who  is  very  man,  g  and  perfectly  righteous  ;  and 
and  yet  more  powerful  than  all  creatures  ;  that  is,  one  who  is 
also  verv  h  God. 

g  1  Cor.  15:  21.     Rom.  8;  3.    h  Rom.  9 :  5.     Isa.  7:14. 


.    VI.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  16.  Why  must  he  be  very  man,  and  also  perfectly  righte- 
ous ? 

A.  Because  the  justice  of  <rod  requires  that  the  same  human 
nature,  which  hath  sinned,  should  a  likewise  make  satisfaction 
for  sin  ;  and  one  who  is  himself  a  sinner,  b  cannot  satisfy  for 
others. 

a  Rom.  5:  12,  15.     b  1  Pet.  3  :  15.     Isa.  53  ;  11. 

Q.  17.  Why  must  he  in  one  person  be  also  very  God? 

A.  That  he  might,  by  the  power  of  his  Godhead,  c  sustain  in 
his  human  nature,  the  burden  of  God's  wrath  ;  and  might  (f  ob- 
tain for,  and  restore  to  us,  righteousness  and  life. 

c  1  Pet.  3  :  18.  Acta  2  :  24.  Isa.  53  :  8.  d  1  John  1  :  2.  Jer. 
23:  6.     2  Tim.  I  :   10.     John  6:  51. 

Q.  18.  Who  then  is  that  Mediator,  who  is  in  one  person  both 
Very  God,  and  a  real  righteous  man  ? 

A.  Our  Lord  Jesus  e  Christ  :  "  who  of  God  is  made  unto/us 
wisdom  and  righteousness,  and  sanctification,  and  redemp- 
tion." 

e  Mat.  1 :  23.     1  Tim.  3 :  16.     Luke  2:11.    /  1  Cor.  1  :  30. 

Q.  19.  Whence  knowest  thou  this  ? 

A.  From  the  holy  Gospel,  which  God  himself  revealed  first  g 
in  Paradise  ;  and  afterwards  published  by  the  Patriarchs  h  and 
Prophet*  ;  and  was  pleased  to  represent,  by  the  shadows  i  of 
sacrifices  and  the  other  ceremonies  of  the  law  ;  and  lastly,  ha* 
accomplished  )  bv  his  onlv  begotten  Son. 

g  Gen.  3:  15.  h  Gen.  22  :  17,  18,  and  28:  14.  Rom.  1  :  2. 
Heb.  1:1.  i  John  5:  46.  Heb.  10:  7-9.  j  Rom.  10:  4. 
Heb.  1 :  2  and  13  :  8. 


VII.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  20.  Are  all  men  then,  as  they  perished  in  Adam,  saved  br 
Christ  ? 

A.  No  ;  only  a  those  who  are  ingrafted  into  him,  and  receive 
b  all  his  benefits  by  a  true  faith. 

a  Mat.  1  :  21.  Isa.  53  :  11.  John  10  ;  14,  15.  b  John  1  :  12, 
13.     Rom.  11  :  20.     Heb.  10 :  39. 


CATECHISM.  7 

faith  ? 

A  True  faith  Kb  not  only  a  certain  knowledge.  C  whereby  I 
hoU  for  truth  all  that  God  has  revealed  to  da  in  hi?  word,  bnl 
also  an  assured  d  confidence,  which  th^  Holy  ?  Ghost  works  by 
the  Gospel./"  in  my  heart ;  that  not  only  to  others,  but  to  m? 
aba,  a  remission  of  sin.  ^vnrlastir,.-     -  men  A  and  salva 

Hon,   are  freely  given  lerply  of  grace,  only  for  tht 

-  :  its. 

C  John  8:  89.     John  17  :  3.     Heb.  11  :  3.  6.     d  Eph.  3:  12. 
t  Bom.  1  :   16  and  4:  16.     1  Cor.  tt  :  0.     Gal.  .r      29 
N      Mat   16:17.    John  3  :  ',.    1  Rom.  10  :  1".  it.     Matt. 9:  2. 
Q  Rom   4  :  24,  25  and  h  :  1.     /<  Gal.  2  :  20.     Eph.  2  :  '•-.     i  Bom. 

Q    22    What  i«  then  necessary  for  a  Christian  to  believe  ! 
A.   All  things  ;'  promised  us  in  the  Gospel,  which  the  articles 
of  oar  Catholic  undoubted  Christian  faith  briefly  teach  us. 
p  John  20:  31.     Mat.  88:  10,  2". 
Q.  23.  What  are  these  articles  * 

A.  I.   Tbelievt  in  God  the  Father;  Almighty .maker  oj 
and  earth  : 

II.  And  /  only  begotten  Son, 
Lord  : 

III.  Who  tea*  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  or 
the  Vi/  gin  M 

IV  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate;  was  crucified, 
dead  and  buried:  He  descended  into  hell: 

V.    The  third  day  h -  ro8t  again  from  the  dead. 

vi.  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  wttetk  at  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty  : 

vii.  From  themee  he  §haU  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  'lead. 

vni.  IbeUewt  in  the  Holy  Ghoe*: 

IX.  T}>elieve  in  the  holy  Catholic  Church  :  the  com- 
mmmion     1 

X.  f?i.e  forgiven e**  of  sin*  : 

XI.  The  resurrection  of  the  body. 
XII.  And  the  life  everlasting.    Ame*. 


VIII.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q    24.  How  are  these  articles  divided  ? 

A.  Into  three  parts  ;  the  first  a  is  of  God  the  Father,  and  our 
creation  ;  the  second,  b  of  God  the  Son.  and  our  redemption  ; 
the  third,  c  of  God  the  Holv  Ghost  and  our  sanctification. 

a  Gen.  1.     ft  1  Pet.  1 :  18, 19.    el  Pet  1:  2, 22. 

Since  there  is  only  one  d  divine  essence,  why  speakest 
thou  of  Father.  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  ? 

A.  Because  God  hath  so  e  revealed  himself  in  his  wt  I 


8  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 

these  three  distinct  persons  are  the  one  only  true  and  eternal 
God. 
d  Deut,  6:4.     e  Gen.  1  :  26.     Isa.  61  :  1.     John  14:  16,  17. 

1  John  5  :  7.     John  1  :  18.     Mat.  28  :  19.     2  Cor.   13  :   14.     Eph. 

2  :  18.     Rom.  1 :  4,  5. 

Of  God  the    Father. 

IX.    LORDS  DAY. 

Q.  26.  What  believest  thou  when  thou  sayest,  "  I  believe  in 
God  the  Father,  Almighty,  maker  of  heaven  and  earth?" 

A.  That  the  eternal  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  (who  a 
of  nothing  made  heaven  and  earth,  with  all  that  is  in  them : 
who  likewise  upholds  and  b  governs  the  same  by  his  eternal 
counsel  and  providence),  is  for  the  sake  of  Christ  his  Son,  my 
God  and  my  Father  ;  on  whom  I  rely  so  entirely,  that  I  have 
no  doubt,  but  he  will  provide  me  with  all  things  necessary  c  for 
soul  and  body :  and  further,  that  he  will  make  whatever  evils 
he  sends  upon  me,  in  this  valley  of  tears,  d  turn  out  to  my  ad- 
vantage: for  he  is  able  to  do  it,  being  almighty  e  God,  and 
willing,  being  a  /"faithful  Father. 

(/Gen.  1  and  2.  Ps.  33:  6.  b  Ps.  115:  3.  Mat.  10:  29. 
Heb.  1 :  3.  John  5  :  17.  c  John  1 :  12,  16.  Rom.  8  :  15,  16.  Gai. 
4  :  5,  6  Eph.  1:5.  1  John  3:1.  d  Rom.  S  :  28.  e  Job  22  : 
25.    Rom.  4  :  21.    /  Mat.  6  :  26  and  7  :  11.     2  Cor.  6 :  18. 


X.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  27.     What  dost  thou  mean  by  the  providence  of  God? 

A.  The  almighty  and  every  where  present  power  a  of  God ; 
whereby,  as  it  were  by  his  hand,  he  b  upholds  and  governs 
heaven,  earth,  and  all  creatures  ;  so  that  herbs  and  grass,  rain 
c  and  drought,  fruitful  d  ancL  barren  year:*,  meat  and  drink, 
e  health  and  sickness, /riches  and  poverty,  yea,  and  all  things 
g  come  not  bv  chance,  but  bv  his  fatherly  hand. 

a  Acts  17:  25-28.  b  Heb.  1:3.  c  Jer.  ft:  24.  d  Acts  14: 
1 7.  e  Job  5 :  18.  John  9:3.  /  Pro  v.  22 :  2.  Job  1 :  21.  g 
Mat.  10  :  29,  30.     Eph.  1 :  11. 

Q.  2S.  What  advantage  ii  it  to  us  to  know  that  God  has  crea- 
ted, and  by  his  providence  doth  still  uphold  all  things  ? 

A.  That  we  may  be  patient  h  in  adversity  ;  thankful  i  in 
prosperity;  and  that  in  all  things,  which  may  hereafter  befall 
us,  we  place  our  firm,;  trust  in  our  faithful  God  and  Father, 
that  nothing  shall  k  separate  us  from  his  love  :  since  all  crea- 
tures are  so  in  his  hand,  that  without  his  will  they  I  cannot  so 
much  as  move. 

h  Rom.  5  :  3.  Ps.  39  :  9.  i  Deut,  8:10.  1  Thess.  5  :  18.  j 
Rom.  5:  3-6.  k  Rom.  8  ;  38,39.  I  Job  1 ;  12  and  2:  6.  Isa. 
10:  15. 


catechism. 


Of  C;cmI    the    Son. 
XT.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  29.   Why  is  the  Son  of  God  called  JB8D8,  that  is  a  Saviour'? 

A.  Because  he  saveth  us,  and  delivereth  us  from  our  o  sins  ; 
•  nd  likewise,  because  ire  ought  not  to  seek,  neither  can  find  b 
salvation  in  any  other. 

a  Mat.  1  :  21.     b  Acts  4  :  12. 

Q.  30.  Do  such  then  believe  in  Jesus  the  only  Saviour,  who 
seek  their  salvation  and  happiness  of  saints,  of  themselves,  or 
any  where  else  ? 

A.  They  do  not  ;  for  though  they  boast  of  him  in  words,  yet 
in  deeds  they  deny  e  Jesus  the  only  deliverer  and  Saviour  ;  for 
one  of  these  two  things  must  be  true,  either  that  Jesus  is  Dot  a 
complete  Saviour  ;  or  that  they,  who  by  a  true  faith  receive 
this  Saviour,  must  find  all  things  in  him  d  necessary  to  their 
salvation.  * 

1    Cor.  1  :  13,  31.     Gal.  5 :  4.     d  Col.  2;  20.     Isa.  9  :  6,  7. 


Col.  1 :  19,  20. 


Xn.  LORD'S  DAY. 


Q.  31.  Why  is  he  called  Christ,  that  is,  anointed? 

A.  Because  he  is  ordained  of  God  the  Father,  and  a  anointed 
with  the  Holy  Ghost,  to  be  our  b  chief  Prophet  and  teacher  , 
who  has  fully  revealed  to  us  the  secret  counsel  and  wiil  of  God 
concerning  our  redemption  ;  and  to  be  our  only  High  Priest,. 
c  who  by  the  one  sacrifice  of  his  body  has  redeemed  us,  and 
makes  continual  d  intercession  with  the  Father  for  us  ;  and 
also  to  be  our  eternal  King,  t  who  governs  us  by  his  word  and 
Spirit,  and  who  defends  and  /  preserves  us  in  (the  enjoyment 
of)  that  salvation,  he  has  purchased  for  us. 

a  Heb.  1:9.  b  Deut.  IS:  18.  Acts  8  :  22.  John  1  :  1^  and 
15 :  15.  Mat.  11  :  27.  C  Ps.  110:  4.  Heb  .  7  :  21  and  10  ;  14. 
d  Rom.  8  :  34.  e  Ps.  2  :  6.  Luke  1  :  33.  f  Mat.  2S  :  IS.  John 
10:  2a 

Q,  32.  But  why  art  thou  called  a  Christian  ! 

A.  Because  I  am  a  member  of  Christ  g  by  faith,  and  thus  am 
partaker  h  of  his  anointing  ;  that  so  I  may  i  confess  his  name 
and  present  myself  a  living,;  sacrifice  of  thankfulness  to  him  : 
and  also  that  with  a  free  and  good  conscience  I  may  fight 
against  sin  and  k  Satan  in  this  life  :  and  afterwards  I  reign  with 
him  eternally  over  all  creatures. 

a  1  Cor.  6  :  15.  h  1  John  2  :  27.  Joel  2  :  2S.  i  Mat.  10  ■  32. 
f  Rom.  12:1.  k  Kph.  G :  11,  12.  1  Tim.  1  :  IS,  19.  I  2  Tim. 
2 ;  12. 


10  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 


XIII.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Q.  33.  Why  is  Christ  called  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God, 
since  we  are  also  the  children  of  God  ? 

A.  Because  Christ  alone  is  the  eternal  and  natural  Son  of  a 
God ;  but  we  are  children  b  adopted  of  God,  by  grace,  for  his 

a  John  1  :  1.  Heb.  1 :  2.  Gal.  4  :  4.  Ps.  2*7.  b  Rom.  8  : 
15-17.     Eph.  1  :  5,  6.  • 

Q.  34.  Wherefore  callest  thou  him  our  Lord? 

A.  Because  he  hath  redeemed  us  both  soul  and  body,  from 
all  our  sins,  not  with  gold  or  silver,  c  but  with  his  precious 
blood,  and  hath  delivered  us  from  all  the  power  of  the  devil  ; 
and  thus  hath  made  us  his  own  property, 

c   1  Pet.  1 :  lb,  19.     1  Cor.  6  :  20. 


XIV.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Q.  35.  What  is  the  meaning  of  these  words,  "  He  was  con- 
ceived by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary?  " 

A.  That  God's  eternal  Son,  who  a  is,  and  continueth  true  and 
eternal  b  God,  took  upon  him  the  very  nature  c  of  man,  of  the 
flesh  and  d  blood  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  by  the  operation  of  the 
Holy  Ghost ;  ?  that  he  might  also  be  the  true  seed  of  David  / 
like  unto  his  brethren  in  all  things,  g  sin  excepted. 

a  John  1  :  1.  Col.  1  :  15.  Heb.  1 :  5.  b  Rom.  9:5.  1  John 
5:20.  Heb.  1  :  8.  e  John  1:  14.  Gal  4:  4.  d  Mat.  1:  18. 
Luke  1 :  35.  e  Acts  2 :  30.  Rom.  1  :  3.  /  Heb.  2  :  17.  Phil. 
2:7.     g  Heb.  4 :  15. 

Q.  36.  What  profit  dost  thou  receive  by  Christ's  holy  con- 
ception and  nativity  ? 

A.  That  he  is  our  g  mediator  ;  and  with  his  innocence  and 
perfect  holiness,  covers  in  the  sight  of  h  God,  my  sins,  wherein 
I  was  conceived  and  brought  forth. 

g  Heb.  2  :  16,  17.  1  Tim.  2 :  5.  h  Ps.  32  :  1.  1  Cor.  1  :  30. 
Rom.  S  :  34. 


XV.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Q.  37.  What  dost  thou  understand  by  the  words,  "  He  suf- 
fered?" 

A  That  he,  all  the  time  that  he  lived  on  earth,  but  espe- 
cially at  the  end  of  his  life,  a  sustained  in  body  and  soul,  the 
wrath  of  God  against  the  sins  of  all  mankind :  that  so  by  his 
passion,  as  the  only  b  propitiatory  sacrifice,  he  might  redeem 
our  body  and  soul  from  everlasting  damnation,  and  obtain 
for  us  the  favour  of  God,  righteousness  and  eternal  life. 

a  1  Pet.  2  :  24,     Isa.  53  :  12.     bl  John  2  :  2.     Rom.  3 :  25. 


CATECHIMI.  11 

Q    38    Why  did  h<  suffer  under  Pontius  Pilate,  as  h»  judge  ! 

A.  That  he,  being  Innocent,  and  yel  condi  1 1 1 1 1 — '  1  C  bj  ■  tem- 
poral judge,  mipht  thereby  fi<e  us  from  the  severe  judgment 
of  God  to  whieh  \vp  were  exposed   rf 

t  Luke  28 :  14.     John  19  :  4.     Ps.  69  :  4.     '/  Gal.  8  :  18. 

Q.  39.  Is  there  any  thing  more  in  his  being  crucified  than  if 
he  had  died  some  other  death? 

A.  Yes  [there  is]  ;  for  thereby  I  am  assured,  that  he  took  on 
him  the  curse  which  lay  upon  me  ;  for  the  death  of  the  cross 
*■*<  t  accursed  of  God. 

eDeut.  21:23.     Gal.  3  :  13. 


XVI.   LORDS  DAY. 

Q.  40.  Why  iraa  it  necessary  for  Christ  to  humble  himself 
even  unto  death  ? 

A.  Because  with  respect  to  the  justice  and  truth  of  God, 
satisfaction  for  our  sins  could  be  made  a  no  otherwise  than  by 
the  death  of  the  Son  b  of  God. 

a  Gen.  2 :  IT.  Heb.  9  :  22.  b  Heb.  2  :  9,  10.  Phil.  2  :  8L  Luke 
24 :  25,  26. 

Q.  41.  Why  was  he  also  "  buried  ?  " 

A.  Therebv  to  prove  that  he  c  was  really  dead. 

A  A  c  I  s  1 3  :  29 .     Mark  16 :  43-46. 

Q.  42.  Since  then  Christ  died  for  us,  why  must  we  also  die  ? 

A.  Our  death  is  not  a  satisfaction  for  our  sins,  but  only  an 
abolishing  of  sin,  and  a  passage  into  d  eternal  life. 

a  John  5:  24.    Phil.  1 :  23. 

Q.  43.  What  further  benefit  do  we  receive  from  the  sacrifice 
and  death  of  Christ  on  the  crow  r' 

A.  That  by  virtue  thereof,  our  old  man  is  crucified,  dead, 
and  e  buried  with  him  ;  that  so  the  corrupt  inclinations  of  the 
flesh  may  no  more/reign  in  us  :  but  that  we  may  g  offer  our- 
selves unto  him  a  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving. 

«  Rom.  6:  6,  7,  &c.    /Rom.  6:12.     ^  Rom.  12  :  1. 

Q.  44.  Why  is  there  added,  "  he  descended  into  hell?  " 

A.  That  in  my  greatest  temptations,  I  may  be  assured,  and 
wholly  comfort  myself  in  this,  that  my  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by 
his  inexpressible  anguish,  pains,  terrors,  and  hellish  agonies. 
In  which  he  wa3  plunged  during  all  his  sufferings,  but  especially 
on  the  cross,  hath  h  delivered  me  from  the  anguish  and  tor« 
ments  of  hell. 

Alsa.  53:  10.     Mat.  27:46. 


12  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

XVII.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  45.  What  doth  the  resurrection  of  Christ  profit  us ! 

A.  First,  by  his  resurrection  he  hath  overcome  death,  that 
he  might  a  make  us  partakers  of  that  righteousness  which  he 
had  purchased  for  us  by  his  death  ;  secondly,  we  are  also  by 
his  power  h  raised  up  to  a  new  life  ;  and  lastly,  the  resurrection 
of  Christ  is  a  c  sure  pledge  of  our  blessed  resurrection. 

a  1  Cor.  15  :  16.  Rom.  4  :  25,  b  Rom.  6  :  4.  Col.  3  :  1,  kc. 
c\  Cor.  15.     Rom.  8:  11. 


XVIII.    LORD"?  DAY. 

Q.  46.  How  dost  thou  understand  these  words,  v"  he  ascended 
into  heaven?  " 

A.  That  Christ,  in  sight  of  his  disciples,  was  a  taken  up  from 
earth  into  heaven  ;  and  that  he  continues  b  there  for  our  inter- 
est, until  he  come  asrain  to  judsre  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

(Acts  1:  9.  Mark  16:  19.  b  Heb.  4;  14.  Rom.  B:  34. 
Eph.  4:  10. 

Q.  47.  Is  not  Christ  then  with  us  even  to  the  end  of  the  world, 
as  he  hath  promised  ? 

A.  Christ  is  very  man  and  very  God  :  with  respect  to  his  c 
human  nature,  he  is  no  more  on  earth  ;  but  with  respect  to  his 
d  Godhead,  majesty,  grace  and  Spirit,  he  is  at  no  time  absent 
from  us. 

e  Acts  3  :  SI.     John  3  :  13.     John  16  :  W.     &  Mat.  Bfe  20. 

Q.  4-n  But  if  his  human  nature  is  not  present,  wherever  his 
Godhead  is.  are  not  then  these  two  natures  in  Christ  separated 
from  one  another? 

A.  Not  at  all  ;  for  since  the  Godhead  is  incomprehensible 
and  e  omnipresent,  it  must  necessarily  follow  that/the  same  is 
not  limited  with  the  human  nature  he  assumed,  and  yet  re- 
mains personallv  united  to  it. 

i  Acts  7  :  49.  *  Ps  139  :  7-10.  /  Mat.  2S  :  20.  John  16  :  28 
and  17:  11.     John  3  :  13. 

Q.  49.  Of  what  advantage  to  us  is  Christ's  ascension  into 
heaven  ? 

A.  First  that  he  is  our  g  advocate  in  the  presence  of  his 
Father  in  heaven  ;  secondly,  that  we  have  our  flesh  in  heaven, 
as  a  sure  pledge  that  he.  as  the  head,  will  also  h  take  up  to  him- 
self us.  his  members  ;  thirdly,  that  he  i  sends  us  his  Spirit  as  an 
earnest,  by  whose  power  we  **  seek  the  things  which  are  above, 
where  Christ  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God,^'  and  not  things 
on  earth." 

Q  H-b.  9:  24.  1  John  2  :  1.  Rom.  S:  34.  h  John  14:  2. 
Eph.  2  :  6.  i  John  14 :  16.  2  Cor.  1  :  22.  2  Cor,  5  ;  5,  i  Col 
S  :  1.    Phil,  3  :  20. 


CATECHTsM.  13 

XIX.  LORD'S  DAT. 
Q.  90.   Why  fa  it   added  "and  sitteth    at   the    right    hand  of 

Bod  r 

A.  Because  Christ  is  ascended  into  heaven  for  this  end,  that 
he  might  there  <i  appear  as  head  of  his  Church,  hy  whom  the 
Father  b  governs  all  things. 

a  Eph.  1:  '20-22.     Col.  1  :  IS.     b  Mat.  2*:  IS.     John   5:  22. 

Q.  51.  What  profit  is  this  glory  of  Christ,  our  head,  unto  us? 

A.  First,  that  hy  his  Holy  Spirit  he  C  poureth  out  heavenly 
graces  upon  us  his  members  ;  and  then  that  by  his  power  he 
defends  d  and  preserves  us  against  all  enemies. 

0  Eph.  4 :  S.     d  Ps.  2  :  9.     John  10  :  8& 

Q.  52.  What  comfort  is  it  to  thee  that  "  Christ  shall  come 
again  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  ?" 

A.  That  in  all  my  sorrows  and  persecutions,  with  uplifted 
head  e  I  look  for  the  very  same  person,  who  before  offered  him- 
self for  my  sake  to  the  tribunal  of  God,  and  hath  removed  all 
curse  from  me,  to  come  as  judge  from  heaven  :  who  shall  cast 
all  his /and  my  enemies  into  everlasting  condemnation,  but 
shall  translate  g  me  with  all  his  chosen  ones  to  himself,  into 
heavenlv  jovs  and  glory. 

e  Luke  SI  :  2S.  Rom.  8:  23,  24.  1  Thess.  4:  16.  /2  Thess. 
1  :  t>-9.     Mat.  25  :  41.     Mat.  25  ;  34. 

Of  God  the  Holy  Gho«t. 

XX.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  58.  What  dost  thou  believe  concerning  the  Holy  Ghost 9 

A.  First,  that  he  is  true  and  coeternal  God  with  the  Father 

and  the  k  Son  ;  secondly,  that  he  is  also  given  b  me,  to  c  make 

me  by  a  true  faith,  partaker  of  Christ  and  all  his  benefits,  that 

he  may  d  comfort  me  and  t  abide  with  me  for  ever. 

a  Gen.  1  :  2.  Isa.  43  ;  16.  Mat.  2S  :  19.  b  1  Cor.  3  :  16.  2 
Cor.  1 :  22.  e  Gal.  3  :  14.  1  Pet.  1  :  2.  d  Acts  9  :  31.  e  John 
14:  16.     1  Pet.  4:  14. 

XXI.    LORDS  DAY. 

Q.  54.  What  believest  thou  concerning  the  "  Holv  Catholic 
Church  "  of  Christ? 

A.  That  the  Son  of  God  a  from  the  b  beginning  to  the  end  of 
the  world,  gathers,  c  defends,  and  d  preserves  to  himself  by 
his  e  Spirit  and  word,  out  of  the/ whole  human  race,  a  g  Church 
chosen  to  everlasting  life,  agreeing  in  true  faith  ;  and  that  I  am 
and  for  ever  shall  remain,  a  h  living  member  thereof. 

(*  John  10;  11.  b  Gen.  26:  4.  c  Rom.  9  :  24.  Eph.  1  :  10. 
d  John  10  :  16.  e  Isa.  59  :  21.  /Dem\  10  :  14.  15.  g  Acts  18 : 
4£.     h  1  Cor.  1  :  S,  9.     Rom.  S :  Sb,  etc. 


14  DOCTRINAL    STANDAiU--. 

Q.  55.  What  do  you  understand  by  "the  communion  of 
saints  ?" 

A.  First,  that  all  and  every  one  who  believes,  being  members 
of  Christ,  are,  in  common,  i  partakers  of  him  and  of  all  his 
riches  and  gifts  :  secondly,  that  every  one  must  know  it  to  be 
his  duty,  readily  and  j  cheerfully  to  employ  his  gifts,  for  the 
advantage  and  salvation  of  other  members. 

i  1  John  1  :  3,  4.  John  15 :  5.  1  Cor.  12  :  13.  j  1  Cor.  13  :  5 
Phil.  2  :  4-ft 

Q.  56.  What  believest  thou  concerning  "  the  forgiveness  of 
sins?M 

A.  That  God,  for  the  sake  of  k  Christ's  satisfaction,  will  no 
more  /  remember  my  sins,  neither  my  corrupt  nature,  against 
which  I  have  to  struggle  all  my  life  long ;  but  will  graciously 
impute  to  me  the  righteousness  of  Christ,  that  I  may  never  be 
m  condemned  before  the  tribunal  of  God. 

k\  John  2:  2.  2  Cor.  5:  19,  21.  /  Jer.  31:  34.  Ps.  108: 
3,  4,  10.  11.     Rom.  s:  1-3.     m  John  3;  lb.     Rom.  5  :  34. 


XXII.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Q.  57.  What  comfort  doth  the  "  resurrection  of  the  body  " 
afford  thee  *? 

A.  That  not  only  my  soul  after  this  life  shall  be  immediately 
taken  a  up  to  Christ  its  head  ;  but  also,  that  this  my  body, 
being  raised  by  the  power  of  Christ,  shall  be  reunited  with  my 
soul,  and  b  made  like  unto  the  glorious  body  of  Christ. 

a  Luke  23 :  43.     Phil.  1  :  23.  b  1  Cor.  15  ;  S3.     Job  IV 
Phil.  3:  21. 

Q.  5S.  What  comfort  takest  thou  from  the  article  of  M  life 
everlasting  ?  " 

A.  That  c  since  I  now  feel  in  rny  heart  the  beginning  of  eter- 
nal joy,  after  this  life,  (/  I  shall  inherit  perfect  salvation,  which 
r  "  eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  heard,  neither  hath  it  entered 
into  the  heart  of  man"  to  conceive  ;  and  that,  to  praise  God 
therein  for  ever  ! 

c  2  Cor.  5  :  2,  3,  6.  Rom.  14  :  17.  d  Psa.  16  :  11.  1  Pet.  1 ; 
5,  9.     e  1  Cor.  2 :  9. 


XXIII,   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q  59.  But  what  doth  it  profit  thee  now  that  thou  believest 
all  this  ? 

A.  That  I  am  righteous  in  Christ  before  God,  and  an  heir  of 
eternal  life.  a. 

a  Ron*.  5:1.     1  :  17.     John  3:  36. 


CATECHISM.  1: 

Q     I  •      II    u    ui  U 

■  true  faith  ueh  my 

use  me.  that  I  have  groasly  transgressed  all  the 
comma' 

inclined  to  all  eril ;  notwithstandi;  _ 
of  mine.  -  ;  ntes  lo 

perfect      satfe  -  ness 

Christ  ;  even   - 

as  if  I  had  fully  /'   accomplished  all  that  ol 
which  Christ  hath  accomplished  for  me;  I'  inasmuch 
brace  sn  th  a  belTering  heart 

.     S 
etc.     d Bom.  7:  S 

0  Rom    -  •.    h  Rom.  4 :  S  - 

r.  5:  21.     k  Rom.  3:88 
Q.  51.  "Why   gayest  1  _ 

i- -iily  ! 

A.  Not  that  1  •     '  .   -  of  the  1 

worthiness   of   my   faith;  but   because   only    :':       - 

ss  and  hoi       —     :'  Christ  is  ray     .  mess 

same  to 
myself  in  any  other  way  than  by  faith  only. 

I  Ps.  16: 2.    1        .    -  •  '  t        -     - 

10. 


XXIV.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Put  why  can 
of  our  righteousness  before  I 

I    teousness,  which  can  he  ■] 
of  before  the  tribunal  must  sohil  feci,  and 

in  all  respects  a  conformable  to  the  divine  law:  and  also  that 
our  ht-st  works  in  this  life  are  all  imperfect  and  I  defiled  with 
An. 

ial  8:  1".     D«    •    M 

do  not  our  {rood  works  merit,  which 
will  reward  in  this  and  in  a  future  life? 

A.  This  rewar  I  is  it  of  merit,  but  of  grace  e 

t  Luke  17:  1". 

Q.  64.  But   doth  not  this  doctrine  make  men  careless  and 
profane  ? 

A    By  no  means    for  it  is  impossible  that  those  who  are  im- 
planted into  Christ  by  a  true  faith,  should  not  bring  forth  fruit* 

d  Mat.  7:  IT.  IS.     John  IS 


id  DOCTRINAL      STANDARDS, 


Of  the  Sacramente. 
XXV.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  65.  Since  then  we  are  made  partakers  of  Christ  and  all  hi) 
benefits  by  faith  only,  whence  doth  this  faith  proceed? 

A.  From  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  works  a  faith  in  our  hearts  by 
the  preaching  of  the  gospel,  and  b  confirms  it  by  the  use  of  the 
sacraments. 

a  Eph.  2  :  8  and  6 :  23.  Phil.  1 :  29.  b  Mat.  28 :  19.  Roro. 
4:  11. 

Q.  66.    What  are  the  sacraments? 

A.  The  sacraments  are  holy  visible  signs  and  seals,  appointed 
of  God  for  this  end,  that  by  the  use  thereof  he  may  the  more 
fully  declare  and  seal  to  us  the  promise  of  the  gospel,  viz  :  that 
he  grants  us  freely  the  remission  of  sin  and  c  life  eternal,  for 
the  sake  of  that  one  sacrifice  of  Christ,  accomplished  on  the 
cross. 

c  Gen.  17:11.  Rom.  4:  11.  Ex.  12 :  Lev.  6 :  25.  Acts  22: 
16  and  2:  38      Mat.  26:  28. 

Q.  67.  Are  both  word  and  sacraments,  then,  ordained  and 
appointed  for  this  end,  that  they  may  direct  our  faith  to  the 
sacrifice  of  Jesus  Christ  on  the  cross,  as  the  only  ground  of  our 
6alvation  ? 

A.  Yes,  indeed  :  for  the  Holy  Ghost  teaches  us  in  the  gospel, 
and  assures  us  by  the  sacraments,  d  that  the  whole  of  our 
salvation  depends  upon  that  one  sacrifice  of  Christ  which  he 
offered  for  us  on  the  cross. 

d  Rom.  6 :  8.    Gal.  3 :  27. 

Q.  68.  How  many  sacraments  has  Christ  Instituted  in  the  new 
covenant  or  testament  ? 

A.  e  Two  :  namely,  holy  baptism  and  the  holy  supper. 

6  1  Cor.  10 :  2-4. 


Of  Holy   Baptism. 

XXVI.     LORD'S    DAY. 

Q.  69.  How  art  thou  admonished  and  assured  by  holy  bap 
ilsm,  that  the  one  sacrifice  of  Christ  upon  the  cross  is  of  re* 
Advantage  to  thee  ? 

A.  Thus :  That  Christ  appointed  a  this  external  washing  with 
water,  adding  thereto  this  b  promise,  that  I  am  as  certainly 
washed  by  his  blood  and  Spirit  from  all  the  pollution  of  my 
foul,  that  is,  from  all  my  sins,  as  I  am  c  washed  externally  with 
water,  by  which  the  filthiness  of  the  body  is  commonly  washed 
away. 

a  Mat.  28:  19.  Acts  2:  38.  b  Mark  16:  16.  Mat.  8:  It 
aom.  6:3.     c  Mark  1 :  4.     Luke  3  :  3. 


taTftCHtnt.  17 

Q.  TO.  What  is  it  to  be  washed  with  the  blood  and  Spirit  of 
Christ ! 

A.  It  is  to  receive  of  God  the  remission  of  sins,  freely  for  the 
sake  of  Christ's  blood,  which  he  <!  shed  for  us  by  his  sacrifice 
upon  the  cross  :  and  also  to  be  renewed  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  sanctified  to  be  members  of  Christ  ;  that  M  we  may  more 
and  more  die  unto  sin,  and  t  lead  holv  and  unblamable  lives. 

J  Heb.  19  :  '24.  1  Pet.  1  :  &  Rev.  I :  &  t  John  1 :  33.  Rom. 
6:4.     Col.  2:  11. 

Q.  71.  Where  has  Christ  promised  us  that  he  will  as  certainly 
wash  us  by  his  blood  and  Spirit,  as  we  are  washed  with  the 
water  of  baptism? 

A.  In  the  institution  of  baptism  which  is  thus  expressed, 
"/?°  >"e  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in 
the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  Q™  u  he  that  believeth.  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved  ; 
but  he  that  believeth  not.  shall  be  damned." '  This  promise  is 
also  repeated,  where  the  scripture  calls  baptism  "  the  k  wash- 
ing of  regeneration,  and  the  washing  i  awav  of  sins/' 

/Mat.  28  :  19.     Q  Mark  16  :  16.     h  Tit.  3  :  5.     i  Acts  22  :  16. 


XXVII.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Q.  72.  Is.  then,  the  external  baptism  with  water,  the  washing 
away  of  sin  itself0 

A.  Not  at  all :  foir  the  a  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  only,  and  the 
Holv  Ghost,  cleanse  us  from  all  b  sin. 

a  Mat.  8: 11     1  Pet.  3  :  31.     b  1  John  1:7.     1  Cor.  6 :  11. 

Q.  73.  Why  then  doth  the  Holy  Ghost  call  baptism  ,v  the 
washing  of  regeneration,"  and  "  the  washing  away  of  sins  8  " 

A.  God  speaks  thus  not  without  great  cause,  to  wit,  not  only 
thereby  to  teach  us.  that  as  the  filth  of  the  body  is  purged 
away  by  water,  so  our  sins  are  0  removed  by  the  blood  and 
Spirit  of  Jesus  Christ  :  but  especially,  that  by  </  this  divine 
pledge  and  sign  he  may  assure  us,  that  we  are  spiritually 
cleansed  from  our  sins,  as  really  as  we  are  externally  washed 
with  water. 

e  Rev.  1  :  f>.     1  Cor.  6 :  11.     d  Mark  16 :  16.     Gal.  3  :  27. 

Q.  74.  Are  infants  also  to  be  baptized  J 

A.  Yes ;  for  since  they,  as  well  as  the  adult,  are  included  in 
the  e  covenant  and/ Church  of  God:  and  since  g  redemption 
from  sin  by  the  blood  of  Christ,  and  the  h  Holy  Ghost,  the 
author  of  faith,  is  promised  to  them  no  less  than  to  the  adult  ; 
they  must  therefore  by  baptism,  as  a  sign  of  the  covenant,  be 
also  admitted  into  the  Christian  Church  :  and  be  distinguished 
t  from  the  children  of  infidels,  as  was  done  in  the  old   cove- 


18  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

nant  or  testament  by  j  circumcision,  instead  of  which,  k  bap« 
tism  is  instituted  in  the  new  covenant. 

6  Gen.  IT  :  7.  Acts  2  :  89.  /  1  Cor.  7  :  14.  Joel  2:16.  o 
Mat.  19  :  14.  h  Luke  1  :  15.  Ps.  22 :  10.  Acts  2  :  39.  i  Acts* 
10  :  47.  1  Cor.  12  :  13  and  7 :  14.  j  Gen.  17 :  14.   k  Col.  2 :  11-18. 


Of  the   Holy    Supper   of  our  Lord  Jesus   Christ. 
XXVIII.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Q.  75.  How  art  thou  admonished  and  assured  in  the  Lord's 
supper,  that  thou  art  a  partaker  of  that  one  sacrifice  of 
Christ,  accomplished  on  the  cross,  and  of  all  his  benefits? 

A.  Thus  :  That  Christ  has  commanded  me  and  all  believers, 
to  eat  of  this  broken  bread,  and  to  drink  of  this  cup,  in  re- 
membrance of  him ;  a  adding  these  promises  :  first,  that  his 
body  was  offered  and  broken  on  the  cross  for  me,  and  his 
blood  shed  for  me,  as  certainly  as  I  see  with  my  eyes,  the 
bread  of  the  Lord  broken  for  me,  and  the  cup  communicated 
to  me  :  and  further,  that  he  feeds  and  nourishes  my  soul  to 
everlasting  life,  with  his  crucified  body  and  shed  blond,  as  as- 
suredly as  I  receive  from  the  hands  of  the  minister,  and  taste 
with  my  mouth,  the  bread  and  cup  of  the  Lord,  as  certain  signs 
of  the  bodv  and  blood  of  Christ. 

a  Mat.  26 :  26-23.  Mark  14  :  22-24.  Luke  22  :  19,  20.  1  Cor. 
10:  16  and  11  :  23-25. 

Q.  76.  What  is  it  then  to  eat  the  crucified  body,  and  drink 
the  shed  blood  of  Christ? 

A.  It  is  not  only  to  embrace  with  a  believing  heart  all  the 
sufferings  and  death  of  Christ,  and  thereby  to  b  obtain  the 
pardon  of  sin  and  life  eternal ;  but  also,  besides  that,  to  be- 
come more  and  more  e  united  to  his  sacred  body,  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  who  dwells  both  in  Christ  and  in  us  ;  so  that  we,  a 
though  Christ  is  in  heaven  and  we  on  earth,  are  notwithstand- 
ing "  Flesh  of  his  flesh,  and  bone  of  e  his  bone  ; "  and  that  we 
live/ and  are  governed  for  ever  by  one  spirit,  as  members  of 
the  same  bodv  are  bv  one  soul. 

b  John  6 :  35,  40,  47,  48,  50,  51,  53,  54.  c  John  6 :  55,  56.  d 
Acts  1 :  9-11  and  8: 21/  1  Cor.  14 :  26.  e  Eph.  5 :  29-32.  1  Cor. 
6  :  15,  17,  19.     1  John  3  :  24.    /John  6  :  56-58.     Eph.  4 :  15,  16. 

Q.  77.  "Where  has  Christ  promised  that  he  will  as  certainly 
feed  and  nourish  believers  with  his  body  and  blood,  as  they 
eat  of  this  broken  bread,  and  drink  of  this  cup  ? 

A.  In  the  institution  of  the  supper,  which  is  thus  expressed  : 
(I  "  The  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed, 
took  bread,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it,  and 
•aid,  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  body,  which  is  broken  for  you;  thif 


.  VFF.<  hnm.  19 

do  in  remembrance  of  me:  after  the  same  manner  al^o  he 
took  the  cup,  when  he  had  Bopped,  saying,  thi^  //  cap  i>  the 
new  testament  in  my  hlood  ;  i  this  do  ye.  as  ofl  as  jre  drink  it, 
in  remembrance  of  me.  For.  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread, 
and  drink  this  cup.  ye  do  show  the  Lord's  death  till  he  come.'" 

This  promise  is  repeated  by  the  holy  Apostle  Paul,  where  he 
says,  j  "  The  cup  of  blessing  which  we  bless.  Is  it  not  the  com- 
munion of  the  blood  of  Christ?  The  bread  irbich  ire  break, 
i*  it  not  the  communion  of  the  body  of  Christ?  for  we,  being 
many,  are  one  bread  and  one  body,  because  we  are  all  partak- 
ers of  that  one  bread." 

g  1  Cor.  11  :  88.  Mat.  26  :  26.  Mark  14:  22.  Luke  22  :  19 
h  Ex.  24:  8.  Heb.  9:  20.  I  Ex.  IS:  9.  1  Cor.  11:86.  )  1 
Cor.  10:  16,  17. 


XXIX.    LORDS  DAY. 

Q.  18.  Do  then  the  bread  and  wine  become  the  very  body 
and  blood  of  Christ  ? 

A.  Not  at  all :  a  but  as  the  water  in  baptism  is  not  changed 
into  the  blood  of  Christ,  neither  is  the  washing  away  of  sin 
itself,  being  only  the  sign  and  confirmation  thereof  appointed 
of  God  ;  so  the  bread  in  the  Lord's  supper  is  not  changed  into 
the  very  b  body  of  Christ ;  though  agreeably  to  the  c  nature 
and  properties  of  sacraments,  it  is  called  the  body  of  Christ 
Jesus. 

a  1  Cor.  10 :  1-4.  1  Pet.  3  :  21.  John  6  :  35,  62,  63.  b  1  Cor. 
10:  16,  etc.,  and  11  :  20,  etc.  c  Gen.  IT  :  10,  11,  14.  Ex.  12 : 
26,  27,  43.  48.     Acts  7  :  &     Mat.  26 :  26.     Mark  14 :  24. 

Q  79.  Why  then  doth  Christ  call  the  bread  his  body,  and 
the  cup  his  blood,  or  the  new  covenant  in  his  blood  ;  and  Paul 
the  '*  Communion  of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ  ?  " 

A.  Christ  speaks  thus,  not  without  srreat  reason,  namely,  not 
only  thereby  to  teach  us.  that  as  bread  and  wine  support  this 
temporal  life,  so  his  crucified  body  and  shed  blood  are  the  true 
meat  and  drink,  whereby  our  souls  are  d  fed  to  eternal  life ; 
but  more  especially  by  these  risible  signs  and  pledges  to  as- 
sure us,  that  we  are  as  really  partakers  of  this  true  body  and 
blood  \hy  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost)  as  we  e  receive  by 
the  mouths  of  our  bodies  these  holy  signs  in  remembrance  of 
him  ;  and  that  all  his  sufferings/  and  obedience  are  as  certainly 
ours,  as  if  we  had  in  our  own  persons  suffered  and  made  satis- 
faction for  our  sins  to  God. 

d  John  6 :  51,  55,  56.  el  Cor.  10  :  16,  17  and  11 :  26-25.  Eph. 
5 :  80.    /Rom.  5 :  9,  IS,  19  and  5  :  4. 


'^0  Doctrinal  standards. 


XXX.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  SO.  "What  difference  is  there  between  the  Lord's  suppei 
and  the  Popish  mass  ? 

A.  The  Lord's  supper  testifies  to  us  that  we  have  a  full  par- 
don of  all  sin  a  by  the  only  sacrifice  of  .lesus  Christ,  which  he 
himself  has  once  accomplished  on  the  cross  ;  and  that  we  by  the 
Holy  Ghost  ar2  ingrafted  b  into  Christ,  who,  according  to  his 
human  nature,  is  now  not  on  earth,  but  in  e  heaven,  at  the 
right  hand  o*"  God  his- Father,  and  will  there  d  be  worshipped 
by  us  :  but  the  mass  teacheth,  that  the  living  and  dead  h&ve 
not  the  pardon  of  sins  through  the  sufferings  of  Christ  unless 
Christ  is  also  daily  offered  for  them  by  the  priests  ;  and  further, 
that  Christ  is  bodily  under  the  form  of  bread  and  wine,  and 
therefore  is  to  be  e  worshipped  in  them  ;  so  that  the  mass,  at 
bottom,  is  nothing  else  than  a/ denial  of  the  one  sacrifice  and 
sufferings  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  an  accursed  idolatry. 

a  Heb.  7  :  27  and  9:12,  26.  Mat.  26 :  28.  Luke  22 :  19,  20. 
2  Cor.  5:  21.  hi  Cor.  6 :  17  and  12  :  13.  c  Heb.  1 :  3  and  8: 
1,  etc.  d  Col.  3:1  Phil.  3  :  20.  Luke  24 :  52,  53.  Acts  7 :  55. 
t  In  canone  Missae  and  de  consecra,  distinct.  2  Concil.  Trid. 
Sess.  13 :  15.  /Isa.  1 :  11,  14.  Mart.  15 :  9.  Col.  2  :  22,  23.  Jer. 
2 :  13. 

Q.  81.  For  whom  is  the  Lord's  supper  instituted  ? 

A.  For  those  who  are  truly  sorrowful  g  for  their  sins,  and 
yet  trust  that  these  are  forgiven  them  for  the  sake  of  Christ ;  and 
that  their  remaining  infirmities  h  are  covered  by  his  passion  and 
death ;  and  who  also  earnestly  i  desire  to  have  their  faith  more 
and  more  strengthened,  and  their  lives  more  holy ;  but  hypo- 
crites, and  such  as  turn  not  to  God,  with  sincere  hearts,  eat 
and  j  drink  judgment  to  themselves. 

g  'Mat.  5:  3,  6.  Luke  7  :  37,  38  and  15:  18, 19.  Isa.  66:  2. 
h  Ps.  103  :  3.  i  Ps.  116 :  12-14.  1  Pet.  2  :  11,  12.  j  1  Cor.  10  : 
20,  etc..  and  11  :  28,  etc.     Tit.  1 :  16.     Ps.  50  :  15, 16. 

Q.  82.  Are  they  also  to  be  admitted  to  this  supper,  who,  by 
confession  and  life,  declare  themselves  infidels  and  ungodly? 

A.  No  :  for  by  this,  the  covenant  of  God  would  be  profaned- 
and  his  wrath  k  kindled  against  the  whole  congregation  :  there- 
fore it  is  the  duty  of  the  Christian  Church,  according  to  th*> 
appointment  of  I  Christ  and  his  apostles,  to  exclude  such  per 
sons,  by  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  till  they  show 
amendment  of  life. 

k  1  Cor.  10  21  and  11 :  30,  31.  Isa.  1 :  11,  13.  Jer  7  :  21 
?s.  50  •  16,  22.    C  Mat.  18 :  17,  IS. 


QATftomiat  21 


XXXI.    LORDS  DAY. 

Q    ^1    What  are  a  the  key?  of  the  kingdom   ff  heaven9 

A.  The  preaching  h  of  the  holy  Gospel,  and  Christian  dis- 
cipline, c  or  excommunication  from  the  Christian  Church  : 
by  these  two,  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  opened  to  believers, 
and  shut  against  unbelievers. 

a  Mat.  IK  :  19.    6  John  M  :  2&    e  Mat.  18:  15-ia 

Q.  84.  How  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven  opened  and  shut  by 
the  preaching  of  the  holy  Gospel? 

A.  Thus  :  when  according  to  the  command  of  d  Christ,  it  is 
declared  and  publiclv  testified  to  all  and  every  believer,  that, 
whenever  they  c  receive  the  promise  of  the  gospel  by  a  true 
faith,  all  their  sins  are  really  forgiven  them  of  God,  for  the 
sake  of  Christ's  merits  ;  and  on  the  contrary,  when  it  is  de- 
clared and  testified  to  all  unbelievers,  and  such  as  do  not  sin- 
cerely repent,  that  they  stand  exposed  to  the  wrath  of  God, 
and  eternal  /'condemnation,  so  long  as  they  are  Q  unconvert- 
ed :  according  to  which  testimony  of  the  gospel,  God  will  judge 
them  both  in  this  and  the  life  to  come. 

d  Mat.  88:  19.  e  John  3  :  IS  86.  Mark  16:  16.  f  2  The?. 
1  :  7-9.     Q  John  M  :  21-88.     Mat.  16  :  19.     Rom   2  :  8,  13-17. 

Q.  8$.  How  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven  shut  and  opened  by 
Christian  discipline? 

A.  Thus  :  when  according  h  to  the  command  of  Christ,  those 
who  under  the  name  of  Christians,  maintain  doctrines  or  prac- 
tices i  inconsistent  therewith,  and  will  not,  after  having  been 
often  brotherly  admonished,  renounce  their  errors  and  wicked 
course  of  life,  are  complained  of  to  the  Church,,/  or  to  those, 
who  are  thereunto  k  appointed  by  the  Church  :  and  if  they 
despise  their  admonition,  1  are  by  them  forbid  the  use  of  the 
sacraments;  whereby  they  are  excluded  from  the  Christian 
Church,  and  by  God  himself  from  the  kingdom  of  Christ;  and 
when  they  promise  and  show  real  amendments,  are  again  m 
received  as  members  of  Christ  and  his  Church. 

h  Mat.  IS:  15.  i\  Cor.  5:12.  /Mat.  1^:  15-1$.  k  Rom. 
12  :  7-9.  1  Cor.  12  :  28.  1  Tim.  5:  17.  2  Thes.  3  :  14,  /Mat. 
IS-  17.     1  Cor.  5:3-5.  m  2  Cor.  2:  6-8.  10:  11.     Luke  15:  IS. 


THE    THIRD    PART. 

Of  Thankfulnesg. 

XXXII.     LORD'S     DAY. 

Q.  S6.  Since  then  we  are  delivered  from  our  misery,  merely 
of  grace,  throuerh  Christ,  without  any  merit  of  ours,  why  must 
we  still  do  good  works  9 


22  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 

A.  Because  Christ,  having  redeemed  and  delivered  uj  by  his 
blood,  also  renews  us  by  his  Holy  Spirit,  after  his  own  image ; 
that  so  we  may  testify  by  the  whole  of  our  conduct,  our  grati- 
tude a  to  God  for  his  blessings,  and  that  he  may  be  h  pfaisvd 
by  us  :  also,  that  every  one  may  be  c  assured  in  himself  of  his 
faith,  by  the  fruits  thereof;  and  that,  by  our  godly  convert  \- 
tion,  others  mav  be  d  gained  to  Christ. 

a  1  Cor.  6 :  19,  20.  Rom.  6  :  13  and  12  :  1,  2.  1  Pet.  2  :  5,  It, 
10.  h  Mat.  5:  16.  1  Pet.  2:  12.  c  2  Pet.  1  :  10.  Gal.  5  :  6, 
24.     1  Pet.  3  :  1,  2.     Mat.  5  :  16.     Rom.  14  :  19. 

Q.  57.  Can  not  they  then  be  saved,  who,  continuing  \n  their 
wicked  and  ungrateful  lives,  are  not  converted  to  God? 

A.  By  no  means  :  for  the  holy  Scripture  declares  e  that  no 
unchaste  person,  idolater,  adulterer,  thief,  covetous  man, 
drunkard,  slanderer,  robber,  or  any  such  like,  shall  inherit  the 
kingdom  of  God. 

e  1  Cor.  6 :  9,  10.     Eph.  5 :  5,  6.  1  John  3  :  14,  15.    Gal.  5  :  21. 


XXXIII.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  88.  Of  how  many  parts  doth  the  true  conversion  of  man 
consist? 

A.  Of  two  parts  :  of  a  the  mortification  of  the  old,  and  of 
the  quickening  of  the  new  man. 

ti  Rom.  6  :  4-6.     Eph.  4 :  22,  23.     Col.  3  :  5.     1  Cor.  5  :  T. 

Q.  89.  What  is  the  mortification  of  the  old  man? 

A.  It  is  a  b  sincere  sorrow  of  heart,  that  we  have  provoked 
God  by  our  sins,  and  more  and  more  to  hate  and  flee  from 
them. 

b  Psa.  51 :  3,  8,  17.  Luke  15  ;  15.  Rom.  S :  13.  Joel  1 :  12, 
13. 

Q.  90.  What  is  the  quickening  of  the  new  man? 

A.  It  is  a  sincere  joy  of  heart  in  God.  through  Christ,  c  and 
with  love  and  delightV/  to  live  according  to  the  will  of  God  in 
all  good  works. 

•  •  Rom.  5:  1,  ii  and  14:  17.  Isa.  57  :  15.  d  Rom.  6 :  10, 11. 
1  Pet.  4  :  2.     Gal.  2  :  20. 

Q.  91.  But  what  are  good  works? 

A.  Only  those  which  proceed  from  a  true  e  faith,  arc  perform- 
ed according  to  the/  taw  of  God,  and  to  his  g  glory  ;  and  not 
such  as  are  h  founded  on  our  imaginations,  or  the  institution; 
of  men. 

e  Rom.  14  :  23.  f  1  Sam.  15  :  12.  Eph.  2  :  2,  10.  $  2  #?& 
10;  31.    ADeut  12:  32.    Ezek.  20:  18.    Mat  -5;  & 


CATECHISM  23 


XXXTV.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  92.  What  is  the  law  of  God  ? 

A.  Grorl  spake  all  these  words.  Exod.  w.,  Deut.v.,  saying,! 
am  the  LORD  thy  God  which  have  brought  thee  oat  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 

I.  Com.     Thou  shalt  hove  no  nth?,-  Go'l.s  before  me. 

II.  Th<>>/  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  tiny  graven  image,  nor 
an?/  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that 

ith.  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  tin 
earth.  Thou  shall  not  bow  clown  thyself  to  them,  nor  terra 
them:  tor  I,  the  LORD  thy  God.  am  a  jealous  God,  titnt- 
ing  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me%and 
showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  me  and 
keep  mv  commandment*, 

III.  Thou  shaU  not  take  the  name  of  the  LORD  thy  God 
in  vain:  for  the  LORD  will  not  twld  him  guiltless,  that 
taketh  his  name  in  ruin. 

IV.  Remember  the  Sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  Sir 
day*  tihaU  thou  labour  and  do  all  thy  work:  but  the 
..;?•.  nth  'lay  ;'.s  the  Sabbath  of  the  LORD  thy  God :  in  it  thou, 
shall  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daugh- 
ter thy  man-servant \  nor  thy  maid -servant,  nor  thy  cattle, 
nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  kite  days 
th.-  LORD  made  hewven  and  earth,  the  sea.  and  all  that  in 
them  i*,  and  rested  the  seventh  day  :  iche^efore  the  LORD 
blessed  the  Sabbath  do.y,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honour  th  y  father  and  thy  mother,  that  th  y  days  may 
be  long  upon  the  land,  which  the  LORD  thy  God  giveth 
thee. 

VI.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

VIII.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neiglu 
bour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house:  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nq/r  his  man-servant, 
nor  his  ma-id-servant,  nor  his  or,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing 
that  is  thy  neighbour's. 

Q.  93.  How  are  these  ten  commands  divided? 

A.  Into  two  a  tables  :  the  b  first  of  which  teaches  us,  how  we 
must  behave  towards  God  ;  the  second,  what  duties  we  owe  to 
our  neighbour. 

a  Ex.  34:  25-20,  Deut.  4 :  13  and  10  ;  3-4.  b  Mat.  29  :  3T- 
39. 


24-  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 

Q.  94.  What  doth  God  enjoin  in  the  first  command? 

A.  That  I,  as  sincerely  as  I  desire  the  salvation  of  my  own 
:<oul,  avoid  and  flee  from  all  c  idolatry,  sorcery,  d  soothsaying, 
superstition,  e  invocation  of  saints,  or  any  other  creatures  ;  and 
learn  /rightly  to  know  the  only  true  God  :  g  trust  in  him  alone  ; 
with  humility  h  and  patience  i  submit  to  him  \j  expect  all  good 
things  from  him  only ;  k  love,  I  fear,  and  m  glorify  him  with 
my  whole  heart ;  so  that  I  renounce  n  and  forsake  all  crea- 
tures, rather  than  o  commit  even  the  le*t  thing  contrary  to  his 
will. 

e  1  Oor.  6:  9,  10  and  10:  7,  14.  Lev.  18:  21.  d  Deut.  18: 
1  )-12.  e  Mat.  4:  10.  Rev.  19  :  10.  f'John  IT  :  3.  Q  Jer.  IT  : 
•\  T  h  Heb.  10  :  36.  Col.  1:  11.  Rom  5  :  3,  4.  Phil  2  :  !  '. 
/  1  Pet.  5:  5,  6.  j  Ps.  104  :  27.  Isa.  45:  T.  James  1  :  IT. 
k  Deut.  6:  5.  Mat.  22:  3T.  /  Deut.  6:  13  Mat.  10:  28.  m 
Mat.  5 :  16.  ft  Mat.  5 :  29.  30.  Acts  5 :  29.  Mat.  10 :  37. 
o  Mat  5  :  19. 

Q.  95.  What  is  idolatry9 

A.  Idolatry  is,  instead  of  or  besides  that  one  true  God,  who 
1m>  manifested  himself  in  his  word,  to  contrive  or  to  have  any 
other  object,  in  which  men  place  their  trust   i> 

p  2  Chron.  16:  12.  Phil.  3:  19.  Gal  4:  B.  Eph.  2 :  12. 
Col.  3 :  5 


XXXV.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  96.  "What  doth  God  require  in  the  second  command  ? 

A.  That  we  in  no  wise  a  represent  God  by  images,  nor  wor- 
ship h  him  in  any  other  way  than  he  has  commanded  in  his 
word. 

a  Deut,  4  :  15.  Isa.  40:  IS.  Rom.  1 :  23,  etc.  Acts  IT  :  29. 
b  1  Sam.  15:  23.     Deut.  12:  30. 

Q.  9T.  Are  images  then  not  at  all  to  be  made? 

A.  God  neither  can,  nor  c  may  be  represented  by  any  means: 
but  as  to  creatures,  though  they  may  be  represented,  yet  God 
forbids  to  make,  or  have  any  resemblance  of  them,  either  in  or 
der  to  worship  them,  d  or  to  serve  God  bv  them. 

c  Deut.  4:  15,  16.  Isa.  46:  5.  Rom.  1  :  23.  d  Ex.  23:  24 
and  34  :  13,  14.     Numb.  33  :  52.     D^ut,  T  :  5. 

Q.  98.  But  may  not  images  be  tolerated  in  the  churches,  3b' 
books  of  the  laity  ? 

A.  No  :  for  we  must  not  pretend  to  be  wiser  than  God,  whe 
will  have  his  people  taught,  e  not  by  dumb  images,/ but  by  the 
lively  preaching  of  his  worn. 

c  Jer.  10  :  i  etc.    Hab.   2  ;  18.  19.    /  2  Vim.  3  :  16.        P 

:  19. 


CATECHISM.  M 


XXXVT.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  99,  What  fa  required  in  the  third  command  ? 

A.  That  we.  not  only  by  cursing  or  a  perjury,  hut  also  by  ft 
rash  swearing,  must  not  profane  or  abuse  the  name  of  God.  nor 
by  silence  or  connivance  be  partakers  of  these  horrible  sins  in 
Othen  :  and.  briefly,  that  we  use  the  holy  name  of  0  God  no 
otherwise  than  with  fear  and  reverence  :  so  that  he  may  be 
rightly  d  confessed  and  i  worshipped  by  us,  and  be/ glorified 
iii  all  our  words  and  works. 

0  Lev.  24  :   11  and  10  :  12.     b  Mat.  5  :  87.     Lev.  5  :  4.     e  IBS 
45:  83,  24.     d  Mat.   10:  32.     t   1   Tim.  2:  >.     f\  Cor,  10:  81. 
IT. 

1  Is  then  the  profaning  of  God's  name,  by  swearing 
and  cursing,  so  heinous  a  sin.  that  his  wrath  is  kindled  against 
those  who  do  not  endeavour,  as  much  as  in  them  lies,  to  pre- 
vent and  forbid  such  cursing  and  swearing? 

A.  It  undoubtedly  is  :  Q  For  there  is  no  sin  trreater,  or  more 
provoking  to  God.  than  the  profaning  of  his  name  :  and  there- 
fore he  has  commanded  this  k  sin  to  be  punished  with  death. 

g  Lev.  5:1.     h  Lev.  24  ;  15. 


XXXVII.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  101.  May  we  then  swear  religiously  by  the  name  of  God* 

A.  Yes  :  either  when  the  magistrates  demand  it  of  the  sub- 
jects, or  when  necessity  requires  us  thereby  to  confirm  a  fidel- 
ity and  truth  to  the  glory  of  God,  and  the  safety  of  our  neigh- 
bour :  for  such,  an  oath  is  b  founded  on  God's  word,  and 
therefore  was  justly  c  used  by  the  saints,  both  in  the  Old  and 
New  Testament. 

^7  Ex.  22:  11.  Xeh.  18  :  25.  ?>  Deut.  6:  18.  Beb.  6:  lfi. 
C  Gen.  21  :  24.  Jos.  9  :  15,  10.  1  Sam.  24  :  22.  2  Cor.  1  :  28. 
Rom.  1  :  9. 

Q.  1^2.  May  we  also  swear  by  saints  or  any  other  creatures  ? 

A.  No  :  for  a  lawful  oath  is  calling  upon  God.  as  the  only  one 
who  knows  the  heart  ;  that  he  will  bear  witness  to  the  truth, 
and  punish  me,  if  I  swear  d  falsely  ;  which  honour  e  is  due  to 
no  creature. 

d  2  Cor.  1  :  23.     I  Mat.  5  :  34,  85. 


XXXVIII.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  10S.  What  doth  God  require  in  the  fourth  command? 

A.  First  :  that  the  ministry  of  the  Gospel,  and  the  schools  b<? 
a  maintained  :  and  that  I.  especially  on  the  Sabbath,  b  that  is. 
on  the  day  of  rest,  c  diligently  frequent  the  Church  of  God.  d 
to  hear  his  word,  to  use  the  sacraments,  e  publicly  to  rail  upon 


2-.  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

the  lord,  and  contribute  to  the  relief  of  the /'poor,  as  becomes 
a  Christian  ;  secondly,  that  all  the  days  of  my  life  I  cease  from 
my  evil  works,  and  yield  myself  to  the  Lord,  to  work  by  his 
Holv  Spirit  in  me  :  and  thus  g  begin  in  this  life  the  eternal  Sab- 
bath. 

n  Deut  12  :  19.  Tit.  1:5.  1  Tim.  3 :  15.  1  Cor.  9:11.  2 
Tim.  2  :  2  and  3  :  15.  b  Lev.  23  :  3.  c  Acts  2  :  42-46.  1  Cor, 
14 :  19,  29,  31.  d  \  Cor.  11  :  33.  Heb.  i  0  ;  25.  el  Tim.  2  :  1. 
/I  Cor.  16:  2.     g  isa.  66:  23. 

XXXIX.    LORDS  DAY. 

Q.   104.  What  doth  God  require  in  the  fifth  command? 

A.  That  I  show  all  honour,  love  and  fidelity,  to  my  father  and 
mother,  and  all  in  authority  over  me,  and  a  submit  myself  to 
their  good  instruction  and  correction,  with  due  obedience  ;  and 
also  patiently  bear  with  their  b  weaknesses  and  infirmities, 
since  it  pleases  c  God  to  govern  us  bv  their  hand. 

a  Eph.  6 :  1,2,  etc.  Col.  3  :  18-20.  *  Eph.  5  :  22.  Rom.  1 :  30. 
b  Prov.  23  :  22.  c  Eph.  6 :  5,  6.  Col.  3  :  19-21.  Rom.  13  :  1-?. 
Mat.  22  :  21.  

XL.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  105.  What  doth  God  require  in  the  sixth  command? 

A  That  neither  in  thoughts,  nor  words,  nor  gestures,  much 
less  in  deeds,  I  dishonour,  hate,  wound  or  a  kill  my  neighbour, 
by  myself  or  by  another  ;  but  that  I  lay  b  aside  all  desire  of 
revenge ;  also,  that  I  c  hurt  not  myself,  nor  wilfully  expose 
myself  to  any  danger  ;  wherefore  also  the  magistrate^  is  arm- 
ed with  the  sword,  to  prevent  murder. 

a  Mat.  5  :  21-22.  Prov.  12  :  18.  Mat.  26  :  52.  b  Eph.  4 :  26. 
Rom.  12:  19.  Mat.  5:  39,  40.  c  Mat.  4:  5-7.  Col.  2:  23. 
d  Gen.  9  :  6.     Mat.  26  :  52.     Rom.  13  :  4. 

Q.   106    But  this  command  seems  only  to  speak  of  murder? 

A.  In  forbidding  murder,  God  teachns  us  that  he  abhors  the 
causes  thereof ;  such  as  e  envy,  f  hatred,  anger,  and  desire  of 
revenge  ;  and  that  g  he  accounts  all  these  as  murder. 

e  James  1  :  20.  Gal.  5 :  20.  /  Rom.  1 :  29.  1  John  2  :  9. 
g  1  John  3:  15. 

Q.  107.  But  is  it  enough  that  we  do  not  kill  any  man  in  the 
manner  mentioned  above  ? 

A.  No  :  for  when  God  forbids  envy,  hatred  and  anger,  he 
commands  us  to  h  love  our  neighbour  as  ourselves  ;  to  show  i 
patience,  peace,  j  meekness,  k  mercy,  and  all  kindness  to- 
wards him;  I  and  prevent  his  hurt  as  much  as  in  us  lies  ;  and 
that  we  m  do  good  even  to  our  enemies. 

A  Mat.  22  :  39  and  7 :  12.  i  Rom.  12  :  10.  j  Eph.  4  :  2.  Gal. 
6:1.  2.  Mat.  5  :  5.  Rom.  12:  IS.  kEx.  23  :  5.  I  Mat  5:  45, 
ra  Rom.  12  :  20. 


CATECHISM.  H 


XLI.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  I6&  Whirt  doth  the  ?eventh  command  teach  u?  * 

A.  That  all  uncleanness  is  accursed  '/  of  God  :  and  that  there- 
must  with  all  our  hi  -  'he  same,  and  live  r 
and  temperately,  whether  in  d  holy  wedlock  or  in  % 
:«iiurle  life. 

a  Lev.  18:  27.  6  Deut.  20  :  20-23.  Jade  23.  C  1  Thess.  4: 
K,  4.     d  Heh.  13  :  4.     1  Or.  7  :  4-9. 

Q.  109.  Doth  God  forhid  in  this  command,  only  adultery, 
land  Bach  Bke  gross  sins? 

A.  Since  hoth  our  body  and  soul  are  temples  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  he  commands  us  to  preserve  them  pure  and  holy  :  there- 
fore he  forbids  all  unchaste  action-,  t  _••  itun  I,  words,  thoughts, 
r  de^res,  and  whatever  g  can  entice  men  thereto. 

t  feph.  5  :  3.  1  Cor.  6  ;  IS.  t  Mat.  5  :  2&  g  Bph.  5  :  15.  1 
Cor.  15  :  33. 


XLII.  LORDS  DAY. 

Q.  lid  What  doth  God  forbid  in  the  eighth  command' 

A.  God  forbids  not  only  those  a  thefts,  and  b  robberies, 
which  are  punishable  by  the  magistrate;  but  he  comprehends 
under  the  name  of  theft  all  wicked  tricks  and  devices,  whereby 
gn  to  c  appropriate  to  ourselves  the  goods  which  be- 
long to  our  neighbour:  whether  it  be  by  force,  or  under  the 
appearance  of  right ;  as  by  unjust  d  weights,  ells,  e  measure*. 
fraudulent  merchandise,  false  coins,  fvsmry,  or  by  any  other 
way  forbidden  by  God  ;  as  also  all  g  covetousness,  all  abuse 
and  w  iste  of  his  gifts. 

a  1  Tor.  6:  10.  b\  Cor.  S  :  10.  C  Luke  3  :  14  1  Thess.  4  : 
fi.  d  Prov.  11:1.  e  Rsek.  45  :  0-1 1.  Deut.  25  :  13.  f  Ps.  15  . 
5.     Luke  6:  35.     g  Luke  12  :  15. 

Q.  111.  But  what  doth  God  require  in  this  command? 

A.  That  I  promote  the  advantage  of  my  neighbour  in  every 
instance  I  can  or  may  :  and  deal  with  him  as  I  k  desire  to  be 
dealt  with  by  others;  further  also,  that  I  faithfully  labour,  so 
that  I  i  mav  be  able  to  relieve  the  needy. 

h  Mat.  7  :  12.     i  Phil.  2  :  4.     Eph.  4  ■  25. 


XLIII.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  112.  What  13  required  in  the  ninth  command? 
A.  That  T  hear  false  witness  Q  asrainst   no   man;  nor  falsify 
b  any  man's  words;  that  I  be  no  backbit-r,  e  nor  slanderer; 


28  doctrikal   standards. 

that  I  do  not  judge,  or  join  d  in  condemning  any  man  rashly, 
or  unheard  ;  but  that  I  e  avoid  all  sorts  of  lies  and  deeeit,  as 
the  proper  works /of  the  devil,  unless  I  would  bring  down 
upon  me  g  the  heavy  wrath  of  God  :  likewise  that  in  judgment 
and  all  other  dealings  I  love  the  truth,  speak  it  uprightly  h 
and  confess  it ;  also  that  I  defend  and  promote,  i  as  much  as 
I  am  able,  the  honour  and  good  character  of  mv  neighbour. 

a  Prov.  19  :  5,  9  and  21  :  28.  b  Ps.  15:  3.  c  Rom.  1  :  29, 
30.  d  Mat.  7:  1,  etc.  Luke  6:  37.  e  Lev.  19  :  11.  /"John  8: 
44.  g  Prov.  12:  22  and  13:  5.  h  1  Cor.  13:  6.  Eph.  4:  25. 
i  1  Pet.  4:  8,  and  2  :  17.     Phil.  2  :  3. 


XLIV.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  113.  What  doth  thf  tenth  commandment  require  of  us? 

A.  That  even  the  smallest  inclination  or  thought,  contrary 
to  any  of  God's  commands,  neve  rise  in  our  hearts  ;  but  that 
at  all  times  we  hate  all  sin  with  our  whole  hearts,  a  and  delight 
in  all  righteousness. 

a  Rom.  7  :  7,  etc.     James  1  :  14,  15. 

Q.  114.  But  can  those,  who  are  converted  to  God,  perfectly 
keep  these  commands  ? 

A.  No  :  but  even  the  holiest  men,  while  in  this  life  have  only 
small  beginnings  of  this  h  obedience ;  yet  so,  that  with  a  c  sin- 
cere resolution,  they  begin  to  live,  not  only  according  to  some, 
but  all  the  commands  of  God. 

b  Rom.  7:  14.     James  3:  2.     c  Rom.  7:  15,  22,  etc. 

Q.  115.  Why  will  God  then  have  the  ten  commands  so  strict- 
ly preached,  since  no  man  in  this  life  can  keep  them? 

A.  First :  that  all  our  life  time,  we  may  learn  d  more  and 
more  to  know  our  sinful  nature,  and  thus  become  the  more 
earnest  in  seeking  the  remission  of  sin,  e  and  righteousness  in 
Christ;  likewise,  that  we  constantly  endeavour  and  pray  to 
God  for  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Spirit;  that  we  may  become 
more  and  more  conformable  to  the  image  of  God, /till  we  ar- 
rive at  the  perfection  proposed  to  us,  in  a  life  to  come. 

d  1  John  1  :  9.  Rom.  3  :  20,  5;  13  and  7:7.  6  Rom.  7 :  24. 
/ICor.  9:  24.     Phil.  3:  12-14. 

Of  Prayer. 

XLT.    LORD'S  DAT. 

Q.  116.  Why  is  prayer  necessary  for  Christians? 

A.  Because  it  is  the  chief  part  of  a  thankfulness  which  God 
requires  of  us  ;  and  also  because  God  will  give  his  grace  and 
Holy  Spirit  to  those  only,  who  with  sincere  desires  continually 
ask  them  of  him,  and  h  are  thankful  for  them. 

a  Ps.  50  :  14,  15.  Phil,  4:6.  b  Mat.  7  ;  7,  8.  Luke  11:9. 
13.     Ps.  M:  15. 


CATDCHtMt  20 

Q.  117.  What  are  the  requisites  of  that  prayer,  which  i<  ac- 
ceptable to  Sod,  ami  which  he  will  hear? 

A.  First,  that  we  from  the  heart  ■•  pray  to  the  one  true  God 
only,  who  hath  manifested  himself  in  his  word,  for  all  thii.tr-  he 
hath  commanded  us  to  ask  of  him  :  '/  secondly,  that  we  ritrhtly 
and  thoroughly  know  our  need  and  misery,  that  so  we  may  , 
deeply  humble  ourselves  in  the  presence  of  his  Divii- 
ty  ;  thirdly,  that  we  be  fully  persuaded  that  he,  notwithstand- 
ing Htc  are  /  unworthy  of  it.  will,  for  the  sake  of  Christ  our 
Lord  .  certainly  fl/heai  uur  prayer,  ai  he  ha*  A  promised  us  in 
his  word. 

e  John  4:  2-2.  23.  Heb.  11  :  0.  (/  Rom.  B  :  2o.  e  2  Chron. 
7:  14  James  4:  o.  /"Luke  IS:  13.  Dan.  9:  la  g  Ps.  34: 
15-17.  Isa.  •'••':  2.  1  John  5:  14.  15.  A  Rom.  B:  15  and  10: 
13.    James  1  :   6,  etc.    John  14:  13.  14.    Mat.  7  :   S.    Ps.  143:  1. 

Q.  IIS.  What  hath  God  commanded  us  to  ask  of  him? 

A.  All  i  thing*  neces-ary  for  soul  and  body  ;  which  Christ 
our  Lord  has  comprised  in  that  prayer,  he  himself  j  has  taught 
us. 

i  James  1  :  17.  Mat.  6:  33:  /'  Mat.  6:  9.  1".  ete.  Luke  11  : 
2.  etc. 

Q.  119.  What  are  the  words  of  that  prayer? 

A  Omr  Father  which  art  in  hear<-n,  hallowed 
name.  Thy  Kingdom  come.  Thy  iciU  be  done  iii  earth. 
m  it  if  in  hr>i>-r\.  irirr  m  tltfs  d<iy  our  daily  bread: 
and  jm  ijire  u*  our  debts  ae  mm  rorgice  <>ur  debtors  :  and 
lead**  not  into  temptation^  out  deliver  a*  from  evil,  for 
thine  i*  the  kingdom,  and  the  powerl  and  the  glory,  for 
•Mr.    Am 


XLYI.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Q.  190.  Whv  hath  Christ  commanded  us  to  addre?s  God 
thus:  "  Our  Father  f" 

A.  That  immediately,  in  the  very  beginning  of  our  prayer,  he 
might  excite  in  us  a  childlike  reverence  for,  and  confidence  in 
God,  which  are  the  foundation  of  our  prayer ;  namely,  that 
God  has  become  our  Father  in  Christ,  a  and  will  much  less  de- 
ny us  what  we  ask  of  him  in  true  faith,  than  our  parents  b  will 
refuse  us  earthlv  things. 

a  Mat.  6:  9.    b  Mat   7:  9-11.     Luke  11  :  11.     Isa.  49:  15. 

Q.  121.  Why  is  it  here  added,  "Which  art  in  heaven  f" 

A.  Lest  we  should  form  any  c  earthly  conceptions  of  God's 
heavenly  majesty,  and  that  we  d  may  expect  from  his  almighty 
power  all  things  necessarv  for  soul  and  body. 

C  Jer.  23  ;  24.     d  Acts  17  :  24.     Rom.  10  :  12. 


80  Doctrinal  standards. 


XLVII.   LORD'S  DAT. 

Q.  122.  Which  is  the  first  petition? 

A.  a  "  Hallowed  be  thy  name;''''  that  is,  grant  us  first 
rightly  b  to  know  thee,  and  to  c  sanctify,  glorify  and  praise 
thee,  in  all  thy  works,  in  which  thy  power,  wisdom,  goodness, 
justice,  mercy  and  truth,  are  clearly  displayed  ;  and  further, 
also,  that  we  may  so  order  and  direct  our  whole  lives,  our 
thoughts,  words  and  actions,  that  thy  name  may  never  be 
blasphemed,  but  rather  d  honoured  and  praised  on  our  ac- 
count. 

a  Mat,  6:  9.  b  John  IT  :  3.  Jer.  9  :  23,  24.  Mat,  16-  IT. 
James  1 :  5.  e  Ps.  119 :  13T,  13S.  Luke  1 ;  46.  Ps.  145 :  S,  9. 
dPs.  115:  1  and  Tl  ;  8. 


XLVIII.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Q.  123.  Which  is  the  second  petition  ? 

A.  a  "  Thy  Kingdom  come  ;"  that  is,  rule  us  so  by  thy 
word  and  spirit,  that  we  may  b  submit  ourselves  more  and 
more  to  thee  ;  preserve  and  c  increase  thy  church  ;  destroy 
the  d  works  of  the  devil,  and  all  violence  which  would  exalt  it- 
self against  thee  ;  and  also,  all  wicked  counsels  devised  against 
thy  holy  word ;  till  the  full  e  perfection  of  thy  kingdom  takes 
place,  /'wherein  thou  shalt  be  all  in  all. 

a  Mat.  6:10.  b  Mat,  6  :  33.  Ps.  119  :  5.  c  Ps.  51  :  18.  d\ 
John  3  :  S.     Rom.  16 :  20.     e  Rev.  22  :  IT,  20.    f\  Cor.  15  :  28. 


XLIX.   LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  124.  Which  is  the  third  petition  ? 

A.  a  "  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;"  that. 
is  grant  that  we  and  all  men  may  renounce  b  our  own  will,  and 
without  murmuring  c  obey  thy  will,  which  is  only  good  ;  that 
so  every  one  may  attend  to  and  d  perform  the  duties  of  his 
station  and  calling  as  willingly  and  faithfully,  as  the  e  angels 
do  in  heaven. 

a  Mat,  6 :  10.  b  Mat,  16  :  24.  Tit.  2  :  12.  c  Luke  22  :  42. 
d  1  Cor.  T  :  24.     Eph.  4:1.     e  Ps.  103 :  2Q. 


L.  LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  125.  Which  is  the  fourth  petition? 

A.  a  "  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread;''''  that  is,  be 
pleased  to  provide  us  with  all  things  b  necessary  for  the  body, 
that  we  may  therehy  acknowledge  thee  to  be  the  only  foun- 
tain of  all  c  good,   and  that  neither  our  care  nor  industry, 


B1SM.  St 

nor  even  thy  gifts  can  d  profit  us  without  thy  blessing1:  and 
therefore  that  we  may  withdraw  our  trust  from  all  creatures, 
and  place  t  it  alone  in  thee. 

a  Mat.  6:  11.      b  Pfc  145:  15.     Mat.  6:  25,  etc.     c  Acta  IT: 
26,  and   14:17.     dli  H      Deut.  5  :  8.     Ps.  127  :   1,  2. 

1   Efc  08:  B.10,  and  56:  22. 


LI.    LORD'S   DAY. 

Q.  12C.  Which  is  the  fifth  petition  ? 

A.  a  "And  forgive  us  oar  debt*  as  we  forgive  our  debt- 
ors :"  that  is,  be  pleased  for  the  sake  of  Christ's  blood,  b  not 
to  impute  to  us  po«>r  sinners,  our  transgressions,  nor  that  de- 
pravity, which  always  cleaves  to  us:  even  as  we  feel  this  evi- 
dence of  thy  grace  in  u-,  that  it  is  our  firm  resolution,  from  the 
heart,  to  c  forgive  our  neighbour. 

a  Mat.  G:  12.      b  Ps.  51  T  1.      1  John  2:1,  2.      c  Mat.  6:  14, 


LII.    LORD'S  DAY. 

Q.  127.  Which  is  the  sixth  petition? 

A.  a  "An  1     •  '   >nto  temptation,  but  deliver  us 

from  evil :"  that  is,  since  we  are  so  weak  in  ourselves,  that 
we  cannot  stand  b  a  moment  ;  and  besides  this,  since  our  mor- 
tal enemies,  c  the  devil,  the  d  world,  and  cur  own  e  flesh 
cease  not  to  assault  us  :  do  thou,  therefore,  preserve  and 
strengthen  us  by  the  power  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may 
not  be  overcome* in  the  spiritual  warfare  ;  /but  constantly  and 
strenuously  may  resist  our  foes,  till  at  last  we  g  obtain  a  com- 
plete victory. 

a  Mat.  6  :  13.  b  John  15:5.  Ps.  108  :  14.  c  1  Pet.  5  :  S. 
d  Eph  6:  12.  John  15:  19.  e  Rom.  7  :  2a  Gal.  5 :  17.  / 
Mat.  26  :  41.     Mark  13  :  83.     g  1  Thess.  3  :  13  and  5  :  23. 

Q.  128.  How  dost  thou  conclude  thy  prayer? 

A.  h  "  For  thi ne  U  the  kingdom  and  the  "power  and  the 
glory  for  ever .'"  that  is,  all  these  we  ask  of  thee,  because 
thou,  being  our  King  and  almighty,  art  willing  and  able  to  i 
give  us  all  good ;  and  all  this  we  pray  for,  that  thereby  not  we, 
but  thv  holv  name  j  mav  be  eiorified  for  ever. 

h  Mat.  6:  13.  j  Rom.*  10:  12.  2  Pet.  2:  9.  i  John  14:  13. 
Ps.  115:  1.     Phil.  4:  20. 

Q.  129.  What  doth  the  word  "Amen  n  signify  9 

A.  "Amen"  signifies,  it  shall  t  truly  and  certainly  be;  for 
my  prayer  is  more  assuredly  heard  I  of  God,  than  I  feel  in  my 
heart  that  1  desire  these  things  of  him. 

k  Jer.  28  :  6.     2  Cor   1  :  20.     I  Isa.  65 :  24.     2  Tim  2  :  13. 


S%1  DOCTRINAL     STANDARD*. 


A   COMPENDIUM 

OF 

THE    CHRISTIAN    RELIGION, 

FOR    THOSE  "WHO    INTEND    TO    APPROACH    THK  HOLY  SUPPER 
OF  THK    LORD. 

Question  1.  How  many  things  are  necessary  for  thee  to 
know,  that  thou  enjoying  real  comfort  mayest  live  and  die 
happily  ? 

Answer.  Three:  first,  how  great  my  sins  and  miseries  are: 
the  second,  how  I  may  be  delivered  from  all  my  sins  and 
miseries  :  the  third,  how  I  shall  express  my  gratitude  to  God 
for  such  deliverance. 

THE    FIRST    PART. 

Of  the  Misery  of  Man. 

Q.  2.  Whence  knowest  thou  thy  misery  ? 

A.  Out  of  the  law  of  God. 

Q.  3.   What  hath  God  commanded  thee  in  his  law? 

A.  That  is  contained  in  the  ten  commandments,  which  he 
hath  revealed  in  Scripture,  as  follows  ; 

E.vodus  xx.  and  Dent.  5:  4.  5.  Ac.  I  am  the  LORD  thy  God, 
which  have  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the 
house  of  bondage. 

I.  Com.     Tkou  .shalt  hare  no  other  Gods  before  me. 

II.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  nor 
any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  abort,  or  that 
is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  tin-  water  under  the 
earth.  Thou  shaft  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  no/'  serve 
them  :  for  I,  the  LORD  thy  God,  am  a  jealous  God,  visit- 
ing the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me,  and 
showing  mercy  unto  thousand*  of  them  that  tort  me  and 
keep  mil  command ),u tilt*. 

III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  LORD  thy  God 
in  rain  :  for  the  LORT>  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that 
taketh  his  name  in  rain. 

IV.  Remember  the  Sabbath  day  to  keep  it  holy.  Six 
days  shalt  thou  labour  and  do  all  thy  work:  but  the 
seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  LORD  tliy  God :  in  it  thou 
shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  dough 
ttr,  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle, 
nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates.  For  in  sis  day* 
the  LORD  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in 
them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day  :  wherefore  the  LORD 
blessed  the  Sabbath  day,  and  hallowed  it. 


I  mmpkniiU'M.  33 

V.   Honour  thy  rather  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  day*  may 

:'>>    '•i-L'i,  which  the  LORD  thy  God  givetk 

VI     Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

VIII.  Thau  shalt  not  steal. 

[  v  Thou  shalt  not  boar  false  witness  against  thy  neigh- 
bour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house:  thou 
shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbours  icife,  nor  his  man-servant, 
nor  his  maid-servant^  nor  hisom,  nor  hit  om,  nor  any  thing 
>ur*s. 

Q.  4.    How  are  the  ten   commandments  divided? 

A.   Into  two  tables. 

Q.  5l  Which  is  the  sum  of  what  God  requires  of  thee  in  the 
four  commandments  of  the  first  bible  ! 

A.  That  I  love  the  Lord  my  God  with  all  my  heart,  with  all 
my  soul,  with  all  my  mind,  and  with  all  my  strength  :  this  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment. 

Q.  o.  Which  is  the  sum  of  what  God  commaiuls  Lhee  in  the 
six  commandments  of  the  second  table? 

A.  That  I  love  my  neighbour  as  myself:  on  these  two  com- 
mandments hang  the  whole  law  and  the  prophet-. 

<l    7.   Canst  thou  keep  all  these  things  perfectly  r 

A.  In  no  wise:  for  I  am  prone  by  nature  to  hate  Clod  and 
my  neighbour;  and  to  transgress  the  commandments  of  God 
in  thought,  wi.rd  and 

<>  -  Hath  (r.>d  created  thee  naturally  so  wicked  and  per- 
verse ? 

A.  By  no  means  :  but  he  created  me  good  and  after  his  own 
Image,  in  the  true  knowledge  of  God,  in  righteousness  and  in 
holiness. 

Q.  y.   Whence  then  proceeds  that  depravity  which  is  in  thee? 

A.  From  the  fall  and  disobedience  of  Adam  and  Eve  in 
Paradise  ;  hence  our  nature  is  become  so  corrupt  that  we  are 
all  conceived  and  born  in  sin. 

Q.  10.    What  was  that  disobedience? 

A  That  they  did  eat  of  the  fruit  of  the  tree,  which  God  had 
forbidden  them. 

Q.  11.   Does  the  disobedience  of  Adam  concern  us? 

A.  Certainly  :  for  he  is  the  father  of  us  all ;  and  we  have  all 
sinned  in  him. 

Q.  12.  Are  we  then  incapable  of  doing  any  good  of  ourselves, 
and  prone  to  all  manner  of  wickedness ? 

A.  Indeed  we  are:  unless  we  are  regenerated  bv  the  Spirit 

Q.  13.  Will  God  suffer  such  disobedience  and  corruption  to 
go  unpunished? 

A.  By  no  means  :  but  in  his  just  judgment  will  punish  them, 
both  ;n  time  and  eternity,  as  it  is  written  :  "Cursed  is  every  on© 


34  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

that  continueth  not  in  all  things,  which  are  written  in  the.  book 
of  the  law,  to  do  them." 

THE    SECOND    PART. 

Of  Man's  Deliverance. 

Q.  14.  By  what  means  canst  thou  escape  this  punishm.nt, 
and  be  again  received  into  favour  ? 

A.  By  a  Mediator,  who  is  in  one  person  very  God,  and  a  real 
righteous  man. 

Q.  15    Who  is  that  Mediator  ? 

A.  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  in  one  person  is  true  God,  and 
a  real  righteous  man. 

Q.  16.  Could  not  the  angels  be  our  mediators? 

A.   No  :  for  they  are  neither  God  rtor  men. 

Q.  17.  Can  not  the  saints  be  our  mediators? 

A.  No  :  for  they  themselves  have  sinned,  and  have  obtained 
salvation  by  no  other  means  than  through  this  Mediator. 

Q.  IS  Shall  all  men  then  be  saved  by  the  Mediator,  Jesus,  as 
they  are  all  condemned  in  Adam  ? 

A.  No  :  but  those  only  who  receive  him  by  a  true  faith  :  as  it 
is  written,  (John  3  :  10),  "  for  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he 
gave  his  only  begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  belipveth  in  him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life." 

Q.  19.  What  is  true  faith? 

A.  It  is  a  certain  knowledge  of  Go>d,  and  of  his  promises 
revealed  to  us  in  the  Gospel,  and  an  hearty  confidence  that  all  . 
my  sins  are  forgiven  me  for  Christ's  sake. 

Q.  20.  What  is  the  sum  of  that  which  God  hath  promised  in 
the  Gospel,  and  commanded  us  to  believe? 

A.  That  is  comprehended  in  the  tweh'e  articles  of  the  Catho- 
lic Christian  Faith,  which  are  as  follows  : 

A.  I.  /  believe  in  God  the  Father,  Almighty,  maker  of 
.  }  ear  en  and  earth  : 

II.  And  in  Jesus  Christ,  his  only  begotten  Son,  our 
Lord  : 

ILL    Who  icas   conceived  \>y  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of 
the  Virgin  Mary : 

IV.  Suffered  under   Pontius  Pilate;   icas  crucified, 
dead  and  buried  :  TTe  descended  into  hell. 

V.  The  third  day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead. 

VI.  TTe  ascended  into  hear  en,  and  sitteth  on  the  right 
hand  of  God  the  Father,  Almiahty  : 

TIL  From  thence  he  shall  come   to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

VIII.  T believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost. 

IX.  I  believe  in  the  holy  Catholic  Church:  the  com- 
munion  of  saints : 

X..  The  forgiveness  of  sins  : 
XT    The  *e-n  r  recti  on  of  the  body  : 
XII.  And  the  life  erc-htxtixg. 


COMPENMIM.    .  35 

Q.  21.  When  you  profess  to  believe  in  God  the  Father,  and 
-      .  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  do  you  mean  three  Gods  thereby  ! 

A.  In  no  wise:  for  there  is  but  one  only  true  God. 

(I  28.  Why  do  youthen  name  three,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  GHlMt? 

A.  Because  God  hath  so  revealed  himself  in  hi>  word,  that 
these  three  distinct  persons  are  the  only  one  and  true  God, 
and  we  also  are  baptised  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Bon,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Q.  28.  What  believes!  thou  when  thou  sayest,  "1  believe  in 
God  the  Father,  Almighty,  maker  of  heaven  and  earth  !  " 

A.  That  the  eternal  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  of 
nothing  made  heaven  and  earth,  find  still  upholds  them  by  his 
providence,  is  my  God  and  Father,  for  Christ  his  Son's  sake. 

Q.  24.  What  believest  thou  when  thou  gayest,  "And  in  Jesus 
Christ,  his  only  begotten  Son  our  Lord'?*' 

A.  That  Jesus  Christ  is  the  eternal  and  only  Son  of  the 
Father,  coessential  with  God  the  Father,  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Q.  25.  Do  you  not  believe  that  he  also  became  man  ? 

A.  Yes :  for  he  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary. 

Q.  20.  Is  his  Godhead  then  changed  into  humanity  ? 

A.  No  :  for  the  Godhead  is  immutable. 

Q.  27.   How  is  he  then  become  man? 

A.  By  assuming  the  human  nature  into  a  personal  union  with 
his  divine. 

Q.  38.  Did  he  then  bring  his  human  nature  from  heaven? 

A.  No  ;  but  he  took  it  on  him  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  by  the 
operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  is  thus  become  like  unto  us 
his  brethren  in  all  things,  sin  excepted,  Heb.  2:  IT  and  4:  15. 

Q.  29.  Why  is  he  called  Jesus,  that  is,  Saviour? 

A.  Because  he  saves  his  people  from  their  sins. 

Q.  90.   Is  there  no  other  Saviour? 

A.  No  :  for  there  is  none  other  name  under  heaven  given 
among  men,  whereby  we  must  be  saved,  than  the  name  of 
Jesus,  Acts  4  :  12. 

Q.  31.  Why  is  he  called  Christ,  that  is,  Anointed? 

A.  Because  he  was  anointed  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  or- 
dained by  God  the  Father,  to  be  our  chief  Prophet,  our  only 
High  Priest  and  our  eternal  King. 

Q.  32.  What  then  hath  Jesus  Christ  done  to  save  us  ? 

A.  He  has  suffered  for  us,  was  crucified  and  died,  was  buried, 
and  descended  into  hell ;  that  is,  he  suffered  the  torments  of 
hell,  and  thus  became  obedient  to  his  Father,  that  he  might 
deliver  us  from  the  temporal  and  eternal  punishment  due  to  sin. 

Q.  33.  In  which  nature  hath  he  suffered  this  ? 

A.  Only  in  his  human  nature,  that  is,  in  soul  and  body. 

Q.  34.  What  hath  then  his  Godhead  contributed  hereto  ? 

A.  His  Godhead,  by  its  power,  in  such  wise  strengthened  the 
assumed  human  nature,  that  it  could  bear  the  burden  of  God's 
wrath  against  sin,  and  deliver  us  from  it. 


86  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 

Q.  35.  Did  Christ  then  remain  under  the  power  of  death  ? 

A.  No  :  but  he  rose  from  the  dead  the  third  day  for  our  jus* 
tification,  Rom.  4 :  25. 

Q.  36.  Where  is  Christ  now,  as  to  his  human  nature? 

A.  He  is  ascended  into  heaven,  and  si  -  at  the  right  hand 
of  God  the  Father  ;  that  is,  exalted  in  the  highest  glory,  far 
above  all  creatures.  Eph.  1  :  "20,  21. 

Q.  37.  To  what  end  is  he  there  so  highly  exalted  ? 

A.  Particularly  that  he  might  from  thence  govern  his  Church, 
and  there  be  our  intercessor  with  the  Father. 

Q.  38.  Is  he  not  with  us,  then,  even  unto  the  end  of  the 
world,  as  he  hath  promised  us,  Matt.  28:  20? 

A.  With  respect  to  his  Godhead,  majesty,  grace  and  Spirit, 
he  is  never  absent  from  us;  but  with  respect  to  his  human  na- 
ture, he  remains  in  heaven  until  he  shall  come  again  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

Q.  39.  What  do  you  believe  concerning  the  Holy  Ghost? 

A.  That  he  is  the  true  and  co-eternal  God  with  the  Father 
and  Son  :  and  that  he,  being  given  to  me  of  the  Father  through 
Christ,  regenerates  me  and  leads  me  into  all  truth,  comforts 
me,  and  will  abide  with  me  forever. 

Q.  40.  What  believest  thou  concerning  the  holv  Catholic 
Church  ? 

A.  That  the  Son  of  God  gathers  by  his  word  and  Spirit  out 
of  the  whole  human  race,  those,  who  are  chosen  to  eternal 
life,  to  be  a  Church  to  himself:  of  which  I  believe  1  am  and 
always  shall  remain  a  living  member. 

Q   41.   Where  doth  he  gather  his  Church? 

A.  Where  God's  word  is  purely  preached,  and  the  holy  sa- 
craments administered  according  to  the  institution  of  Christ. 

Q.  42.   What  benefits  doth  Christ  bestow  on  his  Church? 

A.  He  grants  her  remission  of  sins,  the  resurrection  of  the 
liesh.  and  eternal  life. 

Q.  43.  What  doth  it  profit  thee  now  that  thou  believest  all  this? 

A.  That  I  am  righteous  in  Christ  before  God,  Rom.  5  :  10. 

Q.  44.    How  art  thou  righteous  before  God? 

A.  Only  by  a  true  faith  in  Jesus  Christ. 

Q.  45  How  is  it  to  be  understood  that  thou  art  justified  by 
faith  only  ? 

A.  Thus:  that  the  perfect  satisfaction  and  righteousness  of 
Christ  alone  are  imputed  to  me  of  God,  by  -^hich  my  sins  are 
forgiven  me,  and  I  become  an  heir  of  everlasting  life  ;  and 
that  I  can  not  receive  that  righteousness  by  any  other  means 
than  by  faith. 

Q.  46.  Why  can  not  our  good  works  be  our  righteousness 
before  God,  or  some  part  thereof? 

A.  Because  even  our  best  works  in  this  life  are  imperfect 
and  polluted  with  sins. 

Q  47.  Do  our  good  works  then  merit  nothing,  which  yet  GoJ. 
will  reward  in  this  and  in  a  future  life? 


coMFSNDnnr.  87 

A    This  reward  is  not  given  out  of  merit,  but  of  grace. 

Q.  48.    Who  worketh  that  faith  In  thee? 

A.  The  Holy  Ghost. 

Q.  49.  By  what  means? 

v   By  the  hearing  of  the  word  preached,  Rom.  10:  14— i  T. 

Q.  50.  How  docs  he  strengthen  that  faith? 

A.  By  the  same  irord  preached,  and  by  the  use  of  the  holy 
sacraments. 

Q.  51.  What  are  the  sacraments9 

A  They  are  holy  BigOB  and  seals  instituted  by  God,  thereby 
to  assure  as,  that  he  of  grace  grants  us  remission  of  sins  and 
life  eternal,  for  the  sake  of  that  one  sacrifice  of  Christ  finished 
on  the  c 

Q.  ."V2.  How  many  sacraments  hath  Christ  instituted  in  the 
new  testament  ? 

A.  Two  :  holy  baptism,  and  the  holy  supper. 
Which  is' the  outward  sisrn  in  baptism? 

A.  The  water,  with  which  we  are  baptized  in  the  name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Q.  54    What  doth  that  signify  and  seal  ? 

A.  The  washing  away  of  sins  by  the  blood  and  Spirit  of 
Jesus  Christ. 

Q.  55.  Where  hath  Christ  promised  and  assured  us  of  this? 

A.  In  the  institution  of  baptism  ;  which  is  as  follows,  "  Go  ye 
into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every  creature. 
He  that  believeth  and  i*  baptized  shall  be  saved,  but  he  that 
believeth  not,  shall  be  damned. " 

Q.  56.  Are  infants  also  to  be  baptized? 

A.  Yes:  for  they,  as  well  as  the  adult,  are  comprehended  in 
the  covenant  of  God,  and  in  his  Church. 

Q.  57.  What  is  the  outward  sign  in  the  Lord's  Supper? 

A.  The  broken  bread  that  we  eat,  and  the  poured  out  wine 
which  we  drink,  in  remembrance  of  the  sufferings  and  death 
of  Christ. 

Q.  58.  What  is  thereby  signified  and  sealed? 

A.  That  Christ,  with  his  crucified  body  and  shed  blood,  feec'f 
and  nourishes  our  souls  to  everlasting  life. 

Q.  59.   Where  hath  Christ  promised  such  things  to  us^ 

A.  In  the  institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  which  is  thus  ex- 
pressed by  St.  Paul.  1 1  Cor.  11  :  23-26),  "  For  I  have  received 
of  the  Lord,  that  which  also  I  delivered  unto  you,  that  the 
Lord  Jesus  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed,  took 
bread  :  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it.  and  said, 
Take,  eat :  this  is  my  body,  which  is  broken  for  you  :  'his  do  in  re- 
membrance of  me.  After  the  same  manner  also  ne  took  the 
cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying.  This  cup  is  the  new  testa- 
ment in  my  blood  :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it.  in  remem- 
brance of  me.  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink 
this  cnp,  ye  do  show  the  Lord's  death  till  he  come" 

Q.  60.  la  the  bread  changed  into  the  body  of  Christ,  and  the 
wine  into  his  blood? 


S8  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

A.  No  :  no  more  than  the  water  in  baptism  is  changed  into 
the  blood  of  Christ. 

Q.  61.  After  what  manner  must  you  examine  yourself  before 
you  come  to  the  Lord's  Supper  ? 

A.  1.  I  must  examine  whether  I  abhor  myself  for  my  sins, 
and  humble  myself  before  God  on  account  of  them.  2.  Whether 
I  believe  and  trust  that  all  my  sins  are  forgiven  me  for  Christ's 
sake.  3.  Whether  I  also  have  a  sincere  resolution  hencefor- 
ward, to  walk  in  all  good  works. 

Q.  62.  May  those  be  admitted  to  the  Lord's  Supper,  who 
teach  false  doctrines  or  lead  offensive  lives? 

A.  No  :  lest  the  covenant  of  God  be  profaned,  and  his  wrath 
kindled  against  the  whole  Church. 

Q.  63.  How  must  we  then  deal  with  such  persons? 

A.  According  to  the  appointment  given  us  by  Christ,  (Mat. 
IS  :  15-1 7.)  "  If  thy  brother  shall  trespass  against  thee,  go  and 
tell  him  his  fault  between  thee  and  him  alone  :  if  he  shall  hear 
thee,  thou  hast  gained  thy  brother  ;  but  if  he  will  not  hear  thee, 
then  take  with  thee  one  or  two  more,  that  in  the  mouth  of  two 
or  three  witnesses  every  word  may  be  established  :  and  if  he 
shall  neglect  to  hear  them,  tell  it  unto  the  Church  ;  but  if  he 
neglect  to  hear  the  Church,  let  him  be  unto  thee  as  an  heathen 
man  and  a  publican." 


THE   THIRD   PART. 

Of  the   Gratitude   we   owe  to   God   for  Redemption. 

Q.  64.  Since  we  are  saved  merely  of  grace  through  Christ, 
why  must  we  then  yet  do  good  works  ? 

A.  Not  to  merit  heaven  thereby  (which  Christ  hath  done  ;) 
but  because  this  is  commanded  me  of  God. 

Q.  65.  What  purpose,  then,  do  your  good  works  answer? 

A.  That  I  may  thereby  testify  my  thankfulness  to  God  for  all 
his  benefits,  and  that  he  maybe  glorified  by  me  :  and  that  also 
I  may  be  assured  of  the  sincerity  of  my  faith,  by  good  works, 
as  the  fruits  thereof ;  and  that  my  neighbours  may  be  edified 
thereby  and  gained  to  Christ. 

Q.  66.  Shall  they  also  be  saved  who  do  no  good  works? 

A.  No  :  for  the  Scripture  saith,  that  neither  fornicators,  nor 
idolators,  nor  adulterers,  nor  whoremongers,  nor  thieves,  nor 
covetous,  nor  drunkards,  nor  revilers,  nor  robbers,  nor  such 
like,  shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God,  (1  Cor.  6 :  9,  10),  unless 
tkey  turn  to  the  Lord. 

Q.  6T.  Wherein  doth  the  conversion  of  man  consist  ? 

A.  In  a  hearty  repentance,  and  avoiding  of  sin,  and  in  an 
earnest  desire  after,  and  doing  of,  all  good  works. 

Q.  6S.  What  are  good  works? 

A.  Only  those  which  proceed  from  a  true  faith  ;  are  done  ac- 
cording to  the  law  of  G-ed  and  te  his  glory;  and  nat  these 


OOMPINDIUM.  Sfl 

which  are  founded  on  human  institution?,  or  on  our  owi 

n  iti'iiis. 

i.-an  tluy,  who  ar>  i    God,  perfectly  k..  p 

the  Jaw  ? 

A.  Not  at  all  :  hut  even  the  most  holy  men,  as  long  as  they 
are  Id  this  life,  have  only  a  small  beginning  of  this  ohedience  ; 
yet  so,  that  they  with  a  sincere  resolution  begin  to  live,  not 
only  according  to  some,  hut  according  to  all  the  command- 
ments of  God,  as  they  also  constantly  pray  to  God  that  they 
,  :iy  increase  therein. 

To  whom  must  we  pray  for  this? 

A.  Not  to  any  creature,  hut  to  God  alone,  who  can  help  us 
and  will  hear  us  for  Jesus  Christ's  Bake. 

Q    71.  In  whose  name  must  we  pray  to  I 

ly  in  the  name  of  Christ,  (John  16  :  "23),  and  not  in  the 
name  of  any  saints. 

Q.  72.  What  must  we  pray  to  God  for? 

A.  For  all  things  necessary  for  soul  and  body,  which  Christ 
our  Lord  has  comprised  in  the  prayer  he  himself  has  taught  us. 
What  are  the  words  of  that  prayer? 
if  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  he  thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  he  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  hea- 
ren.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  hread.  And  forgive  us  our 
d-^bts  as  we  forgive  our  debtors  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  tempta- 
tion, but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and 
the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.     Amen. 

Q    74.  What  do  you  desire  of  God  in  this  prayer9 

A.  1.  That  all  things  which  tend  to  the  glory  of  God.  may  b<» 
promoted,  and  whatsoever  is  repugnant  thereto,  or  contrary 
to  lus  will,  may  be  prevented.  2.  That  he  may  provide  me 
with  all  things  necessary  for  the  body,  and  as  to  my  soul,  pre- 
serve me  from  all  evil,  which  might  in  any  wise  be  detrimental 
to  my  salvation      A 

When  those  who  are  inclined  to  become  members  in  full  com- 
munion of  the  Church,  and  to  approach  the  Holy  Supper  of  the 
Lord,  thoroughly  know  and  confess  these  fundamental  truths, 
they  are  then  to  be  asked  whether  they  have  any  doubt  in  any 
point  concerning  the  doctrine  ;  to  the  end  they  may  be  satis- 
fied. And  in  case  any  of  them  should  answer  in  the  affirma- 
tive, endeavours  must  be  used  to  convince  them  from  the 
Scriptures;  and  if  they  are  all  satisfied,  they  must  be  asked 
whether  they  have  experienced  the  power  of  the  truth  in  their 
hearts,  and  are  willing  and  desirous  to  be  saved  by  Jesus 
Christ  from  their  sins  ;  and  whether  they  propose  by  the  grace 
of  God,  to  persevere  in  this  doctrine,  to  forsake  the  world,  and 
to  lead  a  new  Christian  life ;  and  lastly,  whether  they  will 
submitthemselves  to  the  Christian  discipline. 

Which  being  done,  they  are  to  be  exhorted  to  peace,  lore 
and  concord  with  all  men,  and  to  reconciliation,  if  there  is 
any  variance  subsisting  between  them  and  their  neighbours. 


40  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

THE 

CONFESSION   OF  FAITH 

OF  THE 

REFORMED  CHURCH. 

REVISED    IN    THE    NATIONAL   SYNOD,  HELD    AT    DOR- 
DRECHT, IN  THE  YEARS  1618  AND  1619. 


ARTICLE    I. — THERE    IS    ONE    ONLY   GOD. 

Wk  all  believe  with  the  heart,  and  confess  with  the  mouth, 
that  there  is  one  only  simple  ami  spiritual  Being,  which  we  call 
God  :  and  that  he  is  eternal,  incomprehensible,  invisible,  im- 
mutable, infinite,  almighty,  perfectly  wise,  just,  good,  and  the 
overflowing  fountain  of  all  good. 

II. — BY  WHAT  MEANS   GOD    IS   MADE    KNOWN*    UNTO    US. 

We  know  him  by  two  means  :  first,  by  the  creation,  preser- 
vation and  government,  of  the  universe  ;  which  is  before  our 
eyes  as  a  most  elegant  book,  wherein  all  creatures,  great  and 
small,  are  as  so  many  characters  leading  us  to  contemplate 
the  invisible  things  of  God,  namely,  his  eternal  power  and 
Godhead,  as  the  Apostle  Paul  saith,  (Rom.  1  :  20).  All  which 
things  are  sufficient  to  convince  men,  and  leave  them  without 
excuse.  Secondly,  he  makes  himself  more  clearly  and  fully 
known  to  us,  by  his  holy  and  divine  Word  ;  that  is  to  say,  as 
far  as  is  necessary  for  us  to  know  in  this  life,  to  his  glory  and 
our  salvation. 

III. — OF   THE    WRITTEN    WORD    OF    GOD. 

We  confess  that  this  Word  of  God  was  not  sent  nor  delivered, 
by  the  will  of  man,  but  that  holy  men  of  God  spake  as  they 
were  moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  as  the  Apostle  Peter  saith, 
And  that  afterwards  God,  from  a  special  care  which  he  has  for 
us  and  our  salvation,  commanded  his  servants,  the  prophets 
and  apostles,  to  commit  his  revealed  Word  to  writing;  and  he 
himself  wrote  with  his  own  finger,  the  two  tables  of  the  law. 
Therefore  we  call  such  writings  Holy  and  divine  Scriptures. 


CO!TFK8SI0N    nF    FAtTEL  41 


IT.— CANONICAL  BOOKS  of  THF  HOLT  srp.iPTrRF.S. 

Wp  helieve   that  th^  Holy  3cri|  I  in  f'vn 

books,  namely,  the  Old  and   New  Testaments,  which 
nonical,  against  which  nothing  can  be  ali-  we  thus 

named  in  the  Church  of  God.  The  books  of  the  Old  Testament 
are,  the  five  hooks  of  Moses,  viz  .  Genesis,  Exodus.  Leviticus, 
Numbers,  Deuteronomy ;  the  book  of  Joshua,  Judges,  Ruth, 
two  hooks  of  Samuel,  and  two  of  the  KiiiLr>,  two  hooks  of  th^ 
Chronicles,  commonly  called  Paralipomenon,  the  first  of  Bsra, 
Nehemiah,  Esther;  Job,  the  Psalms  of  David,  the  three  books 
of  Solomon,  namely,  the  Proverbs,  ;  ind   the  Song 

.f  Songs;  the  four  great  prophets,  Isaiah,  Jeremiah,  Esekiel 
and  Daniel;  and  the  twelve  lesser  prophets,  namely, 
Joel,   Amos,  Ohadiah,  Jonah,  Micah,   Nahum,  Hahakkuk,  Ze- 
phaniah,  Haggai,  Zechariah  and  Malaehi. 

Those  of  the  New  Testament,  are  the  four  evangelists;  viz  • 

Matthew,  Mark,  Luke  and  John  ;  the  Arts  of  the  Apostles  ;  the 

fourteen  epistles  of  the  Apostle  Paul  ;  viz:  one  to  the  Romans, 

two  to  the  Corinthians,  one  to  the  Galatians,  one  to  the  Ephe- 

ne  to  the  Philippians,  one  to  the  Colossians,  two  to  the 

■  nians,  two  to  Timothy,  one  to  Titus,  one  to  Philemon, 

and  one  to  the  Hebrews;  the  seven  epistles  of  the  other  apos 

imely,  one  of  James,  two  of  Peter,  three  of  John,  one  of 

Jude  ;  and  the  Revelation  uf  the  Apostle  John. 

V. — WHENCE   DO   THE   BOLT &CKIPTURK9    DERIVE  THEIR  DIGNITY  AND 
AUTHORITY 

We  receive  all  these  hooks,  and  these  only,  as  holy  and  ca- 
nonical, for  the  regulation,  foundation  and  confirmation  of  our 
faith  ;  believing  without  any  douht,  all  things  contained  in 
them,  not  so  much  hecause  the  Church  receives  and  approves 
them  as  such,  hut  more  especially  hecause  the  Holy  Ghost  wit- 
in  our  hearts  that  they  are  from  God,  whereof  they 
carry  the  evidence  in  themselves.  For  the  very  blind  are  ahle 
to  perceive  that  the  things  foretold  in  them  are  fulfilling. 

V.T. — THE   DTFFERFNCE    BETWEEN  THE    CANONICAL    AND    APOCRTPHAL 

BOOKS. 

We  distinguish  tho^o  sacred  hooks  from  the  apocryphal  ;  viz: 
the  third  and  fourth  hook  of  Esdras,  the  hooks  of  Tohias,  Ju- 
dith. Wisdom.  Jesus  Syrach,  Baruch,  the  appendix  to  the  hook 
of  Esther,  the  Song  of  the  Three  Children  in  the  Furnace,  'he 
history  of  Susannah,  of  Bell  and  the  Dragon,  the  prayer  of 
Manasses,  and  the  two  hooks  of  Maccahees.  All  which  the 
Church  may  read  and  take  instruction  from,  so  far  as  they 
agree  with  the  canonical  hooks  ;  hut  they  are  far  from  having 
snrh  power  and  effieacy.  as  that  we  may  from  their  testimony 
confirm  any  point  of  fnith.  or  of  the  Cnri-Man  religion  ;  much 
less  to  detract  from  the  authority  of  the  other  sacred  books. 


42  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 


VII. — THE    SUFFICIENCY    OF   THE    HOLY  SCRIPTURE?   TO    RE    THE    ONLY 
RULE    OF    FAITH. 

We  heliere  that  these  Holy  Scriptures  fully  contain  the  will 
of  God,  and  that  whatsoever  man  ought  to  helieve,  unto  salva- 
tion, is  sufficiently  taught  therein.  For  since  the  whole  man- 
ner of  worship  which  God  requires  of  us,  is  written  in  them  at 
large,  it  is  unlawful  for  any  one,  though  an  apostle,  to  teach 
otherwise  than  we  are  now  taught  in  the  Holy  Scriptures  : 
Nay,  though  it  were  an  angel  from  heaven,  as  the  Apostle 
Paul  saith.  For.  since  it  is  forbidden,  to  add  unto  or  take 
away  any  thing  from  the  word  of  God,  it  doth  thereby  evi- 
dently appear,  that  the  doctrine  thereof  is  most  perfect  and 
complete  in  all  respects.  Neither  may  we  compare  any  wri- 
tings of  men,  though  ever  so  holy,  with  those  divine  Scriptures, 
nor  ought  we  to  compare  custom,  or  the  great  multitude,  or 
antiquity,  or  succession  of  times  or  persons,  or  councils,  de- 
crees or  statutes,  with  the  truth  of  God,  for  the  truth  is  above 
all;  for  all  men  are  of  themselves  liars,  and  more  vain  than 
vanity  itself.  Therefore,  we  reject  with  all  our  hearts,  what- 
soever doth  not  agree  with  this  infallible  rule,  which  the  apos- 
tles have  taught  us,  saying.  Try  the  spirits  whether  they  are 
of  God:  likewise,  if  there  come  any  unto  you,  and  bring 
not  this  doctrine,  receive  him  not  into  your  house. 

VIII. — GOD   IS   ONE    IN    ESSENCE,  YET    DISTINGUISHED    IN    THREE    PER- 
SONS. 

According  to  "this  truth  and  this  Word  of  God,  we  believe  in 
one  only  God,  who  is  one  single  essence,  in  which  are  three 
persons,  really,  truly,  and  eternally  distinct,  according  to  their 
incommunicable  properties  ;  namely,  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost.  The  Father  is  the  cause,  origin  and  be- 
ginning of  all  things,  Aisible  and  invisible  ;  the  Son  is  the  word, 
wisdom  and  image  of  the  Father;  the  Holy  Ghost  is  the  eter- 
nal power  and  might,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and  the  Son. 
Nevertheless  God  is  not  by  this  distinction  divided  into  three, 
since  the  Holy  Scriptures  teach  us,  that  the  Father,  and  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  each  his  personality,  distin- 
guished by  their  properties  ;  but  in  such  wise  that  these  three 
persons  are  but  one  only  God.  Hence  then,  it  is  evident,  that 
the  Father  is  not  the  Son,  nor  the  Son  the  Father,  and  likewise 
the  Holy  Ghost  is  neither  the  Father  nor  the  Son.  Never- 
theless these  persons  thus  distinguished  are  not  divided,  nor 
intermixed;  for  the  Father  hath  not  assumed  the  flesh,  nor 
hath  the  Holy  Ghost,  but  the  Son  only.  The  Father  hath  never 
been  without  his  Son,  or  without  his  Holy  Ghost.  For  they  are 
all  three  coeternal  and  coessential.  There  is  neither  first  nor 
last  ;  for  they  are  all  three  one,  ip  truth,  in  power,  in  goodness, 
and  ia  merGy. 


00XFK88ION    or    FAITH.  1  : 

IX.  —  THE  PROOF  OF  THF  fORSGOIXG  ARTTCI.F  OF  THI  TRISITT  n? 
PEK- 
All  this  we  know,  as  well  from  the  testimonies  of  holy  writ, 
as  from  their  operations,  and  chiefly  by  those  we  feel  in  our- 
s.-lvt's.  The  testimonies  of  the  Holy  Scriptures,  that  teach  us 
to  helieve  thftl  Holy  Trinity,  are  written  in  many  places  of  the 
Old  Testament,  which  are  not  so  necessary  to  enumerate,  as 
to  choose  them  out  with  discretion  and  judgment.  In  Genesis 
i  :  -i<'\  2T,  Bod  Baith  :  /.- i  im  make  man  in  our  image,  after 
our  life* •••••  is,  etc    8    G  vtedman  in  his  own  image, 

male  and  f.  I  he  them.     And  Gen.  3  :  22,     Be- 

hold  the  man*  has  bet  fus.  From  this  sayii  - 

matt  man  in  our  image, it  appears  that  there  are  a. 
sons   than   one    in    the    Godhead  :   and    when    he    saith,    God 
created^  this  signifies  the  unity.     It  is  true  he  doth  not  say  how 
many  persons  there  are,  bnt  that,  which   appears   to  us   some- 
what obscure  in  the  Old  Testament,  is  very  plain  in  th< 

For  when  our  Lord  was  baptised  in  Jordan,  the  voice  of  the 
father  was  heard.  Baying,  This  is  my  beloved  Son  :  the  Son 
was  seen  in  the  water  :  and  the  Holy  Ghost  appeared  in  the 
shape  of  a  dove.  This  form  is  also  instituted  by  Christ  in  the 
baptism  of  all  believers.  Baptist  all  nations,  in  the  name 
of  the  Father y  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  ffoly  Ghost,  in 
th*  Gospel  of  Luke,  the  Angel  Gabriel  thus  addressed  Mary, 
the  mother  of  our  Lord  :  The  Holy  Ghost  shall  conu  upon 
d  the  power  of  the  highest  shall  overshadow  thee, 
.-  also  that  holy  thing,  which  shall  be  bom  of  thee, 
.shall  bt  s  m  of  God.     likewise,  the  grace  of  our 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  /ore  of  God,  and  the  communion 
of  the  Holy  Ghost  he  with.  you.  And  there  art  three  that 
bear  record  in  /leaven,  the  Father,  the  Word,  and  the 
Holy  Gh<>«t,  and  these  three  are  one.  In  all  which  places  we 
are"  fully  taught,  that  there  are  three  persons  in  one  only 
divine  essence.  And  although  this  doctrine  far  surpasses  all 
human  understanding ;  nevertheless  we  now  believe  it  by 
means  of  the  Word  of  God,  but  expect  hereafter  to  enjoy  the 
perfect  knowledge  and  benefit  thereof  in  heaven.  Moreover 
we  must  observe  the  particular  offices  and  operations  of  these 
three  persons  toward  us.  The  Father  is  called  our  Creator  by 
his  power  ;  the  Son  is  our  Saviour  and  Redeemer  by  his  blood  ; 
the  Holy  Ghost  is  our  Sanctifier  by  his  dwelling  in  our  hearts. 
This  doctrine  of  the  Holy  Trinity  hath  always  been  defended 
and  maintained  by  the  true  Church,  since  the  times  of  the 
apostles  to  this  very  day  against  the  Jews,  Mohammedans,  and 
some  false  Christians  and  heretics,  as  Marcion,  Manes,  Praxeas, 
Sabellius,  Samosatenus.  Arius,  and  such  like,  who  have  been 
justly  condemned  by  the  orthodox  fathers.  Therefore,  in  this 
point,  we  do  willingly  receive  the  three  creeds,  namely,  that 
of  the  Apostles,  of  Nice,  and  of  Athanasius  :  likewise  that,  which 
conformable  therewit©,  is  agreed  upon  by  the  ancieat  fathers. 


4  I  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 


X. — JESUS   CHRIST    IS   TRUE    AND    ETERNAL   GOD. 

We  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  his  divine  nature, 
is  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God,  begotten  from  eternity,  not 
made  nor  created  (for  then  he  should  be  a  creature),  but  coes- 
sential  and  coeternal  with  the  Father,  the  express  image  of  hi* 
person,  and  the  brightness  of  his  glory,  equal  unto  him  In 
all  things.  He  is  the  Son  of  God,  not  only  from  the  time  that 
he  assumed  our  nature,  but  from  all  eternity,  as  these  testi- 
monies, when  compared  together,  teach  us.  Moses  saith,  that 
God  created  the  world;  and  John  saith,  that  all  thing?. 
were  made  by  that  Word,  which  he  calleth  God  :  and  the 
Apostle  saith,  that  God  made  the  worlds  by  his  Son  ;  Kke- 
wise,  thai  God  created-  all  thing*  by  Jesus  Christ.  There- 
fore it  must  needs  follow,  that  he,  who  is  called  God,  the  Word, 
the  Son,  and  Jesus  Christ,  did  exist  at  that  time  when  all 
things  were  created  by  him.  Therefore  the  prophet  Micah 
saith,  His  goings  forth  hare  been  from  of  old,  from  >  oerlast- 
ing:  and  the  Apostle:  he  hath,  neither  beginning  of  days 
nor  end,  of  life.  He  therefore  is  that  true,  eternal  and  al- 
mighty God,  whom  we  invoke,  worship  and  serve. 

XI. —  THE  HOLY  GHOST  IS  TRUE  AND  ETERN  A.L  GOD. 

We  believe  and  confess  also,  that  the  Holy  Ghost,  from  eter- 
nity, proceeds  from  the  Father  and  Son  ;  and  therefore  is  nei- 
ther made,  created,  nor  begotten,  but  only  proceedeth  from 
both  ;  who  in  order  is  the  third  person  of  the  Holy  Trinity;  of 
one  and  the  same  essence,  majesty  and  glory  with  the  Father, 
and  the  Son  :  and  therefore,  is  the  true  and  eternal  God,  as 
the  Holy  Scripture  teaches  us. 

XII. — OF   THE    CREATION. 

We  believe,  that  the  Father,  by  the  Word,  that  is,  by  his  Son, 
created  of  nothing,  the  heaven,  the  earth,  and  all  creatures, 
as  it  seemed  good  unto  him.  giving  unto  every  creature  its 
being,  shape,  form,  and  several  offices  to  serve  its  Creator  : 
that  he  doth  also  still  uphold  and  govern  them  by  his  eternal 
providence  and  infinite  power,  for  the  service  of  mankind,  to 
the  end  that  man  may  serve  his  God.  He  also  created  the 
angels  good,  to  be  his  messengers  and  to  serve  his  elect :  some 
of  whom  are  fallen  from  that  excellency,  in  which  God  created 
them,  into  everlasting  perdition  ;  and  the  others  have,  by  the 
grace  of  God,  remained  steadfast  and  continued  in  their  primi- 
tive state.  The  devils  and  evil  spirits  are  so  depraved,  that 
they  are  enemies  of  God  and  every  good  thing,  to  the  utmost 
of  their  power,  as  murderers,  watching  to  ruin  the  Church  and 
every  member  thereof,  and  by  their  wicked  stratagems  to  de- 
stroy all;  and  are  therefore,  by  their  own  wickedness,  ad- 
judged to  eternal   damnation,  daily  expecting  their  horrible 


66*tteteiofc  >•}   KAnH.  45 

•  i  ta     Therefore  we  reject  and 
Sadducees,  who  deny  the  existence  of  spirits  and    .    \ 

hat  of  the  Manichees,  who  ass ert4hat  the  devils  have 
their  origin  of  themselves,  and  that  they  are  wicked  of  their 
own  nature,  without  having  been  corrupted. 

xin. — of  divink  raoYronrcB. 

We  believe   that  the  same  God.   after   he   had    created  all 
things,  did   not   forsake  them,    or  give    them  up  to   fortune  of 
chance,  but  that  he  rules  and   governs    them,  according  t< 
holy  will,  so  that  nothing  happens  in  this  world  without  hit 
pointment  :  nevertheless,  God  neither  is  the  author  of,  nor  can 
targed  with,  the  sins  which  are  c<  n -.mined.     For  his  power 
and  goodness  are  so  great    and    incomprehensible,  that  I 
ders   and  executes   his  work   in    the   most   excellent  and  just 
manner,  even  then,  when  devils  and  wicked  men  act  ur.; 
And.  as  to  what  he  doth  surpassing  human  g,  we 

will  not   curiously  inquire   into    it    farther  than  our  capacity 
will  admit  of:  but  with  the    greatest  humility  and  reverence 
adore  the  righteous  judgments  of  God,  which  are  hid  from  is. 
contenting  ourselves  that  we    are    disciples  of  Christ,  to  learn 
only  those  things  which   he  has    revealed  to   u>    b 
without  transgressing   these    limits.     1  hi-    doctrine   affori  i 
unspeakable    consolation,    since   we   are  taught   thereby,   that 
nothing  can  befall  us  by  chance,  but  by  the  direction  of  oui  i 
gracious  and   heavenly    Father:    who  wattles   over  us  with  a 
paternal  care,  keeping  all  creatures  so  under  Ins  power,  that  i.<  r 
a  hair  of  our  head,  dor  they  are  all   numbered),  r.cr  a  spar- 
row can  fall  to  the  ground,  without  the  will  of  cur  Father,  in 
whom    we  do    entirely  trust  :   being  persuaded,  that    he   - 
strains  the  devil  and  all  our  enemies,  that  without  his  will  and 
permission,   they    cannot    hurt  us.     And  therefore,  w  e  reject 
that  damnable  error  of  the  Epicureans. who  say  that  God  re- 
gards nothing,  but  leaves   all  things  to  chance. 

XIV. — Of    THE    CREATION    AND     FALL    OF    HAW,    AND    HIS    INCAPACITY 

ro  mfosm  what  is  truly  good. 
We  befieve  that  God  created  man  out  of  the  dust  of  the 
earth,  and  made  and  formed  him  after  his  own  image  and  like- 
ness, good,  righteous  and  holy,  capable  in  all  things  to  will, 
agreeably  to  the  will  of  God.  But  being  in  honour,  he  under- 
stood it  not.  neither  knew  his  excellency,  but  wilfully  subjected 
himself  to  sin.  and  consequently  to  death  and  the  curse,  giving 
ear  to  the  words  of  the  devil.  For  the  commandment  of  life, 
which  he  had  received,  he  transgressed  ;  and  by  sin  separated 
himself  from  God.  who  ^as  his  true  life,  having  corrupted  his 
whole  nature  ;  whereby  he  made  himself  liable  to  corporal  and 
spiritual  death.     And  being  thus  become  wi<  ge,  and 

corrupt  in  all  his  ways,  he  hath  lost   all   bis   excel  enl    gifts 


<*■§  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

which  he  had  received  from  God,  and  only  retained  a  few  re« 
mains  thereof,  which,  however,  are  sufficient  to  leave  man 
without  excuse ;  for  all  the  light  which  is  in  us  is  changed  into 
darkness,  as  the  Scriptures  teach  us,  saying:  The  light  shi- 
neth  in  darkness,  and  the  darkness  compreti&ndeth  it  not: 
where  St  John  ealleth  men  darkness.  Therefore  we  reject  all 
that  is  taught  repugnant  to  this,  concerning  the  free  will  of 
man  ;  since  man  is  but  a  slave  to  sin,  and  lias  nothing  of  him- 
self, unless  it  is  given  him  from  heaven.  For  who  may  pre- 
sume to  boast,  that  he  of  himself  can  do  any  good,  since 
Christ  saith,  No  man  can  come  to  me,  except  the  Father 
which  hath  sent  me,  draw  him  t  Who  will  glory  in  his  own 
will,  who  understands,  that  to  be  carnally  minded,  is  enmity 
against  God  ?  Who  can  speak  of  his  knowledge,  since  the 
natural  man  receiveth  not  the  things  of  the  Spirit  ofGodt 
In  short,  who  dare  suggest  any  thought,  since  he  knows  that 
we  are  not  sufficient  of  ourselves  to  think  any  thing  as  of 
ourselves,  but  that  ou r  sufficiency  is  of  God  f  And  there- 
fore what  the  apostle  saith  ought  justly  to  be  held  sure  and 
firm,  that  God  worketh  in  us  both  to  /rill  and  to  do  of  his 
good  pleasure.  For  there  is  no  will  nor  understanding,  con- 
formable to  the  divine  will  and  understanding,  but  what  Christ 
hath  wrought  in  man  :  which  he  teaches  us  when  he  saith, 
Without  me  ye  can  do  nothing. 

XV. — OF   ORIGINAL   SIN. 

We  believe  that,  through  the  disobedience  of  Adam,  original 
sin  is  extended  to  all  mankind  ;  which  is  a  corruption  of  the 
whole  nature,  and  an  hereditary  disease,  wherewith  infants 
themselves  are  infected  even  in  their  mother's  womb,  and 
which  produceth  in  man  all  sorts  of  sin,  being  in  him  as  a  root 
thereof;  and  therefore  is  so  vile  and  abominable  in  the  sight 
of  God,  that  it  is  sufficient  to  condemn  all  mankind.  Nor  is  it 
by  any  means  abolished  or  done  away  by  baptism;  since  sin 
always  issues  forth  from  this  woful  source,  as  water  from  a 
fountain  :  notwithstanding  it  is  not  imputed  to  the  children  of 
God  unto  condemnation,  but  by  his  grace  and  mercy  is  for- 
given them.  Not  that  they  should  rest  securely  in  sin,  but 
that  a  sense  of  this  corruption  should  make  believers  often  to 
sigh,  desiring  to  be  delivered  from  this  body  of  death.  Where- 
fore we  reject  the  error  of  the  Pelagians,  who  assert  that  sin 
proceeds  only  from  imitation. 

XVI. — OF   ETERNAL   ELECTION. 

We  believe  that  all  the  posterity  of  Adam,  being  thus  fallen 
into  perdition  and  ruin,  by  the  sin  of  our  first  parents,  God 
then  did  manifest  himself  such  as  he  is  ;  that  is  to  say,  merciful 
and  just  :  merciful,  since  he  delivers  and  preserves  from  this 
perdition  all  whom  he,  in  his  eternal  and  unchangeable  coun- 


eoKFtseio*  oft  f.uth.  4*' 


cil,  of  11.  bath  elected   m   Q  -  Lord, 

without  any  respect  to  their  works  :  - 
the  fall  and  perdition  wherein  they 


without  any  respect  to  their  works :  just,  In  leaving  others  In 
I  ami  perdition  wherein  they  have  involved  themselves. 


xvn.—  of   THl   M00VBRYO1   FALLEN   MAN. 

We  beBere  that  our  most  gracious  God.  in  his  admirable 
rrisdom  and  -r Ine98,seeing  thai  man  had  thus  thrown  him- 
self into  temporal  and  spiritual  death,  and  made  himself 
wholly  miserable,  was  pleased  to  seek  and  comfort  him.  when 
he  trembling  fled  from  his  presence,  promising  him  that  he 
who  should  be  made  of  a  woman,  to 
bruise  the  head  of  the  serpent^  and  would  make  him  happy. 

XVIII. — OF    THF    INTARNATIoN    Of    JESUS    »  HRIST. 

We   confess,   therefore,   that    God   did    fulfil  the  promise, 
which  he  made  to  the  fathers,  by  the  mouth   of  his  holy  pro- 
hen  he  sent  into  the  world,  at  the  time  appointed  by 
'.vii.  only  begotten  and   eternal  -Son.  who  took  upon 
him  the  form  of  a  servant,  and  became  like  wnto  men, 
really  assuming  the  true  human  nature,  with    all  its  infirmities, 
pted,  being  conceived  in  the  womb  of  the  blessed  \  ir 
irin  Mary,  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  without  the   means 
of  man':  and   did   not   only  assume   human    nature   as  to   the 
body,  but  also  a  true  human  soul, that  he  might  be  a  real  man. 
For  since  the  soul  was  lost  as  well  as  the  body,  H  was  necessary 
that  he  should  take  both  upon  him.  to  save   both.     Therefore, 
we  confess,  (in  opposition  to   the  heresy  of  the   Anabaptists, 
who  deny  that   Christ   assumed  human  flesh  of   his  mother), 
that  Christ  is  become  <i  partaker  of  the  flesh   "h<i  blood  of 
the  children  ;  that  he  i<  a  fruit  of  the  loin*  of  David  after 
the  flesh:    made  of  the  sen  I  oj  David  according  to  the 
i  fruit  of  the  womb  of  the  Virgin   Mary,  made  oj  ■> 

:    a  branch  of  David:    a  shoot   of    the  root   or  JeSSi 

sprung  from  the  tribe  ofJudah  :  descended  from  the  Jew* 
fing  to  the  flesh ;  of  the  need  of  Abraham,  nines  he 

took  upon  him  the  seed  ofAbraha  'ike  unto 

hie  brethren  hi  oil  ti  vcepted:  so  that  in  truth  he 

^  our  Immantel,  that  is  to  say,  God  with  a*. 

XIX. — OF     THE    FNI"N     AND    M-TFNrTION    OF     THF    TWO     NATURE?    IN 
THF    PERSON    OF    CHRIST. 

We  believe  that  by  this  conception,  the  person  of  the  Son  is 
inseparably  united  and  connected  with  the  human  nature;  so 
that  there  are  not  two  Sons  of  God,  nor  two  person*,  but  two 
natures  united  in  one  single  person  :  yet  each  nature  retain? 
its  own  distinct  properties  As  then  the  divine  nature  hath 
always  r^w*rined  uncreated,  without  hesinning-  of  day! 
of  life,  hllinsr  heaven  and  earth  :  so  also  hath  th«  human  na- 


&8  Doctrinal  standards, 

ture  not  lost  its  properties,  but  remained  a  creature,  having 
beginning  of  days,  being  a  finite  nature,  and  retaining  all  the 
properties  of  a  real  body.  And  though  he  hath  by  his  resur- 
rection given  immortality  to  the  same,  nevertheless  he  hath 
not  changed  the  reality  of  his  human  nature  ;  forasmuch  as 
our  salvation  and  resurrection  also  depend  on  the  reality  of 
his  body.  But  these  two  natures  are  so  closely  united  in  one 
person,  that  they  were  not  separated  even  by  his  death. 
Therefore  that  which  he,  when  dying,  commended  into  the 
hands  of  his  Father,  was  a  real  human  spirit,  departing  from 
his  body.  But  in  the  mean  time  the  divine  nature  always  re- 
mained united  with  the  human,  even  when  he  lay  in  the 
grave  :  and  the  Godhead  did  not  cease  to  be  in  him,  any  more 
than  it  did  when  he  was  an  infant,  though  it  did  not  so  clearly 
manifest  itself  for  a  while.  Wherefore  we  confess,  that  he  is 
very  God  and  very  Man  ;  very  God  by  his  power  to  conquer 
death ;  and  very  man  that  he  might  die  for  us  according  to 
the  infirmity  of  his  flesh. 

XX. GOD   HATH    MANIFESTED   HIS  JUSTICE    AND    MERCY    IN    CHRIST. 

We  believe  that  God,  who  is  perfectly  merciful  and  just,  sent 
his  Son  to  assume  that  nature  in  which  the  disobedience  was 
committed,  to  make  satisfaction  in  the  same,  and  to  bear  the 
punishment  of  sin  by  his  most  bitter  passion  and  death.  God 
therefore  manifested  his  justice  against  his  Son,  when  he  laid 
our  iniquities  upon  him ;  and  poured  forth  his  mercy  and 
goodness  on  us,  who  were  guilty  and  worthy  of  damnation,  out 
of  mere  and  perfect  love,  giving  his  Son  unto  death  for  usv 
and  raising  him  for  our  justification,  that  through  him  we  might 
obtain  immortality  and  life  eternal. 

XXI — OF   THE   SATISFACTION  OF  CHRIST,  OUR   ONLY  HIGH  PRIEST, 
FOR    US. 

We  believe  that  Jesus  Christ  is  ordained  with  an  oath  to  be 
an  everlasting  High  Priest,  after  the  omer  of  Melchisedec  : 
who  hath  presented  himself  in  our  behalf  before  his  Father,  to 
appease  his  wrath  by  his  full  satisfaction,  by  offering  himself 
on  the  tree  of  the  cross,  and  pouring  out  his  precious  blood  to 
purge  away  our  sins  :  as  the  prophets  had  foretold.  For  it  is 
written,  He  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he  was 
bruised  for  our  iniquities :  the  chastisement  of  our  peace 
was  upon  him,  and  with  Iris  stripes  we  <irv  healed:  he  was 
drought  as  a  lamb  to  the  slaughter,  and  numbered  with 
the  transgressors  :  and  condemned  by  Pontius  Pilate  as  a 
malefactor,  though  he  had  first  declared  him  innocent.  There- 
fore, he  restored  that  which  he  took  not  away,  and  suffered 
the  just  for  the  unjust,  as  well  in  his  body  as  soul,  feeling  the 
terrible  punishment  which  our  sins  had  merited  ;  insomuch 
that  his  szceat  became  like  unto  drops  of  blood  falling  on 


!f   Oi     I  MTH.  49 

He  called  out  |   God,wAyA 

>  met     And  he  raftered  all  this  for  the  remission  of 
our  sins.  Wherefore  we  justly  say  with  the  Apostle  Paul,  that  ice 
othina^but  .A  •  "  ••>''.'/;  IM  count 

U  l  excelU  n  ~y  of  tA  t  fen  i, re- 
in  whose  wounds   we   find 
all  manner  of  consolation.     Neither  is  it  necessary  to  - 
invent  any  other  means  of  being  reconciled  to  God,  than  this 
only  sacrifice,  by  which  believers  are  made  per- 

fect for  ever.  This  is  also  the  reason  why  he  w^  called  by 
the  angel  of  God.  Jesus,  that  is  to  say,  Saviour,  because  he 
should  save  his  people  from  their  sins. 

XXII. — OF    OUR   JUSTIFICATION    THROUGH    FAITH    IX    JESUS    CHRIST. 

.ieve  that,  to  attain  the  true  knowledge  of  this  great 
mystery,  the  Holy  Ghost  kindleth  in  our  hearts  an  upright 
faith,  which  embraces  Jesus  Christ  with  all  his  merits,  appro- 
priates him.  and  seeks  nothing  more  besides  him.  For  it  must 
.'her  that  all  things  which  are  requisite  to  our 
salvation  are  not  in  Jesus  Christ,  or  if  all  things  are  in  him, 
that  then  those,  wh  si  through  faith,  have 

complete  salvation  in  Him.  Therefore,  for  any  to  assert  that 
Christ  is  not  sufficient,  but  that  Something  more  is  required  be- 
sides him.  would  be  too  gross  a  blasphemy  ;  for  hence  it  would 
follow,  that  Christ  was  but  half  a  Saviour.  Therefore  we  justly 
say  with  Paul,  that  we  are  justified  by  faith  alone, 
faith  without  works.  However,  to  speak  more  clearly,  we 
do  not  mean  that  faith  itself  justifies  us.  for  it  i*  only  an  instru- 
ment with  which  we  embrace  Christ  our  Righteousness.  But 
Jesus  Christ,  imputing  to  us  all  his  merits,  and  so  many  holy 
works  which  he  hath  done  for  us  and  in  our  stead,  is  our 
Righteousness.  And  faith  is  an  instrument  that  keeps  us  in 
communion  with  him  in  all  his  benefits,  which,  when  become 
ours,  are  more  than  sufficient  to  acquit  us  of  our  sins. 

XXIII. — OUR   JUSTIFICATION'     CONSISTS    IN     THE     FORGIVENESS    OF    SIN 
AND   THE    IMPUTATION    OF    CHRIST'S   RIGHTEOUSNESS. 

"We  believe  that  our  salvation  consists  in  the  remission  of 
our  sins  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  and  that  therein  our  righteous- 
ness before  God  is  implied  ;  as  David  and  Paul  teach  us.  de- 
claring this  to  be  the  happiness  of  man.  that  God  imputes 
righteousness  to  him  without  works.  And  the  same  Apostle 
saith.  that  we  an  -1 a  by  hi*  grace,  through 

the  redemption  wA  \  mi  Christ.    And  therefore 

we  always  hold  fast  this  foundation,  ascribing  all  the  elory  to 
God,  humbling  ourselves  before  him,  and  acknowledging  our- 
selves to  be  such  as  we  really  are.  without  presuming  to  trust 
In  any  thing  in  ourselves,  or  in  any  merit  of  ours,  reiving  and 


00  Doctrinal  standard*. 

resting  upon  the  obedience  of  Christ  crucified  alone,  which  be- 
conies  ours,  when  we  believe  in  him.  This  is  sufficient  to 
cover  aW  our  iniquities,  and  to  give  us  confidence  in  appiva  :fc- 
ing  to  God ;  freeing  the  conscience  of  fear,  terror,  and  dread. 
without  following  the  example  of  our  first  father,  Adam,  who, 
trembling,  attempted  to  cover  himself  with  fig  leaves.  And 
verily,  if  we  should  appear  before  God,  relying  on  ourselves 
or  on  any  other  creature,  though  ever  so  little,  we  should 
alas  !  be  consumed.  And  therefore  every  one  must  pray  with 
David:  0  Lord,  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant: 
for  in  thy  right  shall  no  man  living  be  justified, 

XXIV. — OF   MAN'    SaNCTIFICATION   AND    GOOD   WORKS. 

We  believe  that  this  true  faith  being  wrought  in  man  by  the 
hearing  of  the  Word  of  God,  and  the  operation  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  doth  regenerate  and  make  him  a  new  man,  causing 
him  to  live  a  n--w  life,  and  freeing  him  from  the  bondage  of 
sin.  Therefore  it  is  so  far  from  being  true,  that  this  justifying 
faith  makes  men  remiss  in  a  pious  and  holy  life,  that  on  the 
contrary  without  it  they  would  never  do  any  thing  out  of  love 
to  God,  but  only  out  of  self-love  or  fear  of  damnation.  There- 
fore it  is  impossible  that  this  holy  faith  can  be  unfruitful  in 
man :  for  we  do  not  speak  of  a  vain  faith,  but  of  such  a  faith, 
as  is  called  in  Scripture,  a  faith  that  worketh  by  lore,  which 
excites  man  to  the  practice  of  those  works,  which  God  has 
commanded  in  his  Word.  Which  works  as  they  proceed  from 
the  good  root  of  faith,  are  good  and  acceptable  in  the  sight 
of  God,  for  as  much  as  they  are  all  sanctified  by  his  grace  : 
howbeit  they  are  of  no  account  towards  our  justification.  For 
it  is  by  faith  in  Christ  that  we  are  justified,  even  before  we  do 
good  works,  otherwise  they  could  not  be  good  works,  any 
more  than  the  fruit  of  a  tree  can  be  good,  before  the  tree 
itself  is  good.  Therefore  we  do  good  works,  but  not  to  merit 
by  them,  (for  what  can  we  merit?)  nay,  we  are  beholden  to 
God  for  the  good  works  we  do,  and  not  he  to  us.  since  it  is  he 
that  worketh  in  us  Loth  to  will  and  to  do  of  his  good  plea- 
sure. Let  us  therefore  attend  to  what  is  written,  When  ye 
shall  hare  done  all  those  tilings  which  are  commanded 
you,  say  ice  are  unprofitable  servants:  ice  hart  done  thai 
ichich  was  our  duty  to  do.  In  the  mean  time,  we  do  not 
deny  that  God  rewards  good  works,  but  it  is  through  his  grace 
that  he  crowns  his  gifts.  Moreover,  though  we  do  good  works, 
we  do  not  found  our  salvation  upon  them ;  for  we  can  do  no 
work  but  what  is  polluted  by  our  flesh,  and  also  punishable ; 
and  although  we  could  perform  such  works,  still  the  remem- 
brance of  one  sin  is  sufficient  to  make  God  reject  them.  Thus, 
then,  we  should  always  be  in  doubt,  tossed  to  and  fro  without 
any  certainty,  and  poor  consciences  would  be  continually 
vexed,  if  they  relied  not  on  the  merits  of  the  suffering  and 
death  of  our  Saviour. 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH.  $\ 

XXV  UBHBM    OF   THK   CmMORUI    LAW. 

W(  Here  thai  the  ceremonies  and  figures  of  the  la 
At  the  coming  of  Christ,  and  thai  all  the  shadows  are  accom- 
plished;  bo  thai  the  use  of  them  must  he  abolished  amongst 
Christians :  yel  the  truth  ami  substance  of  them  remain  with 
us  in  Jesus  Christ,  in  whom  they  have  their  completion.  In 
the  mean  time,  we  still  use  the  testimonies  taken  out  «»f  the 
law  and  the  prophets,  to  confirm  as  in  the  doctrine  of  the 
Gospel,  and  to  regulate  our  life  in  all  honesty,  to  the  glory  of 
Qod,  according  to  his  will. 

xxvi. — of  Christ's  nrrKacLSSi   n. 

We  believe  that  we  have  no  access  unto  God,  save  alone 
through  the  only  Mediator  and  Advocate.  Jesus  Christ  the 
righteous,  who  therefore  became  man.  having  united  in  one 
person  the  divine  and  human  natures,  that  we  men  might  have 
access  to  the  divine  Majesty,  which  access  would  otherwise  he 
barred  against  us.  But  this  Mediator,  whom  the  Father  hath 
appointed  between  him  and  us.  ought  in  no  wise  to  affright  us 
y  his  majesty,  or  cause  us  to  seek  another  according  to  our 
fancy.  For  there  is  no  creature  either  in  heaven  or  on  earth, 
who  loveth  us  more  than  Jesus  Christ  ;  who,  though  hi 
the  farm  of  Godt  yetmadt  himself  of  n<>  reputation,  and 
toot  upon  him  the  form  of  a  man,  and  of  a  servant  for 
usy  and  was  made  like  unto  his  brethren  in  ail  things,  if, 
then,  we  should  <eek  for  another  mediator,  who  would  be  well 
affected  towards  us,  whom  could  we  fiml,  who  loved  us  more 
than  he  who  laid  down  his  life  for  us,  even  when  we  were  his 
enemies?  And  if  we  seek  for  one  who  hath  power  and 
majesty,  who  is  there  who  hath  so  much  of  both  as  he  who 
sits  at  the  rigid  hand  of  his  Father,  and  who  hath  all  power 
in  heaven  and  on  earth  t  And  who  will  sooner  be  heard 
than  the  own  well  beloved  Son  of  God?  Therefore  it  was  only 
through  diffidence  that  this  practice  of  dishonouring  instead 
of  honouring  the  saints,  was  introduced,  doing  that,  which 
they  never  have  done  nor  required,  but  have  on  the  contrary 
steadfastly  rejected  according  to  their  bounden  duty,  as  appears 
by  their  writings.  Neither  must  we  plead  here  our  unworthi- 
ness  ;  for  the  meaning  is  not  that  we  should  offer  our  prayers 
to  God  on  account  of  our  own  worthiness,  but  only  on  account 
of  the  excellency  and  worthiness  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
whose  righteousness  is  become  ours  by  faith.  Therefore  the 
Apostle,  to  remove  this  foolish  fear  or  rather  distrust  from  us, 
justly  saith,  that  Jesus  Christ  was  made  like  unto  his 
brethren  in  all  thin  a*,  that  he  might  he  a  merciful  and 
faithful  high  priest,  to  make  reconciliation  for  th> 
the  people.     Fur  in   that  he  himself  hath   » 

tempted,    he    U    aide    to    SUCCOUr    them     that    ai  e    tempted. 

And  further  to  encourage  us,  he  adds,  Seeing  then  that  id 


52  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 

hare  a  g)-eat  high  priest,  that  i*  passetl  into  the  heavens, 
Jesus  the  Son  of  God ',  let  us  hold  fast  our  profession.  For 
we  have  not  an  high  priest  which  cannot  be  touched  with 
the  feeling  of  our  infirmities;  but  was  in  all  poinU 
tempted  like  as  we  are,  yet  without  sin.  Let  us  therefor* 
come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain 
mercy,  and  jind  grace  to  help  in  tun?  of  reed.  The  same 
Apostle  saith,  Having  boldness  to  enter  into  the  holiest  by 
the  blood  of  Jesus;  let  us  draw  near  with  a  true  heart  in 
full  assurance  of  faith,  etc.  Likewise,  <  'hrist  hath  an  un- 
changeable priesthood,  wherefore  he  is  able  also  to  save 
them  to  the  uttermost,  that  come  unto  God  by  him,  seeing 
he  ever  liveth  to  make  intercession  for  them.  What  more 
can  be  required?  since  Christ  himself  saith,  /  am  the  way, 
and  the  truth,  and  the  life;  nomancometh  unto  the  Fa- 
ther but  by  me.  To  what  purpose  should  we  then  seek 
another  advocate,  since  it  hath  pleased  God  to  give  us  his  own 
Son  as  an  advocate?  Let  us  not  forsake  him  to  take  another, 
or  rather  to  seek  after  another,  without  ever  being  able  to  find 
him;  for  God  well  knew,  when  he  gave  him  to  us,  that  we  were 
sinners.  Therefore,  according  to  the  command  of  Christ,  we 
call  upon  the  heavenly  Father  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  only 
Mediator,  as  we  are  taught  in  the  Lord's  prayer;  being  as- 
sured that  whatever  we  ask  of  the  Father  in  his  name  will  be 
granted. 

XXVTI. — OF   THE   CATHOLIC    CHURCH. 

We  believe  and  profess  one  catholic  or  universal  Church, 
which  is  an  holy  congregation  of  true  Christian  believers,  all 
expecting  their  salvation  in  Jesus  Christ,  being  washed  by  his 
blood,  sanctified  and  sealed  by  the  Holy  Ghost.  This  Church 
hath  been  from  the  beginning  of  the  world,  and  will  be  to  the 
end  thereof;  which  is  evident  from  this,  that  Christ  is  an 
eternal  king,  which,  without  subjects,  cannot  be.  And  this 
holy  Church  is  preserved  or  supported  by  God  against  the 
rage  of  the  whole  world  ;  though  she  sometimes  (for  a  while) 
appear  very  small,  and  in  the  eyes  of  men,  to  be  reduced  to 
nothing:  as  during  the  perilous  reign  of  Ahab.  the  Lord  re- 
served unto  him  seven  thousand  men.  who  had  not  bowed 
their  knees  to  Baal.  Furthermore,  this  holy  Church  is  not 
confined,  bound,  or  limited  to  a  certain  place  or  to  certain 
persons,  but  is  spread  and  dispersed  over  the  whole  world ; 
and  yet  is  joined  and  united  with  heart  and  will,  by  the  power 
of  faith,  in  one  and  the  same  Spirit. 

XXVIII. — EVERT    ONE     IS    BOUND    TO    JOIN    HIMSELF    TO     THE     TRUE 
CHURCH. 

We  believe,  since  this  holy  congregation  is  an  assemblage 
of  those  who  are  saved,  and  out  of  it  there  is  no  salvation, 
that  no  person  of  whatsoever  state  or  condition  he  may  be. 


OONVBtSIOS    OF   FAITH.  3$ 

ouch*  to  withdraw  himself,  to  live  in  a  separate  state  from  it  ; 
but  that  all  men  are  in  duty  bound  to  join  and  unite  thera- 
«f  Ives  with  it;  maintaining  the  unity  of  the  Church;  submit- 
ting themselves  to  the  doctrine  and  discipline  thereof;  bowing 
their  necto  under  the  yoke  of  Jesus  Christ ;  and  w  mutual 
members  ol  the  same  body,  serring  to  the  edification  of  the 
brethren,  according  to  the  talents  God  has  given  them.  And 
that  this  may  be  the  more  effectually  observed,  it  is  the  duty 
of  all  believer?,  according  to  the  Word  of  God,  to  separate 
themselves  from  all  those  who  do  not  belong  to  the  Church, 
and  to  join  themselves  to  this  congregation,  wheresoever  God 
hath  established  it,  even  thousrh  the  magistrates  and  edicts  of 
princes  were  against  it ;  yea,  though  they  should  suffer  death, 
or  any  other  corporal  punishment.  Therefore  all  those  who 
separate  themselves  from  the  same  or  do  not  join  themselves 
to  it,  act  contrary  to  the  ordinance  of  God. 

XXIX.—  OF   THE    MARKS    OF    THE    TRt'E    CHrRCH.    AND    WHEREIN    5HB 
DIFFERS    FROM    THE    FALSE    CHUKCH. 

We  believe  that  we  ought  diligently  and  circumspectly  to 
discern  from  the  Word  of  God,  which  is  the  true  Church,  since 
all  sects  which  are  in  Hie  world  assume  to  themselves  the 
name  of  the  Church.  But  we  speak  not  here  of  hypocrites, 
who  are  mixed  in  the  Church  with  the  good,  yet  are  not  of  the 
Church,  though  externally  in  it  ;  but  we  say  that  the  body  and 
communion  of  the  true  Church,  must  be  distinguished  from  all 
se^ts.  who  call  themselves  the  Church.  The  marks  by  which 
the  true  Church  is  known  are  these  :  if  the  pure  doctrine  of 
the  Gospel  is  preached  therein  ;  if  she  maintains  the  pure 
administration  of  the  sacraments  as  instituted  by  Christ  ;  if 
church  discipline  is  exercised  in  punishing  of  sin  :  in  short,  if 
all  things  are  managed  according  to  the  pure  Word  of  God,  all 
things  contrary  thereto  rejected:  and  Jesus  Christ  acknow- 
ledged as  the  only  Head  of  the  Church  Hereby  the  true 
Church  may  certainly  be  known,  from  which  no  man  has  a 
right  to  separate  himself.  With  respect  to  those  who  are  mem- 
bers of  the  Church,  they  may  be  known  by  the  marks  r»f 
Christians:  namely,  by  faith;  and  when  they  have  received 
Jesus  Christ  the  only  Saviour,  they  avoid  sin,  follow  after 
righteousness,  love  the  true  Hod  and  their  neighbour,  neither 
turn  aside  to  the  risrht  or  left,  and  crucify  the  flesh  with  the 
works  thereof.  Rut  this  i?  not  to  be  understood,  as  if  there 
did  not  remain  in  th^m  ereat  infirmities;  but  they  fight  aeainst 
them  through  the  Spirit,  all  the  days  of  their  life,  continually 
taking  their  refuore  in  the  blood,  death,  passion,  and  obedience 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  ichom  they  hare  remission  of 
sins  through  faith  in  Turn  As  for  the  false  church,  she 
ascribes  more  power  and  authority  to  herself  and  her  ordi 
uances,  than  to  the  Word  of  God,  and  will  not  submit  herself 


54  DOCTRIXAL     STANDARDS. 

to  the  yoke  of  Christ.  Neither  does  she  administer  the 
Sacraments,  as  appointed  by  Christ  in  his  Word,  but  adds  to 
and  takes  from  them,  as  she  thinks  proper  ;  she  relieth  more 
upon  men  than  upon  Christ;  and  persecutes  those,  who  live 
holily  according  to  the  Word  of  God,  and  rebuke  her  for  her 
errors,  covetousness  and  idolatry.  These  two  churches  are 
easily  known  and  distinguished  from  each  other. 

XXX.— CONCERNING     THE     GOVERNMENT     OF,    AND    OFFICES    IN,    THE 
CHURCH. 

We  believe  that  this  true  Church  must  be  governed  by  the 
spiritual  policy,  which  our  Lord  has  taught  us  in  his  Word; 
namely,  that  there  must  be  ministers  or  pastors,  to  preach  the 
Word  of  God.  and  to  administer  the  Sacraments  ;  also  elders 
and  deacons,  who,  together  with  the  pastors,  form  the  council 
of  the  Church  :  that  by  these  means  the  true  religion  may  be 
preserved,  and  the  true  doctrine  every  where  propagated, 
likewise  transgressors  punished  and  restrained  by  spiritual 
means;  also  that  the  poor  and  distressed  may  be  relieved  and 
comforted,  according  to  their  necessities.  By  these  means 
every  thing  will  be  carried  on  in  the  Church  with  good  order 
and  decency,  when  faithful  men  are  chosen,  according  to  the 
rule  prescribed  by  St.  Paul  in  his  epistle  to  Timothy. 

XXXI. — OF    THE    MINISTERS,    FLDKRS    AND    DKACONS. 

We  believe  that  the  ministers  of  God's  Word,  and  the  elders 
and  deacons,  ought  to  be  chosen  to  their  respective  offices  by 
a  lawful  election  by  the  Church,  with  calling  upon  the  name 
of  the  Lord,  and  in  that  order  which  the  Word  of  God  teach- 
eth.  Therefore  every  one  must  take  heed,  not  to  intrude  him- 
self by  indecent  means,  but  is  bound  to  wait  till  it  shall  please 
God  to  call  him  :  that  he  may  have  testimony  of  his  calling, 
and  be  certain  and  assured  that  it  is  of  the  Lord.  As  for  the 
ministers  of  God's  Word,  they  have  equally  the  same  power 
and  authority  wheresoever  they  are,  as  they  are  all  ministers 
of  Christ,  the  only  universal  Bishop,  and  the  only  Head  of  the 
Church.  Moreover,  that  this  holy  ordinance  of  God  may  not 
be  violated  or  slighted,  we  say  that  every  one  ought  to  esteem 
the  ministers  of  God's  Word  and  the  elders  of  the  Church 
very  highly  for  Vneir  work's  sake,  and  be  at  peace  with  them 
without  murmuring,  strife,  or  contention,  as  much  as  possible. 

XXXII. — OF   THE   ORDER    AND   DISCIPLINE   OF    THE   CHURCH. 

In  the  mean  time  we  believe,  though  it  is  useful  and  bene- 
ficial, that  those  who  are  rulers  of  the  Church,  institute  and 
establish  certain  ordinances  among  themselves  for  maintain- 
ing the  body  of  the  Church  ;  yet  they  ought  studiously  to  take 
care,  that  they  do  not  depart  from  those  things  which  Christ, 


CO\FE**ION    OF    F\ITII.  55 

our  only  master,  hath  instituted.  And  therefore,  we  reject  all 
human  inventions,  and  all  laws  which  man  would  introduce 
into  the  worship  of  God,  thereby  to  hind  and  compel  the  con- 
science, in  any  manner  whatever.  Therefore  we  admit  only 
of  that,  which  tends  to  nourish  and  preserve  concord  and 
unity,  and  to  keep  all  men  In  obedience  to  God.  For  this 
purpose,  excommunication  or  church  discipline  is  requisite 
with  the  several  circumstances  belonging  to  it,  according  to 
the  Word  of  God. 

XXXIII. — OF   THE    SACRAMENTS. 

We  believe  that  our  gracious  God,  on  account  of  our  weak- 
ness and  infirmities,  hath  ordained  the  Sacraments  for  us, 
thereby  to  seal  unto  us  his  promises,  and  to  be  pledges  of  the 
good  will  and  grace  of  God  towards  us,  and  also  to  nourish. 
and  strengthen  our  faith  ;  which  he  hath  joined  to  the  Word 
of  the  Gospel,  the  better  to  present  to  our  senses,  both  that 
which  he  signifies  to  us  by  his  Word,  and  that  which  he  works 
inwardly  in  our  hea<?U.  thereby  assuring  and  confirming  in  us 
the  salvation  which  he  imparts  to  us.  For  they  are  visible 
signs  and  seals  of  an  inward  and  invisible  thing,  by  means 
whereof,  God  worketh  in  us  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Therefore  the  signs  are  not  in  vain  or  insignificant,  so  as  to 
deceive  us.  For  Jesus  Christ  is  the  true  object  presented  by 
them,  without  whom  they  would  be  of  no  moment  Moreover, 
we  are  satisfied  with  the  number  of  Sacraments,  which  Christ 
our  Lord  hath  instituted,  winch  are  two  only,  namely,  the  Sa- 
crament of  Baptism,  and  the  Holy  Supper  of  our  Lord  Jesu? 
Christ. 

XXXIV.— OF    HOLV    BAPTISM. 

We  believe  and  confess  that  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  end  of 
the  law,  hath  made  an  end,  by  the  shedding  of  his  blood,  of 
all  other  sheddings  of  blood  which  men  could  or  would  make 
as  a  propitiation  or  satisfaction  for  sin;  and  that  he,  having 
abolished  circumcision,  which  was  done  with  blood,  hath  insti- 
tuted the  Sacrament  of  Baptism  instead  thereof;  by  which  we 
are  received  into  the  Church  of  God,  and  separated  from  all 
other  people  and  strange  religions,  that  we  may  wholly  belong 
to  him,  whose  ensign  and  banner  we  bear:  and  which  serves 
as  a  testimony  unto  us,  that  he  will  for  ever  be  our  gracious 
God  and  Father.  Therefore  he  has  commanded  all  those,  who 
are  his,  to  be  baptized  with  pure  water,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost:  thereby 
signifying  to  us,  that  as  water  washeth  away  the  filth  of  the 
body,  when  poured  upon  it,  and  is  seen  on  the  body  of  the 
baptized,  when  sprinkled  upon  him  ;  so  doth  the  blood  of 
Christ,  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  internally  sprinkle 
the  soul,  cleanse  it  from  its  sins,  and  regenerate  us  from  chil- 
dren of  wrath  unto  children  of  God.      Not  that  this  i?  effected 


M  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

by  the  external  water,  but  by  the  sprinkling  of  the  precious 
blood  of  the  Son  of  G-od  ;  who  is  our  Red  Sea  through  which 
we  must  pass,  to  escape  the  tyranny  of  Pharaoh,  that  is,  the 
devil,  and  to  enter  into  the  spiritual  Land  of  Canaan.  There- 
fore, the  ministers  on  their  part,  administer  the  Sacrament, 
and  that  which  is  visible,  but  our  Lord  giveth  that  which  is 
signified  by  the  Sacrament,  namely,  the  gifts  and  invisible 
grace;  washing,  cleansing  and  purging  our  souls  of  all  filth 
and  unrighteousness;  renewing  our  hearts  and  filling  them 
with  all  comfort;  giving  unto  us  a  true  assurance  of  his 
fatherly  goodness ;  putting  on  us  the  new  man,  and  putting 
off  the  old  man  with  all  his  deeds.  Therefore,  we  believe, 
that  every  man,  who  is  earnestly  studious  of  obtaining  life 
eternal,  ought  to  be  but  once  baptized  with  this  only  Baptism, 
without  ever  repeating  the  same  :  since  we  cannot  be  born 
twice.  Neither  doth  this  Baptism  only  avail  us,  at  the  time 
when  the  water  is  poured  upon  us  and  received  by  us,  but  also 
through  the  whole  course  of  our  life;  therefore,  we  detest  the 
error  of  the  Anabaptists,  who  are  not  content  with  the  one 
only  baptism  they  have  once  received,  and  moreover  condemn 
the  baptism  of  the  infants  of  believers,  whom  we  believe  ought 
to  be  baptized  and  sealed  with  the  sign  of  the  covenant,  as 
the  children  in  Israel  formerly  were  circumcised  upon  the 
same  promises,  which  are  made  unto  our  children.  And,  in- 
deed, Christ  shed  his  blood  no  less  for  the  washing  of  the  chil- 
dren of  the  faithful,  than  for  adult  persons  ;  and,  therefore, 
they  ought  to  receive  the  sign  and  sacrament  of  that,  which 
Christ  hath  done  for  them  ;  a3  the  Lord  commanded  in  the 
law,  that  they  should  be  made  partakers  of  the  sacrament  of 
Christ's  suffering  and  death,  shortly  after  they  were  born,  by 
offering  for  them  a  Iamb,  which  was  a  sacrament  of  Jesus 
Christ.  Moreover,  what  Circumcision  was  to  the  Jews,  that 
Baptism  is  to  our  children.  And  for  this  reason,  Paul  calls 
Baptism  the  Circumcision  of  Christ. 

XXXV. — OF   THE   HOLY   SUPPER   OF   OCP    LORD   JESUS   CHRIST 

We  believe  and  confess  that  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  did 
ordain  and  institute  the  Sacrament  of  the  Holy  Supper,  to 
nourish  aud  support  those  whom  he  hath  already  regenerated 
and  incorporated  into  his  family,  which  is  his  Church.  Now 
those,  who  are  regenerated,  have  in  then  a  twofold  life,  the 
one  corporal  and  temporal,  which  they  have  from  the  first 
birth,  and  is  common  to  all  men:  the  other  spiritual  and  hea- 
venly, which  is  given  them  in  their  second  birth,  which  is  ef- 
fected by  the  word  of  the  Gospel,  in  the  communion  of  the 
body  of  Christ ;  and  this  life  is  not  common,  but  is  peculiar  to 
God's  elect.  In  like  manner  God  hath  given  us,  for  the  sup- 
port of  the  bodily  and  earthly  life,  earthly  and  common  bread, 
which  U  subservient  thereto,  and  is  common  to  all  men,  even 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH. 

as  life  itself.  But  for  the  support  of  the  spiritual  and  heavenly 
life,  which  believers  have,  he  hath  sent  a  living  hread,  which 
•  .1  from  heaven,  namely,  Jesus  Christ,  who  nourishes 
and  strengthens  the  spiritual  life  of  believers,  when  they  eat 
him,  that  a  to  say,  when  they  apply  and  receive  him  by  faith 
in  tin*  Spirit.     Christ,  that  he  mif  I   onto  us  this 

spiritual  and  heavenly  bread,  hath  instituted  an  earthly  and 
visible  bread,  as  a  Bacrament  of  his  body,  and  wine  as  a  sacra- 
ment of  his  blood,  to  testify  by  them  unto  ns.  that,  as  certainly 
as  we  receive  and  hold  this  Sacrament  in  our  hands,  and  eat 
and  drink  the  same  with  our  mouths,  by  which  our  life  is 
afterwards  nourished,  we  a!?'"-  do  as  certainly  receive  by  faith 
(which  is  the  hand  and  mouth  of  our  soul)  the  true  body  and 
blood  of  Christ  our  only  Saviour  in  our  souls,  for  the  support 
of  our  spiritual  life.  Now,  as  it  is  certain  and  beyond  all 
doubt,  that  .Tesus  Christ  hath  not  enjoined  to  us  the  use  of  his 
Sacraments  in  vain,  so  he  works  in  us  all  that  he  represents  to 
us  by  these  holy  signs,  though  the  manner  surpasses  our  un- 
derstanding, and  cannot  be  <  oniprehended  by  us,  as  the  opera- 
tions of  the  Holy  Ghost  are  hidden  and  incomprehensible. 
In  the  meantime  we  erv  not.  when  we  say.  that  what  is 
eaten  and  drunk  by  us  is  the  proper  and  natural  body,  and 
the  proper  blood  of  Christ.  But  the  manner  of  our  partaking 
of  the  same,  is  not  by  the  mouth,  but  by  the  Spirit  through 
faith.  Thus,  then,  though  Christ  always  sits  at  the  right  hand 
of  his  Father  in  the  heavens,  yet  doth  he  not,  therefore,  cease 
to  make  us  partakers  of  himself  by  faith.  This  feast  is  a  spiri- 
tual table,  at  which  Christ  communicates  himself  with  all  his 
benefits  to  us,  and  gives  us  there  to  enjoy  both  himself  and 
the  merits  of  his  sufferings  and  death,  nourishing,  strengthen- 
ing and  comforting  our  poor  comfortless  souls,  by  the  eating 
of  his  flesh,  quickening  and  refreshing  them  by  the  drinking 
of  his  blood.  Further,  though  the  Sacraments  are  connected 
with  the  thing  signified,  nevertheless  both  are  not  received 
by  all  men  :  the  ungodly  indeed  receives  the  Sacrament  to  his 
condemnation,  but  he  doth  not  receive  the  truth  of  the  Sacra- 
ment. As  Judas  and  Simon  the  sorcerer,  both  indeed  received 
the  Sacrament,  but  not  Christ,  who  was  signified  by  it,  of 
whom  believers  only  are  made  partakers.  Lastly,  we  rece've 
this  holy  Sacrament  in  the  assembly  of  the  people  of  God, 
with  humility  and  reverence,  ke«  ping  up  amongst  us  a  holy 
remembrance  of  the  death  of  Christ  our  Saviour,  with  thanks- 
giving :  making  there  confession  of  our  faith  and  of  the  Chris- 
tian religion.  Therefore,  no  one  ought  to  come  to  this  table, 
without  having  previously  rightly  examined  himself;  lest  by 
eating  of  this  bread  and  drinking  of  this  cup,  he  eat  and 
;lrink  judgment  to  himself.  In  a  word,  we  are  excited  by  the 
use  of  this  holy  Sacrament,  to  a  fervent  love  towards  God  and 
our  neighbour.  Therefore,  we  reject  all  mixtures  and  damna- 
ble inventions,  which   men  have  added    unto   and  blended 


58  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 

with  the  Sacrament?,  a?  profanation?  of  them:  and  affirm 
that  we  ought  to  rest  satisfied  with  the  ordinance,  which  Christ 
and  his  apostles  have  taught  us,  and  that  we  must  speak  of 
them  in  the  same  manner  as  they  have  spoken. 

XXXVI. OF    MAGISTRATES. 

We  believe  that  our  erracious  God,  because  of  the  depravity 
of  mankind,  hath  appointed  kings,  princes  and  magistrates, 
willing  that  the  world  should  be  governed  by  certain  laws  and 
policies  ;  to  the  end  that  the  dissoluteness  of  men  might  be  re- 
strained, and  all  things  carried  on  among  them  with  good  order 
and  decency.  For  this  purpose  he  hath  invested  the  magis- 
tracy with  the  sword,  for  the  punishment  of  eci?  rtoers,  and 
for  the  prm.se  of  them,  that  rlo  well  And  their  office  is,  not 
only  to  have  regard  unto  and  watch  for  the  welfare  of  the 
civil  state;  but  also  that  they  protect  the  sacred  ministry, 
and  thus  may  remove  and  prevent  all  idolatry  and  false  wor- 
ship ;  that  the  kingdom  of  antichrist  may  be  thus  destroyed, 
and  the  kingdom  of  Christ  promoted.  They  must  therefore 
countenance  the  preaching  of  the  Word  of  the  Gospel  every- 
where, that  God  may  be  honoured  and  worshipped  by  every 
one,  as  he  commands  in  his  Word.  Moreover,  it  is  tire  boun- 
den  duty  of  every  one,  of  what  state,  quality,  or  condition  so- 
ever he  may  he,  to  subject  himself  to  the  magistrates  ;  io  pay 
tribute,  to  show  due  honour  and  respect  to  them,  and  to  obey 
them  in  all  things  which  are  not  repugnant  to  the  Word  of 
God;  to  supplicate  for  them  in  their  prayers,  that  God  may 
rule  and  guide  them  in  all  their  ways,  and  that  we  may  lead  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty.  Where- 
fore we  detest  the  Anabaptists  and  other  seditious  people,  and 
in  general  all  those  who  reject  the  higher  powers  and  magis- 
trates, and  would  subvert  justic-e,  introduce  a  community  of 
goods,  and  confound  that  decency  and  good  order,  which  God 
hath  established  among  men. 

XXXVII. — OX   THE   LAST   JUDGMENT. 

Finally  we  believe,  according  to  the  Word  of  God,  when  the 
time  appointed  by  the  Lord  (which  is  unknown  to  all  crea- 
tures') is  '  ome,  and  the  number  of  the  elect  complete,  that  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  will  come  from  heaven,  corporally  and  visi- 
bly, as  he  ascended,  with  great  glory  and  majesty  to  declare 
himself  judge  of  the  quick  and  the  dead  ;  burning  this  old 
world  with  fire  and  flame,  to  cleanse  it  And  then  all  men 
will  personally  appear  before  this  great  judge,  both  men  and 
women  and  children,  that  have  been  from  the  beginning  of 
the  world  to  the  end  thereof,  being  summoned  by  the  voice  of 
the  archangel,  and  by  the  sound  of  the  trumpet  of  God.  For 
all  the  dead  shall  be  raised  out  of  the  earth,  and  their  souls 


CONFESSION    OF    FAITH. 

joined  and  united  with  their  proper  bodies  in  which  they  for- 
merly iiv-d.      \<  for  those,  who  shall  then  he  Bring,  they  *hall 
but  be  changed  in  the  tuinki:'  - 
I   from  corruptible,  become  incorruptible     Th<-n  the 

.  and  the 
dead  judf  ill  have   done  in  this 

world,  whether  -  r  evil.     Nay.  all  men  'hall  trive  an 

account  --f  every  Idle  word  they  have  spoken,  which  the  world 
una  and  then  the  secret!  and 

ten  .-hall  be  disclosed  and  laid  open  before  all. 
Aud  theref"re  H,.  consideration  of  this  judgment,  is  just 
rihle  and  dreadful  to  the  nicked  and  ungodly,  but  r 
rable  and  comfortable  to  the  righteous  and  the 
then  their  full  deliverance  shall  he  perfected,  and  thi 
shall  receive  the  fruits  of  their  labour  and  trouble  wl 

oe.     Their  innocence  shall  he  known  to  all,  and  they 
the  terrible  vengeance  which  God  shall  ex- 
the  wicked,  who  most   cruelly  persecuted,  opp^ 
mented  them  in  this  world  ;  and  who  shall  be  conv: 

rnony  of  their  own 
shall  he  tormented  in 

for  the  devil  and  his  ansrels.     But  on  the  contrary,  the  faithful 
and  elect  shall  be  crowned  with   glory  and  honour:  and  the 
Son  of  God  will  confess  their  nai 
and  his  elect  angels  ;  all  tears  shnll  he  wiped  from  tb 
and  their  cause,  which  is  now  condemned  by  many  judf 

s  heretical  and  impious,  will  then  be  known  to 
be  the  cause  of  the  Bon  of  God.  And  for  a  gracious  reward, 
the  Lord  will  cause  them  to  possess  such  a  glory,  as  never  en- 
tered into  the  heart  of  mar  to  conceive.  Therefore  we  ex- 
pect that  great  day  witfi  a  most  ardent  desire,  to  the  end  that 
we  may  fully  enjoy  the  promises  of  God  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Et§d  io,  come  Lord  Jesus.     Rev.  12  :  2s. 


t>0  DOCTRINAL    STANDARD*. 

CANONS, 

RATIFIED    IN    THE   NATIONAL   SYNOD   OF   THE 

REFORMED    CHURCH, 

HELD     AT     DORDRECHT,    IN     THE     YEAR 
1618    AND     1019. 


FIRST    HEAD    OF    DOCTRINE. 
Of    Divine    Predestination. 

Article  I.  As  all  men  have  sinned  in  Adam,  lie  under  the 
rurse,  and  are  obnoxious  to  eternal  death,  Ood  would  have 
done  no  injustice  by  leaving  them  all  to  perish,  and  delivering 
them  over  to  condemnation  on  account  of  sin,  according  to 
the  words  of  the  Apostle,  (Rom.  8  :  19),  "that  every  mouth 
may  be  stopped,  and  all  the  world  may  become  guilty  before 
God:"  (v.  23),  "for  all  have  sinned,  and  come  short  of  the 
glory  of  God  :"  and  (6  :  23),  "  for  the  wages  of  sin  is  death.11 

Art.  II.  But  "in  this  the  love  of  God  was  manifested,  that 
he  sent  his  only  begotten  Son  into  the  world,11  '"that  whoso- 
ever believeth  on  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting 
life.11     1  John  4  :  9.     John  3  :  10, 

Art.  III.  And  that  men  may  be  brought  to  believe,  God 
mercifully  sends  the  messengers  of  these  most  joyful  tidings, 
to  whom  he  will,  and  at  what  time  he  pleaseth  :  by  whose 
ministry  men  are  called  to  repentance  and  faith  in  Christ 
crucified.  (Rom.  10  :  14,  15).  "  How  then  shall  they  call  on 
him.  in  whom  they  have  not  believed?  And  how  shall  they 
believe  in  him  of  whom  they  have  not  heard?  And  how  shall 
they  hear  without  a  pr  acher?  And  how  shall  they  preach 
except  they  be  sent  fn       * 

Art.  IV.  The  wraHi  of  God  abideth  upon  those  who  believe 
not  this  Gospel:  but  such  as  receive  it.  and  embrace  Jesus  the 
Saviour  by  a  true  and  living  faith,  are  by  him  delivered  from 
the  wrath  of  God  and  from  destruction,  and  have  the  gift  of 
eternal  life  conferred  upon  them. 

Art.  V.  The  cause  or  guilt  of  this  unbelief  as  well  as  of  all 
other  sins,  is  no  wise  in  God  but  in  man  himself:  whereas  faith 
in  Jesus  Christ,  and  salvation  through  him  is  the  free  gift  of 
God,  as  it  is  written.  "By  grace  ye  are  saved  through  faith, 
and  that  not  of  yourselves;  it  is  the  gift  of   God.11    (Eph. 


I    --      u&l»d  -,r.to  you  it  is  given  in  the  behalf  of  Chri-t,  on  I 
1    heve  oo  him,"  ic.     Phil.  1  ;  2y. 

J/7.  Vi.  r.mt  so«ae  receive  the  gift  of  faith  from  God,  and 
others  do  not  receive  it,  proceeds  from  God's  eternal 
"  For  known  unto  God  are  all  his  works  from  the  beginning  of 
the  world.''  ^Acts  15  :  18,  Eph.  1  :  Hi.  According  I 
decree,  he  graciously  softens  the  hearts  of  the  elect,  however 
obstinate,  and  inclines  them  to  believe  :  while  he  leaves  the 
nonelect  in  bis  just  judgment  to  their  own  wickedness  and  ob- 
duracy. And  herein  is  especially  displayed  the  profound,  the 
merciful,  and  at  the  same  time  the  righteous  discrimination 
between  men,  equally  involved  in  ruin  ;  or  that  decree  of  elec- 
tion and  reprobation,  revealed  in  the  word  of  God.  which. 
ten  of  perverse,  impure  and  unstable  minds,  wrrst  i: 
to  their  own  destruction,  yet  to  holy  and  pious  souls  affords 
unspeakable  consolation 

Art.  VII.  Election  is  the  unchangeable  purpose  of  God, 
whereby,  before  the  foundation  o\  the  world,  he  hath,  out  of 
mere  grace,  according  to  the  sovereign  good  pleasure  of  his 
own  will,  chosen,  from  the  whole  human  race,  which  had  fallen 
through  their  own  fault,  from  their  primitive  state  of  rectitude. 
into  sin  and  destruction,  a  certain  number  of  persons  to  re- 
demption in  Christ,  whom  he  from  eternity  appointed  the 
Mediator  and  head  of  the  elect,  and  the  foundation  of  Sal- 
vation. 

This  elect  number,  though  by  nature  neither  better  nor  more 
deserving  than  others,  but  with  them  involved  in  one  common 
misery,  God  hath  decreed  to  give  to  Christ,  to  be  saved  by 
him,  and  effectually  to  call  and  draw  them  to  his  communion 
by  his  Word  and  Spirit  :  to  bestow  upon  them  true  faith,  justi- 
fication and  sanctification  :  and  having  powerfully  preserved 
them  in  the  fellowship  of  his  Son,  finally,  to  glorify  them  for 
the  demonstration  of  his  mercy,  and  for  the  praise  of  the 
riches  of  his  glorious  grace  :  as  it  is  written.  "  According  as  he 
hath  chosen  us  in  him,  before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that 
we  should  be  holy,  and  without  blame  before  him  in  love  ;j 
having  predestined  us  unto  the  adoption  of  children  by  Jesus 
Christ  to  himself,  according  to  the  good  pleasure  of  his  will,  to 
the  praise  of  the  glory  of  his  grace,  wherein  he  hath  made  us 
accepted  in  the  Beloved."  ^Eph.  1  :  4-6).  And  elsewhere, 
41  Whom  he  did  predestinate,  them  he  also  called:  and  whom 
he  called,  them  he  also  justified  ;  and  whom  he  justified,  them 
he  also  glorified."     Rom.  S  :  20. 

Art.  Till.  There  are  not  various  decrees  of  election,  but 
one  and  the  same  decree  respecting  all  those  who  shall  be 
saved  both  under  the  Old  and  New  Testament  ;  since  the 
Scripture  declares  the  good  pleasure,  purpose  and  counsel  of 
the  divine  will  to  be  one,  according  to  which  he  hath  chosen 
us  from  eternity,  both  to  grace  and  to  giory.  to  salvation  and 


6'2  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 

the  way  of  salvation,  which  he  hath  ordained  that  we  should 
walk  therein. 

Art.  IX.  This  election  was  not  founded  upon  foreseen  faith, 
and  the  obedience  of  faith,  holiness,  or  any  other  good  quality 
or  disposition  in  man,  as  the  pre-requisite,  cause  or  condition 
on  which  it  depended  ;  but  men  are  chosen  to  faith  and  to  the 
obedience  of  faith,  holiness,  etc.  Therefore,  election  is  the 
fountain  of  every  saving  good ;  from  which  proceed  faith, 
holiness,  and  the  other  gifts  of  salvation,  and  finally  eterna/ 
life  itself,  as  its  fruits  and  effects,  according  to  that  of  th» 
Apostle :  "  He  hath  chosen  us  [not  because  we  were,  but]  tha 
we  should  be  holy  and  without  blame  before  him  in  love 
Eph.  1  :  4. 

Art.  X.  The  good  pleasure  of  God  is  the  sole  cause  of  thit 
gracious  election ;  which  doth  not  consist  herein,  that  God 
foreseeing  all  possible  qualities  of  human  actions,  elected 
certain  of  these  as  a  condition  of  salvation,  but  that  he  was 
pleased  out  of  the  common  mass  of  sinners  to  adopt  some 
certain  persons  as  a  peculiar  people  to  himself,  as  it  is  written, 
"  For  the  children  being  not  yet  born,  neither  having:  done  any 
good  or  evil,  etc.,  it  was  said  [namely  to  Rebecca]  the  elder 
shall  serve  the  younger ;  as  it  is  written,  Jacob  have  I  loved, 
but  Esau  have  I  hated."  (Rom.  ii  :  11-13).  "And  as  many  as 
were  ordained  to  eternal  life  believed."     Acts  13  :  48. 

Art.  XI.  And  as  God  himself  is  most  wise,  unchangeable, 
omniscient  and  omnipotent,  so  the  election  made  by  him  can 
neither  be  interrupted  nor  changed,  recalled  nor  annulled  ; 
neither  can  the  elect  be  cast  away,  nor  their  number  dimin- 
ished. 

Art.  XII.  The  elect,  in  due  time,  though  in  various  degrees 
and  in  different  measures,  attain  the  assurance  of  this  their 
eternal  and  unchangeable  election,  not  by  inquisitively  prying 
into  the  secret  and  deep  things  of  God  :  but  by  observing  in 
themselves  with  a  spiritual  joy  and  holy  pleasure,  the  infallible 
fruits  of  election  pointed  out  in  the  Word  of  God  ;  such  as  a 
true  faith  in  Christ,  filial  fear,  a  godly  sorrow  for  sin,  a  hun- 
gering and  thirsting  after  righteousness,  etc. 

Art.  XIII.  The  sense  and  certainty  of  this  election  afford  to 
the  children  of  God  additional  matter  for  daily  humiliation 
before  him,  for  adoring  the  depth  of  his  mercies,  and  render- 
ing grateful  returns  of  ardent  love  to  him  who  first  manifested 
so  great  love  towards  them.  The  consideration  of  this  doctrine 
of  election  is  so  far  from  encouraging  remissness  in  the  ob- 
servance of  the  divine  commands  or  from  sinking  men  into 
carnal  security,  that  these,  in  the  just  judgment  of  God,  are 
the  usual  effects  of  rash  presumption  or  of  idle  and  wanton 
trifling  with  the  grace  of  election,  in  those  who  refuse  to  walk 
ki  the  wavs  ef  the  elect. 


I  3 

Art.  XIV.   Aa  the  doctrine  of  divine  •  :,e  most 

dared  by  the  prophets,  by  ChriBt 

himself,  and  by  the  apostles,  and  is  clearly  revealed  in  the 
Scriptures  both  of  the  Old  and  New  Testament ;  so  it  is  still  to 
be  published  in  doe  time  and  place  io  the  Church  of  G 

which  it  was  peculiarly  designed,  provided  it  be  done  with 
reverence,  in  the  spirit  of  discretion  and  piety,  for  tl 

'a  most  holy  name,  and  for  enlivening  and  comforting 
his  people,  without  vainly  attempting  to  investigate  the  secret 

ways  of  the  Most  High. 

Art.  XV.  What   peculiarly  tends   to   illustrate  and  recom- 
mend to  us  the  eternal  and  unmerited  grace  of  election,  is  the 

-  testimony  of  sacred  Scripture,  that  not  all,  but  some 
only,  are  elected,  while  others  are  passed  by  in  the-  eternal  de- 
cree ;  whom  God.  out  of  his  sovereign,  most  just,  irrepre- 
hensible  and  unchangeable  good  pleasure,  hath  decreed  to 
leave  in  the  common  misery  into  which  they  have  wilfully 
plunged  themselves,  and  not  to  bestow  upon  them  sarin?  faith 
and  the  grace  of  conversion  ;  but  permitting  them  in  his  just 
judgment  to  follow  their  own  way.  at  last  for  the  declaration 
of  his  justice,  to  condemn  and  punish  them  for  ever,  not  only 
on  account  of  their  unbelief,  but  also  for  all  their  other  sins. 
And  this  is  the  decree  of  reprobation  which  by  no  means 
makes  God  the  author  of  sin.  tthe  very  thought  of  which  is 
blasphemy),  but  declares  him  to  be  an  awful,  irreprehensible, 
and  righteous  judge  and  avenger. 

Art.  XVI.  Those  who  do  not  yet  experience  a  lively  faith 
in  Christ,  an  assured  confidence  of  soul,  peace  of  conscience, 
an  earnest  endeavour  after  filial  obedience,  and  glorying  it 
God  through  Christ,  efficaciously  wrought  in  them,  and  do 
nevertheless  persist  in  the  use  of  the  means  which  God  hath 
appointed  for  working  these  graces  in  us.  oufht  not  to  be 
alarmed  at  the  mention  of  reprobation,  nor  to  rank  them- 
selves among  the  reprobate,  but  diligently  to  persevere  in  the 
use  of  means,  and  with  ardent  desires  devoutly  and  humbly  to 
wait  for  a  season  of  richer  grace.  Much  less  cause  have  they 
to  be  terrified  by  the  doctrine  of  reprobation,  who,  though 
i  usly  desire  to  be  turned  to  God.  to  please  him  only, 
and  to  be  delivered  from  the  body  of  death,  cannot  yet  reach 
that  measure  of  holiness  and  faith  to  which  they  aspire;  since 
a  merciful  God  has  promised  that  he  will  not  quench  the 
smoking  flax,  nor  break  the  bruised  reed.  But  this  doctrine  is 
justly  terrible  to  those,  who.  regardless  of  God.  and  of  the 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  have  wholly  given  themselves  up  to  the 
cares  of  the  world,  and  the  pleasures  of  the  flesh,  so  long  as 
they  are  not  seriously  converted  to  God. 

Art.  XVII    Since  we  are  to  judge  of  the  will  of  God.  from 

his  Word,  which  testifies  that  the   children   ot    believers  are 

I  by  mrf-ure,  but  in  virtue  of  the  covenant  of  grace,  in 


64  ©OCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

which  they  together  with  the  parent?,  are  comprehended, 
godly  parents  have  no  reason  to  doubt  of  the  election  and 
salvation  of  their  children  whom  it  pleaseth  God  to  call  out 
of  this  life  in  their  infancy. 

Art.  XYfll.  To  those  who  murmur  at  the  free  grace  of  elec- 
tion, and  just  severity  of  reprobation,  we  answer  with  the 
Apostle:  "Nay  but.  0  man,  who  art  thou  that  repliest  against 
God?1'  (Rom.  9  :  20);  and  quote  the  language  of  our  Saviour, 
41  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  will  with  mine  own  ?"' 
(Matt.  '20  :  15).  And  therefore  with  holy  adoration  of  these 
mysteries,  we  exclaim  in  the  words  of  the  Apostle:  "0  the 
depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the  wisdom  and  knowledge  of  God  ! 
how  unsearchable  are  his  judgments,  and  his  ways  past  finding 
out !  For  who  hath  known  the  mind  of  the  Lord,  or  who  hath 
been  his  counsellor  ?  or  who  hath  first  given  to  him,  and  it 
shall  be  recompensed  unto  him  again  ?  For  of  him,  and 
through  him,  and  to  him  are  all  things :  to  whom  be  glory  for 
ever.     Amen." 


SECOND    HEAD    OF    DOCTRINE. 

Of  the  death  of   Christ,  and  the   redemption  of   men 
thereby. 

Art.  I.  God  is  not  only  supremely  merciful,  but  also  su- 
premely just.  And  his  justice  requires  (as  he  hath  revealed 
himself  in  his  Word)  that  our  sins  committed  against  his  infinite 
majesty  should  be  punished,  not  only  with  temporal,  but  with 
eternal  punishments,  both  in  body  and  soul;  which  we  cannot 
escape,  unless  satisfaction  be  made  to  the  justice  of  God. 

Art.  II.  Since  therefore  we  are  unable  to  make  that  satis- 
faction  in  our  own  persons,  or  to  deliver  ourselves  from  the 
wrath  of  God,  he  hath  been  pleased  of  his  infinite  mercy  to 
give  his  only  begotten  Son,  for  our  surety,  who  was  made  sin, 
and  became  a  curse  for  us  and  in  our  stead,  that  he  might 
make  satisfaction  to  divine  justice  on  our  behalf. 

^4/^.  III.  The  death  of  the  Son  of  God  is  the  only  and  most 
perfect  sacrifice  and  satisfaction  for  sin;  it  is  of  infinite  worth 
and  value,  abundantly  sufficient  to  expiate  the  sins  of  the 
whole  world. 

Art.  IT.  This  death  derives  its  infinite  value  and  dignity 
from  these  considerations  ;  because  the  person  who  submitted 
to  it  was  not  only  really  man,  and  perfectly  holy,  but  also  the 
only  begotten  Son  of  God,  of  the  same  eternal  and  infinite  es- 
sence with  the  Father  and  Holy  Spirit,  which  qualifications 
were  necessary  to  constitute  him  a  Saviour  for  us  :  and  be- 
cause it  was  attended  with  a  sense  of  the  wrath  and  curse  of 
God  due  to  us  for  sin. 


I    I  W  6  H  g . 

A  I  V.  Moreover,  the  promise  of  the  Gospel  K,  that  who- 
soever believeth  in  Christ  crucified,  shall  not  perish,  but  have 
everlasting  life.  This  promise,  together  with  the  command  to 
repent  and  believe,  ought  to  be  declared  and  published  to  ;i!l 
tri  1  to  all  persons  promiscuously  and  without  dis- 
tinction, to  whom  God  out  of  his  good  pleasure  sends  the 
Gospel. 

Art.  VI.   And,  whereas  many  who  are  called  by  the  G    - 
do  not  repent  nor  believe  in  Christ,  but  perish  in  unbelief :  ibis 
is    not   owing  to   any  defect   or  insufficiency  in  the  sacrifice 
offered  by  Christ  upon  the  cross,  but  is  wholly  to  be  imput-ed  to 
themselves. 

Art.  VII.  But  as  many  as  truly  believe,  and  are  delivered 
and  saved  from  sin  and  destruction  through  the  death  of 
Christ,  are  indebted  for  this  benefit  solely  to  the  grace  of  God 
given  them  in  Christ  from  everlasting,  and  not  to  any  merit  of 
their  own. 

Art.  VIII.  For  this  was  the  sorereign  coui-el  and  most 
gracious  will  and"  purposes  of  God  the  Father,  that  the 
quickening  and  saving  etfieacy  of  the  most  precious  death  of 
his  Son.  should  extend  to  all  the  elect,  for  bestowing  upon 
them  alone  the  gift  of  justifying  faith,  thereby  to  bring  them 
infallibly  to  salvation  :  that  is.  it  was  the  will  of  ttod,  that 
Christ  by  the  blood  of  the  cross,  whereby  he  confirmed  the 
new  covenant,  should  effectually  redeem  out  of  every  people, 
tribe,  nation,  and  language,  all  those,  and  those  only,  who 
were  from  eternity  chosen  to  salvation,  and  given  to  him  by 
the  Father;  that  he  should  confer  upon  them  faith,  which  to- 
gether with  all  the  other  saving  girts  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  he  pur- 
chased for  them  by  his  death  ;  should  purge  them  from  all  sin. 
both  original  and  actual,  whether  committed  before  or  after 
believing;  and  having  faithfully  preserved  them  even  to  the 
end,  should  at  last  bring  them  free  from  every  spot  and 
blemish  to  the  enjoyment  of  glory  in  his  own  presence  for 
ever. 

Art.  IX.  This  purpose  proceeding  from  everlasting  love  to- 
wards the  elect,  has  from  the  beginning  of  the  world  to  this 
day  been  powerfully  accomplished,  and  will  henceforward 
still  continue  to  be  accomplished,  notwithstanding  all  the  inef- 
fectual opposition  of  the  gates  r,f  hell:  so  that  the  elect  in  due 
time  may  be  gathered  together  into  one.  and  that  there  never 
may  be  wanting  a  Church  composed  of  believers,  the  founda- 
tion of  which  is  laid  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  which  may  stead- 
fastly love  and  faithfully  serve  him  as  their  Saviour,  who  as  a 
>m  for  his  bride,  laid  down  his  life  for  them  upon  the 
cross;  and  which  may  celebrate  his  praises  here  and  through 
all  eternity, 

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66  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 


THIRD  AND  FOURTH  HEADS  OF  DOCTRINE. 

Of  the  corruption  of  mnn.  his  eonver§ion  to  God,  and 
the  manner  thereof. 

Art.  I.  Man  was  originally  formed  after  the  image  of  God. 
His  understanding  was  adorned  with  a  true  and  saving  know- 
ledge of  his  Creator,  and  of  spiritual  tilings;  his  heart  and 
will  were  upright  ;  all  his  affections  pure ;  and  the  whole  man 
was  holy:  but  revolting  from  God  by  the  instigation  of  ihe 
devil,  and  abusing  the  freedom  of  his  own  will,  he  forfeited 
these  excellent  gifts  :  and  on  the  contrary  entailed  on  himself 
blindness  of  mind,  horrible  darkness,  vanity  and  perverseness 
of  judgment;  became  wicked,  rebellious,  and  obdurate  in 
heart  and  will,  and  impure  in  his  affections. 

Art.  II.  Man  after  the  fall  begat  children  in  his  own  like- 
ness. A  corrupt  stock  producer!  a  corrupt  offspring.  Hence 
all  the  posterity  of  Adam.  Christ  only  excepted,  have  derived 
corruption  from  their  original  parent,  not  by  imitation,  as  the 
Pelgians  of  old  asserted,  but  by  the  propagation  of  a  vicious 
nature. 

Art.  TIT.  Therefore  all  men  are  conceived  in  sin,  and  are  by 
nature  children  of  wrath,  incapable  of  any  saving  good, 
prone  to  evil,  dead  in  sin,  and  in  bondage  thereto;  and  with- 
out the  regenerating  grace  of  the  Holy  Fpirit,  they  are  neither 
able  nor  willing  to  return  to  God.  to  reform  the  depravity  of 
their  nature,  nor  to  dispose  themselves  to  reformation. 

Art.  IV.  There  remain,  however,  in  man  since  the  fall,  the 
glimmerings  of  natural  light,  whereby  he  retains  some  know- 
ledge of  God,  of  natural  things,  and  of  the  difference  between 
good  and  evil,  and  discovers  some  regard  for  virtue,  good 
order  in  society,  and  for  maintaining  an  orderly  external  de 
portment.  But  so  far  is  this  light  of  nature  from  being  suf- 
ficient to  bring  him  to  a  saving  knowledge  of  God,  and  to  true 
conversion,  that  he  is  incapable  of  usirg  ]\  aright  even  in 
things  natural  and  civil  Nay  farther,  this  light,  such  as  it  is, 
man  in  various  ways  renders  wholly  polluted,  and  holds  it  in 
unrighteousness  ;  by  doing  which  he  becomes  inexcusable  be- 
fore God. 

Art.  V.  In  the  same  light  are  we  to  consider  the  law  of  the 
decalogue,  delivered  by  God  to  his  peculiar  people  the  Jews, 
bv  the  hands  of  Moses.  For  though  it  discovers  the  greatness 
of  sin,  and  more  and  more  convinces  man  thereof,  yet  as  it 
neither  points  out  a  remedy,  nor  imparts  strength  to  extricate 
him  from  misery,  and  thus  being  weak  through  the  flesh,  leaves 
the  transgressor  under  the  curse,  man  cannot  by  this  law  ob- 
tain savins  grace. 


C  A  N  0  N  S.  ft1 

Aft.  VI.  What  therefore  neither  the  light  of  nature  nor  the 
law  could  do,  that  God  perforins  by  the  operation  of  his  Holy 
spirit  through  the  word  or  ministry  of  reconciliation,  which  is 
the  clad  tidings  concerning  the  Messiah  ;  by  means  whereof  it 
hath  pleased  God  to  save  such  as  believe,  as  well  under  the 
Old,  as  under  the  New  Testament. 

Art  VII.  This  mystery  of  his  will,  God  discovered  t<>  but  * 
small  number  under  the  Old  Testament  ;  under  the  New.  he 
reveals  himself  to  many,  without  any  distinction  of  people. 
The  cause  of  this  dispensation  is  Dot  to  be  ascribed  to  the  su- 
perior worth  of  one  nation  above  another,  nor  to  their  making 
a  better  use  of  the  light  of  nature,  but  results  wholly  from  the 
sovereign  good  pleasure  and  unmerited  love  of  God.  Hence 
they,  to  whom  so  great  and  s<->  gracious  a  blessing  is  commu- 
nicated, above  their  desert,  or  rather  notwithstanding  their 
demerits,  are  bound  to  acknowledge  it  with  humble  and  grate- 
ful hearts,  and  with  the  Apostle  to  adore,  not  curiously  to  pry 
into  the  severity  and  justice  of  God's  judgments  displayed  in 
others,  to  whom  this  grace  is  not  given. 

Art.  VIII.  As  many  as  are  called  by  the  Gospel,  are  un- 
feignedly  called  ;  for  God  hath  most  earnestly  and  truly  de- 
clared in  his  word,  what  will  be  acceptable  to  him;  namely, 
that  all  who  are  called,  should  comply  with  the  invitation. 
He  moreover  seriously  promises  eternal  life  and  rest,  to  as 
many  as  shall  come  to  him,  and  believe  on  him. 

Art.  IX.  It  is  not  the  fault  of  the  Gospel,  nor  of  Christ  of- 
fered therein,  nor  of  God,  who  calls  men  by  the  Gospel,  and 
confers  upon  them  various  gifts,  that  those  who  are  called  by 
the  ministry  of  the  Word,  refuse  to  come  and  Vie  converted. 
The  fault  lies  in  themselves  ;  some  of  whom  when  called,  re- 
gardless of  their  danger,  reject  the  word  of  life  ;  others, 
though  they  receive  it.  suffer  it  not  to  make  a  lasting  impression 
on  their  heart;  therefore,  their  joy.  arising  only  from  a  tem- 
porary faith,  soon  vanishes  ami  they  fall  away  ;  while  others 
choke  the  seed  of  the  word  by  perplexing  cares,  and  the 
pleasures  of  this  world,  and  produce  no  fruit.  This  our 
Saviour  teaches  in  the  parable  of  the  sower.     Matt.  13. 

Art  X.  But  that  others  who  are  called  by  the  Gospel,  obey 
the  call  and  are  conrerted,  is  to  be  ascribed,  not  to  the  proper 
exercise  of  free  will,  v,  Hereby  one  distinguishes  himself  above 
others  equally  furnished  with  grace  sufficient  for  faith  and 
conversion,  as  the  proud  heresy  of  Pelagius  maintains ;  but 
wholly  to  God.  who.  as  he  hath  chosen  his  own  from  eter- 
nity in  Christ,  so  he  confers  upon  them  faith  and  repent- 
ance, rescues  them  from  the  power  of  darkness,  and  translates 
them  into  the  kingdom  of  his  own  Son.  that  they  may  show 
forth  the  praise  of  him,  who  hath  called  them  out  of  darkness 
into  his  marvellous  light  ;  and  may  glory  not  in  themselves 
but.  in  tke  Lord,  according  to  the  testimony  of  the  Anostles  in 
various  places. 


68  DOCTRINAL     STANDARDS. 

Art.  XI.  Tut  when  God  accomplishes  his  good  pleasure  in 
the  elect,  or  works  in  them  true  conversion,  he  not  only- 
causes  the  Gospel  to  be  externally  preached  to  them,  and 
powerfully  illuminates  their  minds  by  1  is  Holy  Spirit,  that  they 
may  rightly  understand  and  discern  tl  •  things  of  the  Spirit 
of  bod;  but  by  the  efficacy  of  the  Fame  regenerating  Spirit, 
he  pervades  the  inmost  recesses  of  tl.tr  man;  he  opens  the 
closed,  and  softens  the  hardened  heart,  and  circumcises  that 
which  was  uncircumcised  ;  infuses  new  qualities  into  the  will, 
which,  though  heretofore  dead,  he  quickens  ;  from  being  evil, 
disobedient,  and  refractory,  he  renders  it  good,  obedient  and 
pliable  ;  actuates  and  strengthens  it,  that  like  a  good  tree,  it 
may  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  good  actions. 

Art.  XII.  And  this  is  the  regeneration  so  highly  celebrated 
in  Scripture  and  denominated  a  new  creation  ;  a  resurrection 
from  the  dead;  a  making  alive,  which  God  works  in  us  without 
our  aid.  But  this  is  no  wise  effected  merely  by  the  external 
preaching  of  the  Gospel,  by  moral  suasion,  or  such  a  mode  of 
operation,  that  after  God  has  performed  his  part,  it  still  re- 
mains in  the  power  of  man  to  be  regenerated  or  not,  to  be 
converted  or  to  continue  unconverted;  but  it  is  evidently  a 
supernatural  work,  most  powerful,  and  at  the  same  time  most 
delightful,  astonishing,  mysterious  and  ineffable;  not  inferior 
in  efficacy  to  creation  or  the  resurrection  from  the  dead,  as  the 
Scripture  inspired  by  the  author  of  this  work  declares;  so 
that  all  in  whose  hearts  God  works  in  this  marvellous  manner, 
are  certainly,  infallibly  and  effectually  regenerated,  and  do 
actually  believe.  Whereupon  the  will  thus  renewed,  is  not 
only  actuated  and  influenced  by  God.  but  in  consequence  of 
this  influence,  becomes  itself  active.  Wherefore  also,  man  is 
himself  rightly  said  to  believe  and  repent,  by  virtue  of  that 
grace  received. 

Art.  XIII  The  manner  of  this  operation  cannot  be  fully 
comprehended  by  believers  in  this  life.  Notwithstanding 
which,  they  rest  satisfied  with  knowing  and  experiencing,  that 
by  this  grace  of  God  they  are  enabled  to  believe  with  the 
heart,  and  to  love  their  Saviour. 

Art.  XIV.  Faith  is  therefore  to  lie  considered  as  the  gift  of 
God,  not  on  account  of  its  being  offered  by  God  to  man,  to  be 
accepted  or  rejected  at  his  pleasure  ;  but  because  it  is  in  re- 
ality conferred,  breathed,  and  infused  into  him  :  nor  even  be- 
cause God  bestows  the  power  or  ability  to  believe,  and  then 
expects  that  man  should,  by  the  exercise  of  his  own  free  will, 
consent  to  the  terms  of  salvation,  and  actually  believe  in 
Christ;  but  because  he  who  works  in  man  both  to  will  and  to 
do,  and  indeed  all  things  in  all.  produces  both  the  will  to 
believe  and  the  act  of  believing  also. 

Art.  XV.  God  is  under  no  obligation  to  confer  this  grace 


0  a  >•  69 

upon  any,  for  how  ran  he  be  indebted  to  man,  who  had  no 
previous  gift  to  bestow  as  a  foundation  for  such  recompense? 
Nay,  who  has  nothing  of  his  own  but  sin  and  falsehood?  He 
inject  of  this  grace,  owes  eternal 
gratitud-  to  God,  and  gives  Mm  thanks  for  ever.  Whoever  is 
not  made  partaker  thereof,  fa  either  altogether  regardless  of 

[ritual  gifts  and  satisfied  with  his  own  condition  :  or,  is 
in  no  apprehension  of  danger,  and  vainly  boasts  i^ie  possession 
of  that  irhicb  he  has  not  With  respect  to  those,  who  make 
an  external  profession  of  faith,  and  live  regular  lives,  we  are 
bound  after  the  example  of  the  Apostle  to  judge  and  speak 
in  the  most  favourable  manner ;  for  the  secret  recesses 
of  the  heart  are  unknown  to  us.  And  as  to  others,  who  have 
been  called,  it  is  our  duty  to  pray  for  them  to  God, 
who  calleth  those  things  which  be  not,  as  though  they  were. 
Hut  ire  are  in  no  wise  to  conduct  ourselves  towards  them  with 
haughtiness,  as  if  we  had  made  ourselves  to  differ. 

At  t  XVI.  Rut  as  man  by  the  fall  did  not  cease  to  be  a  crea- 
ture endowed  with  understanding  and  will,  nor  did  sin,  which 
pervaded  the  whole  race  of  mankind,  deprive  him  of  the  hu- 
man nature,  but  brought   npon  him  depravity,  and  spiritual 

90  also  this  grace  of  regeneration,  does  not  treat  men 
1  blocks,  nor  takes  away  their  will  and 
its  properties,  neither  does  violence  thereto  ;  but  spiritually 
quickens,  heals,  corrects,  and  at  the  same  time  sweetly  and 
powerfully  b<  nda  ir  :  that  where  carnal  rebellion  and  resist- 
ance formerly  prevailed,  a  ready  and  sincere  spiritual 
obedience  begins  to  reign  ;  in  which  the  true  and  spiritual 
restoration  and  freedom  <.f  our  will  consist.  Wherefore,  un- 
idam  ii'l"  author  of  -very  crood  work  wrought  in  us, 
man  could  have  no  hope  of  recovering:  from  his  fall  by  his 
own  free  will,  by  the  abuse  of  which,  in  a  state  of  innocence, 
he  plunged  himself  into  ruin. 

Art.  XVII.  As  the  almighty  operation  of  G-od,  whereby  h* 
prolongs  and  supports  this  our  natural  life,  does  not  exclude, 
but  requires  the  use  of  means,  by  which  God  of  his  infinite 
mercy  and  goodness  hath  chosen  to  exert  his  influence;  so 
also  the  before  mentioned  supernatural  operation  of  God.  by 
which  we  are  re^enerat  d,  in  no  wise  excludes  or  subverts  the 
U3e  of  the  Gospel,  which  the  most  wise  God  has  ordained  to  be 
the  seed  of  regeneration,  and  food  of  the  soul.  Wherefore  as 
the  Apostles,  and  the  teachers  who  succeeded  them,  piously 
instructed  the  people  concerning  this  grace  of  God,  to  his 
glory,  and  the  abasement  of  all  pride,  and  in  the  mean  time, 
however,  neglected  not  to  keep  them  by  the  sacred  precepts 
of  the  Gospel,  in  the  exercise  of  the  Word,  the  Sacraments 
and  discipline:  so  even  to  this  day,  be  it  far  from  either  in- 
structors or  instructed  to  presume  to  tempt  God  in  the  Church, 
by  separating  what  h*  of  his  good  pleasure  hath  most  Urn- 


70  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

mately  joined  together.  For  grace  is  conferred  by  means  of 
admonitions  ;  and  the  more  readily  we  perform  our  duty,  the 
more  eminent  usually  is  this  blessing  of  God  working  in  us, 
and  the  more  directly  is  his  work  advanced ;  to  whom  alone 
all  the  glory  both  of  means,  and  their  saving  fruit  and  efficacy, 
is  for  ever  due.    Amen. 


FIFTH    HEAD    OF   DOCTRINE. 

Of  the  Perseverance  of  the  Saints. 

Art.  I.  Whom  God  calls,  according  to  his  purpose,  to  the 
communion  of  his  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  regenerates 
by  the  Holy  Spirit,  he  delivers  also  from  the  dominion  and 
slavery  of  sin  in  this  life ;  though  not  altogether  from  the  body 
of  sin  ami  from  the  infirmities  of  the  flesh,  so  long  as  they  con- 
tinue in  this  world. 

Art.  II.  Hence  spring  daily  sins  of  infirmity,  and  hence 
spots  adhere  to  the  best  works  of  the  saints ;  which  furnish  them 
with  constant  matter  for  humiliation  before  God  and  flying  for 
refuge  to  Christ  crucified  ;  for  mortifying  the  flesh  more  and 
more  by  the  spirit  of  prayer  and  by  holy  exercises  of  piety ; 
and  for  pressing  forward  to  the  goal  of  perfection,  till  being 
at  length  delivered  from  this  body  of  death,  they  are  brought 
to  reign  with  the  Lamb  of  God  in  heaven. 

Art.  III.  By  reason  of  these  remains  of  indwelling  sin,  and 
the  temptations  of  sin  and  of  the  world,  those  who  are  con- 
verted could  not  persevere  in  a  state  of  grace,  if  left  to 
their  own  strength.  But  God  is  faithful,  who  having  con- 
ferred grace,  mercifully  confirms  and  powerfully  preserves 
them  therein,  even  to  the  end. 

Art.  TV.  Although  the  weakness  of  the  flesh  cannot  prevail 
against  the  power  of  God,  who  confirms  and  preserves  true 
believers  in  a  state  of  grace,  yet  converts  are  not  always  so  in- 
fluenced and  actuated  by  the  Spirit  of  God,  as  not  in  some 
particular  instances,  sinfully  to  deviate  from  the  guidance  of 
divine  grace,  so  as  to  be  seduced  by,  and  to  comply  with  the 
lusts  of  the  flesh ;  they  must  therefore  be  constant  in  watching 
and  prayer,  that  they  be  not  led  into  temptation.  When 
these  are'  neglected,  they  are  not  only  liable  to  be  drawn  into 
great  and  heinous  sins,  by  Satan,  the  world  and  the  flesh,  but 
sometimes  by  the  righteous  permission  of  God  actually  fall  into 
these  evils.  This,  the  lamentable  fall  of  David,  Peter,  and 
other  saints  described  in  Holy  Scripture,  demonstrates. 

Art.  V.  By  such  enormous  sins,  however,  the3r  very  highly 
offend  God,  incur  a  deadly  guilt,  grieve  the  Holy  Spirit,  inter- 


0  A  If  O  K  8 . 


71 


rupt  the  exercise  of  faith,  very  grievously  wound  their  con- 
sciences, and  sometimes  lose  the  pense  of  God's  favour,  for  a 
time,  until  on  their  returning  into  the  right  way  by  serious  re- 
pentance, the  light  of  God's  fatherly  countenance  again  shines 
upon  them. 

Art.  VI.  But  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  according  to  his  un 
changeable  purpose  of  election,  does  not  wholly  withdraw  the 
Holy  Spirit  from  his  own  people,  even  in  their  melancholy 
falls;  nor  suffer  them  to  proceed  so  far  as  to  lose  the  grace 
of  adoption,  and  forfeit  the  state  of  justification,  or  to  commit 
the  sin  unto  death  ;  nor  does  he  permit  them  to  be  totally  de- 
serted, and  to  plunge  themselves  into  everlasting  destruction. 

Art.  VII.  For  in  the  first  place,  in  these  falls  he  preserves 
in  them  the  incorruptible  seed  of  regeneration  from  perishing 
or  being  totally  lost;  and  again,  by  his  Word  and  Spirit,  h& 
certainly  and  effectually  renews  them  to  repentance,  to  a  sin- 
cere and  godly  sorrow  for  their  sins,  that  they  may  seek  and 
obtain  remission  in  the  blood  of  the  Mediator,  may  again  ex- 
perience the  favour  of  a  reconciled  God,  through  faith  adore 
his  mercies,  and  henceforward  more  diligently  work  out  their 
own  salvation  with  fear  and  trembling. 

Art.  VIII.  Thus,  it  is  not  in  consequence  of  their  own  merits 
or  strength,  but  of  God's  free  mercy,  that  they  do  not  totally 
fall  from  faith  and  grace,  nor  continue  and  perish  finally  in 
their  backslidings ;  which,  with  respect  to  themselves  is  not 
only  possible,  but  would  undoubtedly  happen ;  but  with  re- 
spect to  God,  it  is  utterly  impossible,  since  his  counsel  cannot 
be  changed,  nor  his  promise  fail,  neither  can  the  call  according 
to  his  purpose  be  revoked,  nor  the  merit,  intercession  and 
preservation  of  Christ  be  rendered  ineffectual,  nor  the  seal- 
ing of  the  Holy  Spirit  be  frustrated  or  obliterated. 

Art.  IX.  Of  this  preservation  of  the  elect  to  salvation,  and 
of  their  perseverance  in  the  faith,  true  believers  for  themselves 
may  and  do  obtain  assurance  according  to  the  measure  of 
their  faith,  whereby  they  arrive  at  the  certain  persuasion, 
that  they  ever  will  continue  true  and  living  member?  of  the 
Church  ;  and  that  they  experience  forgiveness  of  sins,  and  will 
at  last  inherit  eternal  life. 

Art.  X.  This  assurance,  however,  is  not  produced  by  any 
peculiar  revelation  contrary  to,  or  independent  of  the  Word 
of  God;  but  springs  from  faith  in  God's  promises,  which  he 
has  most  abundantly  revealed  m  his  Word  for  our  comfort ; 
from  the  testimony  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  witnessing  with  our 
spirit,  that  we  are  childern  and  heirs  of  God  (Rom.  8:  16); 
and  lastly,  from  a  serious  and  holy  desire  to  preserve  a  good 
conscience,  and  to  perform  good  works.  And  if  the  elect  of 
God  were  deprived  of  this  solid  comfort,  that  they  shall  finally 
obtain  the  victory;  and  of  this  infallible  pledge  or  earnest  oi 
•sternal  glory,  they  would  be  of  all  men  the  most  miserable. 


72  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

Art.  XI.  The  Scripture  moreover  testifies,  that  believers  in 
this  life  have  to  struggle  with  various  carnal  doubts,  and  that 
under  grievous  temptations  they  are  not  always  sensible  of 
this  full  assurance  of  faith,  and  certainty  of  persevering.  But 
God,  who  is  the  Father  of  all  consolation,  does  not  suffer  them 
to  be  tempted  above  that  they  are  able  ;  but  will  with  the 
temptation  also  make  a  way  to  escape,  that  they  may  be  able 
to  bear  it;  (1  Cor.  10:  13):  and  by  the  Holy  Spirit  again  in- 
spires them  with  the  comfortable  assurance  of  persevering. 

Art.  XII  This  certainty  of  perseverance,  however,  is  so  far 
from  exciting  in  believers  a  spirit  of  pride,  or  of  rendering 
them  carnally  secure,  that  on  the  contrary,  it  is  the  real  source 
of  humility,  filial  reverence,  true  piety,  patience  in  every 
tribulation,  fervent  prayers,  constancy  in  suffering,  and  in  con- 
fessing the  truth,  and  of  solid  rejoicing  in  God:  so  that  the 
consideration  of  this  benefit  should  serve  as  an  incentive  to  the 
serious  and  constant  practice  of  gratitude  and  good  works,  as 
appears  from  the  testimonies  of  Scripture  and  the  examples 
of  the  saints. 

Art.  XIII.  Neither  does  renewed  confidence  of  persevering 
produce  licentiousness  or  a  disregard  to  piety,  in  those  who  are 
recovered  from  backsliding :  but  it  renders  them  much  more 
careful  and  solicitous  to  continue  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord,  which 
he  hath  ordained,  that,  they  who  walk  therein  may  maintain  an 
assurance  of  persevering;  lest  by  abusing  his  fatherly  kindness, 
God  should  turn  away  his  gracious  countenance  from  them, 
to  behold  which  is  to  the  godly  dearer  than  life  ;  the  withdraw- 
ing whereof  is  more  bitter  than  death;  and  they  in  conse- 
quence hereof  should  fall  into  more  grievous  torments  of 
conscience. 

Art.  XIV.  And  as  it  hath  pleased  God,  by  the  preaching 
of  the  Gospel,  to  begin  this  work  of  grace  in  us,  so  he  pre- 
serves, continues,  and  perfects  it  by  the  hearing  and  reading 
of  his  Word,  by  meditation  thereon,  and  by  the  exhortations, 
threatenings,  and  promises  thereof,  as  well  as  by  the  use  of  the 
Sacraments. 

Art.  XV.  The  carnal  mind  is  unable  to  comprehend  this 
doctrine  of  the  perseverance  of  the  saints,  and  the  certainty 
thereof;  which  God  hath  most  abundantly  revealed  in  hi3 
Word,  for  the  glory  of  his  name,  and  the  consolation  of  pious 
souls,  and  which  he  impresses  upon  the  hearts  of  the  faithful. 
Satan  abhors  it;  the  world  ridicules  it;  the  ignorant  and 
hypocrite  abuse,  and  heretics  oppose  it.  But  the  spouse  of 
Christ  hath  always  most  tenderly  loved  and  constantly  de- 
fended it,  as  an  inestimable  treasure:  and  God,  against  whom 
neither  counsel  nor  strength  can  prevail,  will  dispose  her  to 
continue  this  conduct  to  the  end.  Now,  to  this  one  God, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit,  be  honour  and  glory,  for  ever- 
Amen. 


CANONS. 


Cf>\ri  ■ 


And  this  is  the  perspicuous,  simple,  and  ingennoos  declara- 
tion of  the  orthodox  doctine  respecting  the  five  articles  which 
have  been  controverted  in  the  Belgic  churches  ;  and  r; 
tion  of  the  errors,  with  which  they  have  for  ;ome   ti* 
troubled.     This  doctrine,  the  Synod  judges  to  be  drawn  from 
■  of  God,  ani  I  -  the  confession  of  the 

Reformed  Churches.     Whence  it   dearly  appears,  thai 
whom  such  conduct  by  no  means  became,  hare  violated  all 
truth,  equity,  and  charity,  in  wishing  to  persuad..-  the  public  : 

'"That  the  doctrine  of    the  Reformed  Churches  concerning 
.  ition.  and  the  points  annexed  to  it,  by  its  own  genius 
and  necessary  tendency,  leads  off  the  minds  of  men  from   all 
piety   and   religion  :  that   it   fa   an  opiate  administer^ 
flesh  and  the  devil;  and  the  strong  hold  <~>f  Sat;. 

For   all    and   from   which    he  wounds   multitudes,  and 
mortally  strikes  through  many  with  the  dans  b 
and  security  ;  that   it    makes  God   the    author  of  sin,  unjust, 
tyrannical,    hypocritical:    that    it    is    nothing   more    than    an 
interpolated  Stoicism.  Mauicheism.  Libertinism.  Turkism :  that 

ra  men  carnally  secure,  since  they  are  : 
that  nothing  can  hinder  the  salvation  of  the  elect,  let  them  live 
as  they  please  ;  and  therefoi  ay  safely  perpetrate 

every  species  of  the  most  atrocious  crimes  ;  and  that,  if  the 
reprobate  should  even  perform  truly  all  the  works  of  the  saints, 
their  obedience  would  not  in  the  least  contribute  to  Hi 
ration  :  that  the  same  doctrine  teaches,  that  God.  by  a  mere 
arbitrary  act  of  his  will,  without  the  least  respect  or  view  to 
any  sin.  has  predestinated  the  greatest  part  of  the  world  to 
eternal  damnation ;  and,  has  created  them  for  this  very 
purpose:  that  in  the  same  manner  in  which  the  election  is  the 
fountain  and  cause  of  faith  and  good  works,  reprobation  is 
me  cause  of  unbelief  and  impiety  :  that  many  children  of  the 
faithful  are  torn,  guiltless,  from  their  mothers'  breasts,  and 
tyrannically  plunged  into  hell;  so  that,  neither  baptism  nor 
the  prayers  of  the  Church  at  their  baptism,  can  at  all  profit 
them:"  and  many  other  things  of  the  same  kind  which  the  Re- 
formed Churches  not  only  do  not  acknowledge,  but  even  detest 
with  their  whole  soul. 

Wherefore,  this    Synod    of  Dort.  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
conjures  as  many  as  piously  call  upon  the  name  of  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  to  judse  of  the  faith  of  the  Reformed  Churches,  not 
ry  side,  are  heaped  upon  it  ; 
nor  from  the  j  n&ons  of  a  few  among  ar. 

modern  teachen  orrupted  and 


74  DOCTRINAL    STANDARDS. 

wrested  to  a  meaning  quite  foreign  to  their  intention  ;  bul  from 
the  public  confessions  of  the  Churches  themselves,  and  from 
this  declaration  of  the  orthodox  doctrine,  confirmed  by  the 
unanimous  consent  of  all  and  each  of  the  members  of  the 
whole  Synod.  Moreover,  the  Synod  warns  calumniators  them- 
selves, to  consider  the  terrible  judgment  of  God  which  awaits 
them,  for  bearing  false  witness  against  the  confessions  of  so 
many  churches  ;  for  distressing  the  consciences  of  the  weak ; 
and  for  labouring  to  render  suspected  the  society  of  the  truly 
faithful.  Finally,  this  Synod  exhorts  all  their  brethren  in  the 
Gospel  of  Christ,  to  conduct  themselves  piously  and  religiously 
in  handling  this  doctrine,  both  in  the  universities  and  churches; 
to  direct  it,  as  well  in  discourse  as  in  writing,  to  the  glory  of 
the  Divine  Name,  to  holfriess  of  life,  and  to  the  consolation  of 
afflicted  souls  ;  to  regulate,  by  the  Scripture,  according  to  the 
analogy  of  faith,  not  only  their  sentiments,  but  also  their 
language  ;  and,  to  abstain  from  all  those  phrases  which  exceed 
the  limits  necessary  to  be  observed  in  ascertaining  the  genuine 
sense  of  the  Holy  Scriptures,  and  may  furnish  insolent  sophists 
with  a  just  pretext  for  violently  assailing,  or  even  vilifying,  the 
doctrine  of  the  Reformed  Churches. 

May  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  who,  seated  at  the  Father's 
right  hand,  gives  gifts  to  men,  sanctify  us  in  the  truth;  bring 
to  the  truth  those  who  err ;  shut  the  mouths  of  the  calumniators 
of  sound  doctrine  ;  and  endue  the  faithful  ministers  of  his  Word 
with  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  discretion,  that  all  their  discourses 
may  tend  to  the  glory  of  God,  and  the  edification  of  those  who 
hear  them.     Amen. 

That  this  is  our  faith  and  decision,  we  certify  by  subscribing 
our  names. 

Here  follow  the  names,  not  only  of  the  president,  assistant 
president,  and  secretaries  of  the  Synod,  and  of  the  pro- 
fessors of  theology  in  the  Dutch  Churches;  but  of  all 
the  members  who  were  deputed  io  the  Synod,  as  the  Re- 
presentatives of  their  respective  Churches;  that  it,  of 
the  Delegates  from  Great  Britain,  the  electoral  Palatinate, 
Hessia,  Switzerland,  Wetteravr.  the  Republic  and  Church  of 
Geneva,  the  Republic  and  Church  of  Bremen,  the  Republic 
and  Church  of  Emden,  the  Duchy  of  Gelderland,  and  of 
Zutphen,  South  Holland,  North  Holland,  Zealand,  the  pro- 
vince of  Utrecht,  Friesland,  Transylvania,  the  State  of 
Groningen  and  Omland,  Drent,  and  the  French  Ckurch«s. 


THE  LITURGY 

or  THK 

REFORMED    CHURCH 

OR, 

THE  FORMS  USED  THEREIN. 


I.    CHRISTIAN    PRAYERS. 

A  PRATER  ON  THE  LORD'S  DAY,  BEFORE  SERMON. 

O  Eternal  God,  and  most  merciful  Father.  w« 
humbly  prostrate  ourselves  before  thy  hii^h  majesty, 
against  which  we  have  so  often  and  grievously  of- 
fended ;  and  acknowledge,  if  thou  shouldst  enter 
into  judgment  with  us,  that  we  have  deserved  noth- 
ing but  eternal  death  :  for  besides  that  we  all  are, 
by  original  sin,  unclean  in  thy  sight  and  children 
of  wrath,  conceived  in  sin  and  brought  forth  in 
iniquity,  whereby  all  manner  of  evil  lusls.  striving 
against  thee  and  our  neighbour,  dwell  within  us; 
ive  have  also  indeed,  frequently  and  without  end, 
transgressed  thy  precepts,  neglected  wh».t  thou  hast 
commanded  us,  and  done  what  thou  hast  expressly 
forbidden  us.  We  have  strayed  like  sheep,  and 
have  greatly  offended  against  thee,  which   we  ao- 

•75) 


7ft  LITURGY. 

knowledge,  and  are  heartly  sorry  for;  nay  we  con 
fesa  to  our  shame,  and  to  the  praise  of  thy  mercy 
towards  us,  that  our  sins  are  more  than  the  hairs  of 
our  head,  and  that  we  are  indebted  ten  thousand 
talents,  but  not  able  to  pay.  "Wherefore  we  are  not 
worthy  to  be  called  thy  children;  nor  to  lift  up  our 
eyes  towards  heaven,  to  pour  out  our  prayers  be- 
fore thee. 

Nevertheless,  0  Lord  God,  and  merciful  Father', 
knowing  that  thou  dost  not  desire  the  death  of  a 
sinner,  but  that  he  may  turn  from  Ids  wickedness 
and  live ;  and  that  thy  mercy  is  infinite,  which  thou 
showest  unto  those  who  return  to  thee  ;  we  heartily 
call  upon  thee,  trusting  in  our  Mediator  Jesus 
Christ,  who  is  the  Lamb  of  God  that  taketh  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  and  we  beseeeh  thee,  to  com- 
miserate our  infirmity,  forgiving  us  all  our  sins  for 
Christ's  sake. 

Wash  us  in  the  pure  fountain  of  his  blood,  that 
we  may  become  clean  and  white  as  snow.  Cover 
our  nakedness  with  his  innocence  and  righteousness, 
for  the  glory  of  thy  name's  sake:  clear  our  under- 
standing of  all  blindness,  and  our  hearts  of  all 
hardness  and  pride. 

Open  the  mouth  of  thy  servant  at  present,  and 
replenish  him  with  thy  wisdom  and  knowledge, 
that  he  may  purely  and  confidently  set  forth  thy 
"Word;  prepare  also  our  hearts  that  we  may  hear, 
understand,  and  keep  the  same:  write  thy  laws,  ac 
cording  to  thy  promise,  in  the  tables  of  our  hearts, 


PR a*  77 

and  strengthen  oa  to  delight  and  walk  in  the  same, 
to  the  praise  and  glory  of  thy  Nam.-,  and  to  the 
edification  of  thy  Church.  0  gracious  Father,  we 
a-k  for,  and  desire  all  these  thingH  in  the  nam.-  of 
Jeans    Christ,  who    hath   taught    us   to  pray:   Oua 

KaTHER,  etc*. 


A  PRAYER  OS  THE  LORD  B  DAY.  AFTER  SERMON. 

Almighty  and  merciful  God,  we  acknowledge  in 
ourselves,  and  confess  before  thee,  as  the  truth  is, 
that  we  are  not  worthy  to  lift  up  our  eyes  toward 
heaven,  and  to  present  our  prayers  before  thee,  if 
thou  ahonldst  respect  our  merits  and  worthiness: 
for  our  consciences  accuse  lis,  and  our  sins  bear  wit- 
ness against  us;  we  ab<»  know  that  thou  art  a  right- 
eous judge,  punishing  the  sins  of  those  who  transgress 
thy  commandments.  But,  0  Lord,  since  thou  hast 
commanded  us  to  call  upon  thee  in  all  times  of  ne- 
cessity, and  hast  of  thine  ineffable  mercy  promised 
to  hear  our  prayers,  not  because  of  our  merits, 
which  are  none,  but  for  the  merits  of  our  Lord 
Christ,  whom  thou  hast  appointed  to  be  our 
Mediator  and  Advocate:  therefore,  we  forsake  all 
other  help,  and  take  our  refuse  to  thy  mercy  alone. 

Especially,  0  Lord,  besides  the  innumerable 
benefits,  which  thou  showest  to  all  mankind  in 
general  on  earth,  thou  hast  in  particular  bestowed 
manifold  favours  on  us,  which  we  are  not  able  to 
comprehend  or  express-  for  then  hast delirere^  us 


7  8  LITURGY. 

from  the  woful  slavery  of  the  devil,  and  all  idolatry 
wherein  we  were  held,  and  hast  brought  us  to  the 
light  of  thy  truth,  and  to  the  knowledge  of  thy 
Holy  Gospel.  On  the  contrary,  we  have  by  our 
ingratitude  been  regardless  of  these  thy  benefits  ; 
we  have  departed  from  thee,  and  have  followed  our 
own  devices,  not  honouring  thee  as  was  our  bounden 
duty  to  do.  Thus  have  we,  O  Lord,  grievously 
sinned,  and  highly  offended  thee,  and  we  can  expect 
nothing  else  than  everlasting  death  and  damnation, 
if  thou  shouldst  deal  with  us  according  to  our  de- 
serts. Yea,  we  also  perceive,  O  Lord,  by  the  chas- 
tisement, which  thou  daily  art  inflicting  on  us,  that 
thou  art  justly  displeased  with  us.  For  since  thou 
art  just,  thou  wilt  punish  no  man  without  cause, 
and  we  also  see  thine  hand  stretched  out  further  to 
punish  us.  But  though  thou  shouldst  punish  us 
more  severely  than  thou  hast  hitherto  done,  nay, 
though  all  the  plagues  fell  upon  us,  wherewith  thou 
didst  visit  the  sins  of  thy  people  Israel,  we  must 
still  confess  that  thou  wouldst  do  us  no  injustice. 

But,  0  Lord,  thou  art  our  God,  and  we  are  but 
dust  and  ashes;  thou  art  our  Creator,  and  we  are 
thy  handy  work;  thou  art  our  Shepherd,  and  we 
are  thy  sheep ;  thou  art  our  Redeemer,  and  we  are 
those  whom  thou  hast  redeemed  ;  thou  art  our 
Father,  and  we  are  thy  children  and  heirs.  There- 
fore, do  not  punish  us  in  thine  anger,  but  chastise 
us  mercifully,  and  preserve  that  work,  winch  thou 
hast  of  thy  mercy  begun  in  us,  that   the    whole 


GRAYER*.  Tv 

world  may  know  and  acknowledge  thee  to  be  <<\\r 
God  and  Saviour.  Thy  people  brae!  frequently 
offended  thee,  and  thou  didst  justly  } -nui^h  them  ; 
i -at  as  of)  a>  they  turned  themselves  again  t<>  thee, 
thou  didst  always  mercifully  receive  them  into 
favour.  And  though  their  Bins  and  transgr*  bs 
were  ever  bo  great,  thou  didst  always  avert  thy 
wrath  a  1 1 « 1  punishment  prepared  for  them,  by  rea- 
ion  of  the  covenant  which  thou  hadst  made  with 
thy  servants,  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob;  bo  that 
thou  never  hast  refused  t«.  hear  the  prayers  of  thy 
people.  And  we  have  of  thy  mercy  even  that  same 
covenant,  which  thou  hast  erected  in  the  hand  of 
prist  our  Mediator,  between  thee  and  all  bc- 
liei  ers:  nay,  it  is  now  more  glorious  and  efficacious, 
since  Christ  hath  ratified  and  confirmed  the  same 
by  his  holy  Buffering  and  death,  and  entrance  into 
his  glory.  Therefore,  0  Lord,  forsaking  ourselves 
and  all  human  assistance,  we  fly  for  succor  to  this 
blessed  covenant  of  grace,  by  means  whereof  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  having  offered  his  body  onee  on 
the  cross  as  ■  perfect  sacrifice  for  us,  hath  recon- 
ciled us  with  thee  for  ever.  Therefore,  0  Lord, 
look  upon  the  face  of  thine  anointed,  and  not  on 
our  sins,  that  thine  anger  may  be  appea-ed  by  his 
intercession:  and  cause  thy  face  to  shine  on  us  to 
our  joy  and  salvation. 

Take  us  henceforth  into  thy  holy  guidance  and 
protection,  and  govern  us  by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  who, 
dailv  more  and  more  mortifying  our  flesh  with  all 


&G  LTTU-RGY. 

its  lusts,  renews  ns  to  a  better  life,  and  produces  in 
us  fruits  of  true  faith  ;  that  hereby  thy  Name  may 
be  glorified  and  praised  to  all  eternity,  and  that  we, 
despising  all  transitory  things,  may  with  an  ardent 
desire  fix  our  thoughts  only  on  things  heavenly. 

And  inasmuch  as  it  is  thy  pleasure  that  we  should 
pray  for  all  mankind,  we  beseech  thee  to  extend  thy 
blessing  on  the  doctrine  of  thy  Holy  Gospel,  that  it 
may  be  preached  and  accepted  every  where  ;  that 
the  whole  world  may  be  rilled  with  thy  saving 
knowledge  ;  that  the  ignorant  may  be  converted, 
the  weak  strengthened  ;  that  every  one  not  only  in 
word,  but  also  in  deed,  may  magnify  and  sanctify 
thy  holy  Name.  Send  forth,  for  this  end,  faithful 
labourers  into  thy  harvest  :  and  also  replenish  them 
with  thy  grace,  that  they  may  faithfully  serve  be- 
fore thee.  On  the  contrary,  utterly  destroy  all  false 
teachers,  ravenous  wolves,  and  hirelings,  who  seek 
their  own  honour  and  advantage,  and  not  the  glory 
of  thy  holy  Name,  nor  the  welfare  and  salvation  of 
souls.  Be  also  pleased  graciously  to  preserve  and 
govern  all  thy  christian  churches  spread  over  the 
face  of  the  earth,  in  unity  of  true  faith,  and  in 
godliness  of  life,  that  thy  kingdom  may  daily  in- 
crease, and  that  of  Satan  be  destroyed,  till  thy 
kingdom  is  perfected,  when  thou  shalt  be  all  in  all. 

Particularly  we  pray  for  these  United  States  of 
America;  keep  them  under  thy  holy  protection; 
prosper  them  in  their  agriculture,  manufactures, 
commerce  and   literature,   and   let   their   civil  and 


PRAYERS.  81 

religious  righte  be  preserved  inviolate  to  the  latest 
posterity. 

Bless  and  long  preserve  thy  servant,  the  Presi- 
dent of  the  United  States.  Blew  the  Vice-President; 
nate  and  House  of  Representatives,  when  in 
congress  assembled.  Bless  all  placed  in  authority 
throughout  the  states,  and  especially  in  the  state 
wherein  we  reside  ;  the  Governor,  the  Magistrates, 
and  all  others  entrusted  with  powers,  either  legis- 
lative or  executive.  Replenish  them  all  with  thy 
grace  and  heavenly  gifts,  each  in  the  respective 
calling  and  state  wherein  thou  hast  placed  him,  that 
they  may  wisely  govern  and  strenuously  protect 
the  people  whom  thou  ha^t  committed  to  their  care, 
faithfully  defend  thy  worship,  and  rightly  adminis- 
ter justice.  Preside  with  thy  Holy  Spirit  in  their 
assemblies,  that  in  all  cases  they  may  resolve  noth- 
ing but  what  is  good  and  becoming,  and  let  the 
laws  be  happily  executed:  that  these  United  States 
being  preserved  from  all  enemies,  the  evil  doers 
punished,  and  the  just  protected,  thy  Xame  thereby 
may  be  praised,  and  the  kingdom  of  the  King  of 
kings,  Christ  Jesus,  promoted:  and  that  we  may 
lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and 
honesty. 

Moreover  we  pray  for  our  brethren  who  are  un- 
der persecution  or  tyranny.  Comfort  them  with 
thy  Holy  Spirit  and  mercifully  deliver  them:  suffer 
not  thy  Church  wholly  to  be  destroyed,  nor  the 
remembrance  of  thy  Xame  to  be  abolished  from  th* 


face  of  the  earth,  lest  the  enemies  of  thy  truth 
triumph  to  the  dishonouring  and  blaspheming  of 
thy  Name.  But  if  it  is  thy  divine  will,  that  the 
suffering  Christians  should  die  for  the  glory  of  thy 
Name,  and  by  their  death  witness  unto  the  truth, 
comfort  them  in  their  sufferings,  that  they,  consid- 
ering them  as  coming  from  thy  fatherly  hand,  may 
therefore,  doing  thy  will,  remain  steadfast,  whether 
in  life  or  death ;  to  thy  glory,  to  the  edification  of 
thy  Church,  and  to  their  salvation.  We  likewise 
beseech  thee  for  all  those  whom  thou  dost  afflict, 
with  poverty,  imprisonment,  sickness  of  body,  or 
trouble  of  mind  ;  comfort  them  all,  O  Lord,  accord- 
ing to  their  several  necessities.  Grant  that  their 
chastisement  may  bring  them  to  the  knowledge  of 
their  sins,  and  to  an  amendment  of  their  lives. 
Give  them  also  firm  patience  ;  alleviate  their  suf- 
ferings; and  finally  deliver  them  that  they  may 
rejoice  in  thy  goodness  and  eternally  praise  thy 
Name. 

And  now,  0  Lord,  take  us,  together  with  all  that 
belongs  to  or  concerns  us,  in  thy  keeping.  Grant 
that  we  may  live  in  our  respective  callings  accord- 
ing to  thy  will,  and  so  use  the  gifts  which  we  re- 
ceive of  thy  blessing,  that  they  may  not  impede, 
but  rather  further  us  to  life  eternal.  Strengthen  us 
in  all  temptations,  that  we  striving  in  true  faith, 
may  overcome,  and  hereafter  enjoy  with  Christ  life 
eternal. 

AVe  ask  thee  for  all  these  things,  as  our  faithful 


PRAYER*.  fc   I 

Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  himself  hath  taught 
us;  Our  Father,  etc. 

Afterwards  tlu  congregation  is  dismissed  with  the 
usual  blessing : 

RECEIVE   THE    BLKS8ING    OF    THE   LORD. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee: 

The  Lord  make  his  face  to  shine  upon  thee,  and 
h<j  gracious  unto  thee: 

The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon  thee,  and 
give  thee  peace. 

A  PRAYER  BEFORE  THE  EXPLANATION  OF  THE  CATECHI-M. 

O  Heavenly  Father,  thy  Word  is  perfect,  con- 
verting the  soul ;  a  sure  testimony,  making  wise  the 
simple,  enlightening  the  eyes  of  the  blind;  and  a 
powerful  means  unto  salvation,  for  all  those  who 
believe.  And  whereas  we  are  not  only  blind  by 
nature,  but  even  incapable  of  doing  any  good:  and 
also  since  thou  wilt  help  none  but  those  who  are  of 
a  broken  and  contrite  heart ;  wTe  beseech  thee  to 
enlighten  our  understanding  with  thy  Holy  Spirit, 
and  give  us  a  meek  heart,  free  from  all  haughtiness 
and  carnal  knowledge,  that  we.  hearing  thy  Word, 
may  rightly  understand  it,  and  regulate  our  life 
accordingly.  Be  graciously  pleased  to  convert  all 
those  who  still  rtray  from  thy  truth,  that  we,  to- 
gether   with    them,    may    unanimously   serve    th^a 


N  LITURGY. 

in  true  holiness  ami  righteousness  all  the   days  of 
our  life. 

We  crave  all  these  things  for  Christ's  sake,  who 
hath  thus  taught  us  to  pra}^  in  his  name,  and  prom- 
ised to  hear  us;  Our  Father,  etc. 


A  PRAYER    AFTER    THE    EXPLANATION  OF   THE  CATECHISM. 

O  Gracious  God  and  merciful  Father,  we  give 
thee  hearty  thanks  that  it  hath  pleased  thee,  to  take 
not  only  us,  but  also  our  little  children,  into  thy 
covenant,  which  thou  hast  not  only  sealed  unto 
them,  by  Holy  Baptism,  but  also  daily  showest, 
when  thou  perfectest  thy  praise  out  of  their  mouths, 
thus  to  cause  the  wise  of  the  world  to  blush.  We 
beseech  thee,  increase  thy  grace  in  them,  that  they 
may  always  grow  and  increase  in  Christ  thy  Son ; 
till  they  acquire  their  perfect  manly  age  in  all 
knowledge  and  righteousness.  Give  us  grace  that 
we  may  educate  them,  as  thou  hast  commanded  us, 
in  thy  knowledge  and  fear,  so  that  by  their  godli- 
ness the  kingdom  of  Satan  may  be  destroyed,  and 
the  kingdom  of  Jesus  Christ  strengthened  in  this 
and  other  congregations,  to  the  glory  of  thy  holy 
Name,  and  to  their  eternal  salvation,  through  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 


M 


A  PRATER  BEFORE    BERMON    IN  TUT.  WEEK. 


Hf.wVmy  Father,  eternal  and  merciful  God,  we 
acknowledge  and  confess  before  thy  divine  majesty, 
thai  we  are  poor  miserable  sinners,  conceived  in  sin. 
and  born  in  iniquity,  prone  to  all  evil,  unfit  for  any 
and  that,  by  our  sinful  lit"-,  we  continually 
transgress  thy  holy  commandments,  whereby  we 
provoke  thine  anger  against  us.  and  according  to 
thy  righteous  judgment,  exp< 

nal  damnation.  But.  0  Lord,  we  repent  and  are 
sorry  that  we  have  offended  thee  ;  we  bewail  ouv 
transgressions,  beseeching  that  thou  wilt  graciously 
pity  our  misery.  Have  compassion  on  us,  0  most 
bounteous  God  and  Father,  and  forgive  us  all  our 
-in-,  for  that  holy  passion  of  thy  well  beloV  jd  Son 
Jesus  Christ.  Grant  us  also  the  grace  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  we  may.  with  all  our  hearts  study  to 
know  our  own  unrighfr  ousness,  and  sincerely  abhor 
ourselves;  that  sin  may  be  mortified  in  us.  and  we 
may  he  raised  up  to  a  new  life  ;  that  we  may  brine: 
forth  genuine  fruits  of  holiness,  and  righteousness, 
which  through  Jesus  Christ  are  acceptable  to  thee. 
Give  us  to  understand  thy  holy  Word  according  to 
thy  diviue  will,  that  we  may  learn  thereby  to  put 
our  whole  trust  in  thee  alone,  and  withdraw  it  from 
all  creatures ;  that  also  our  old  man.  with  all  the 
affections  thereof,  may  be  daily  more  and  more  cru- 
cified ;  and  that  we  may  offer  up  ourselves  unto 
thee  a  living  sacrifice,  to   the  glory  of  thy    holv 


86  LITURGY. 

Name,  and  to  the  edification  of  our  neighbours  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  hath  taught 
and  commanded  us  to  pray  ;  Our  Father,  et&. 


A  PRAYER    AFTER  SERMON  IN  THE  WEEK. 

Lord  God  Almighty,  let  not  thy  holy  Name  be 
profaned  for  our  sins,  for  wTe  have  divers  ways  sin- 
ned against  thee,  since  we  are  not  obedient  to  thy 
Word,  as  we  ought  to  be,  and  through  ignorance 
and  murmuring  daily  stir  up  thine  anger  against  us: 
wherefore  thou  dost  justly  punish  us;  but  0  Lord, 
be  mindful  of  thy  great  mercy,  and  have  compas- 
sion on  us.  Give  us  knowledge  of,  and  repentance, 
for  our  sins,  and  amendment  of  our  lives.  Strength- 
en the  ministers  of  thy  church,  that  they  may  faith- 
fully and  steadfastly  declare  thy  holy  word  ;  and  the 
magistrates  of  thy  people,  that  they  may  bear  the 
gword  with  equity  and  prudence.  Preserve  us  from 
all  deceit  and  unfaithfulness.  Confound  all  evil,  and 
subtile  counsels  taken  against  thy  Word  and  thy 
Church.  0  Lord,  withhold  not  from  us  thy  Spirit  and 
Word,  but  grant  us  increase  of  faith  ;  and  in  all  trou- 
ble and  adversity,  patience  and  constancy.  Assist  thy 
Church,  deliver  her  from  all  affliction,  derision  and 
persecution.  Strengthen  also  the  weak  and  sorrowful 
of  heart,  and  send  us  thy  peace,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  hath  given  us  this  sure  promise:  Veri- 
ly, verily,  I  say  unto  you,  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  of 
the  Father  in  my  name,  he  will  give  it  you  ;  and  hath 
commanded  us  to  pray  ;  Our  Father,  etc. 


PiAYtife  87 


A    MORHING    PRAYER. 


O   Merciful  Father,  we  thank    thee,  that    thou 
hast  in  faithfulness  watched  over  us  the  night  past ; 
and  we  beseech  thee  to  strengthen,  and  hei 
guide  us   by  thy    Holy  Spirit,  that  we   may   spend 
this,  and  all  the  days  of  our  lives,  in  all  rigl 

id  holiness,  and  that  whatsoever  we  under- 
take, we  may  always  aim  at  the  promoting  of  thy 
glory,  and  expect  all  the  success  of  our  undertak- 
ing- from  thy  bountiful  hand  alone.  And  to  the 
end  that    we  may  obtain  this  mercy   of  ti 

1  according  to  thy  promise  to  forgive  all  our 
-ins,  through  the  holy  pas-ion  and  blood-shedding 
of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Je-us  Christ  ;  for  we 
heartily  repent  of  them.  Enlighten  also  our  hearts, 
that  we,  having  cast  off  all  works  of  darkness,  may 
as  children  of  light  walk  in  a  new  life  in  all  god- 
so  the  preaching  of  thy  srospel. 
Destroy  all  works  of  the  devil.  Strengthen  all 
ministers  of  the  £ospel.  and  magistrates  of  thy  peo- 
ple. Comfort  all  those  who  are  persecuted  and 
afflicted  in  mind,  through  Jesus  Christ  thy  "beloved 
Son.  who  hath  promised  us.  that  thou  wilt  certainly 
irive  us  whatsoever  we  shall  ask  in  his  name,  and 
therefore  hath  commanded  us  to  pray  ;  Our  Fath- 
er, etc. 


88  LITURGY. 

AN    EVENING  PRAYER. 

O  Merciful  God,  eternal  light,  shining  in  dark- 
ness, thou  who  dispellest  the  night  of  sin,  and  all 
blindness  of  heart :  since  thou  hast  appointed  the 
night  for  rest  and  th-e  day  for  labour,  we  beseech 
thee,  grant  that  our  bodies  may  rest  in  peace  and 
<piietness,  that  afterwards  they  may  be  able  to  en 
dure  the  labour  they  must  bear.  Temper  our  sleep, 
that  it  be  not  disorderly,  that  we  may  remain  spot- 
less both  in  body  and  soul,  nay,  that  oor  sleep  itself 
may  be  to  thy  glory.  Enlighten  the  eyes  of  our 
understanding,  that  we  may  not  sleep  in  death  ; 
but  always  look  for  deliverance  from  this  misery. 
Defend  us  against  all  assault-  of  the  devil,  and  take 
us  into  thy  holy  protection.  And  although  we 
have  not  passed  this  day,  without  having  greatly 
sinned  against  thee,  we  beseech  thee  to  hide  our 
sins  with  thy  mercy  as  thou  hidest  all  things  on 
earth  with  the  darkness  of  the  night,  that  we  there- 
fore may  not  be  cast  out  from  thy  presence.  Re- 
lieve and  comfort  all  those,  who  are  afflicted  or 
distressed  in  mind,  body,  or  estate,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray:  Our 
Father,  etc. 

A  PRAYER  AT  THE  OPENING  OF  THE  CONSISTORY. 

Heavenly  Father,  eternal  and  merciful  God,  it 
hath  pleased  thee  of  thy  infinite  wisdom  and  good- 


PRAYERS. 

ne?B  to  gather  a  church  to  thyself  out  of  all  nation? 
upon  the  (ace  of  the  earth,  by  the  preaching  of  thy 
holy  gospel,  and  to  govern  the  same  by  the  service 
<>f  men.     Thou  has!  also  graciously  called  us  up  to 

this  office.  ;m<l  commanded  us  to  take  heed  unto 
(iui'-. Ives  and  unto  the  flock,  which  Christ  hath 
bought  with  his  precious  blood,  Since  w< 
this  present  assembled  in  thy  holy  Name,  after  the 
example  of  the  apostolic  Churches,  to  consult,  as  our 
quir<  b,  about  those  things  which  may  come 
before  us,  for  the  welfare  and  edification  of  thy 
Churches,  for  which  we  acknowledge  ourselves  to 
be  unfit  and  incapable,  as  we  are  by  nature  unable 
of  ourselves  to  think  any  good,  much  less  to  put  it 
in  practice :  therefore,  we  beseech  thee,  0  faithful 
God  and  Father,  that  thou  wilt  be  pleased  to  be 
present  with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  according  to  thy 
promise,  in  the  midst  of  our  present  assembly,  to 
guide  us  into  all  truth.  Remove  from  us  all  mis- 
apprehension? and  unbecoming  desires  of  the  flesh, 
and  grant  that  thy  holy  Word  may  be  the  only  rule 
and  guide  of  all  our  consultations,  that  they  may 
tend  to  the  glory  of  thy  Name,  to  the  edification 
of  thy  Church,  and  to  the  discharge  of  our  own 
consciences,  through  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son.  who 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  only  true  Gk>d, 
is  eternally  to  be  praised  and  magnified.     Amen. 


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90 


A  PRAYER  AT  THE  CLOSE  OF  THE  CONSISTORY. 

O  Lord  God  and  heavenly  Father,  we  heartily 
thank  thee,  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to  gather  a 
Church  to  thyself  in  this  part  of  the  world,  and  to 
use  our  services  therein,  granting  us  the  privilege, 
that  we  may  freely  and  without  hindrance  preach 
thy  holy  gospel,  and  exercise  all  the  duties  of  god- 
liness. Moreover  we  thank  thee,  that  thou  now 
hast  been  present  with  thy  Holy  Spirit  in  the  midst 
of  this  our  assembly,  directing  our  determinations 
according  to  thy  will,  uniting  our  hearts  in  mutual 
peace  and  concord.  We  beseech  thee,  O  faithful 
God  and  Father,  that  thou  wilt  graciously  be  pleas- 
ed to  bless  our  intended  labour,  and  effectually  to 
execute  thy  begun  work  ;  always  gathering  unto 
thyself  a  true  Church  and  preserving  the  same  in 
the  pure  doctrine,  and  in  the  right  use  of  thy  holy 
sacraments,  and  in  a  diligent  exercise  of  discipline. 
On  the  contrary,  destroy  all  evil  and  crafty  councils, 
which  are  devised  against  thy  Word  and  Church. 
Strengthen  also  all  the  ministers  of  thy  Church  that 
they  may  faithfully  and  steadfastly  declare  thy 
holy  Word  :  and  the  magistrates  of  thy  people,  that 
they  may  bear  the  sword  with  righteousness  and 
discretion.  Particularly  we  pray  for  those  whom 
thou  hast  been  pleased  to  put  in  authority  over  us, 
both  those  of  higher  and  lower  dignity,  and  espe- 
cially for  \h&  worshipful  magistrates  of  this   city. 


PRAYERS.  9l 

Grant  that  their  whole  Government  may  he  thus 
directed,  that  the  Kins:  of  all  kin^s  may  rule  over 
them  and  their  fellow-citizens, and  that  the  kingdom 
of  the  devil  (which  is  a  kingdom  of  scandal  and 
reproach)  may,  daily,  more  and  more  be  destroyed 
and  brought  to  DaugbJ  by  them  as  thy  servants,  and 
that  we,  with  them,  may  lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable 
life,  in  all  godliness  and  honesty.  Hear  us,  0  God 
and  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ  thy  beloved  Son, 
who,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Gho?t,  the  only  and 
true  God,  is  eternally  to  be  magnified  and  praised 
Amen. 


A  PRAYER  AT  THE  MEETING  OF  THE  DEACONS. 

Merciful  God  and  Father,  thou  who  hast  not, 
only  said  unto  us,  that  we  should  always  have  the 
poor  with  us,  but  hast  also  commanded  that  they 
should  be  assisted,  and  for  that  end  hast  ordained 
the  service  of  Deacons  in  thy  Chureh,  by  whom 
they  micrht  be  relieved:  as  we,  who  are  called  to 
the  office  of  Deacons  in  this  congregation,  are  here 
at  present  met  in  thy  Name,  to  consult  together 
concerning  our  ministry,  therefore  we  humbly  be- 
ee^ch  thee  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  that  thou 
wilt  be  pleased  to  endue  us  with  the  spirit  of  dis- 
cretion ;  to  the  end  that  we  may  rightly  discern 
who  are  really  poor  and  who  are  not:  and  that  we 
may  with  all  cheerfulness  and  fidelity,  distribute 
the  alms  collected  by  us  to  every  one  according  to 


*2  LITURGF. 

hi?  necessity,  not  leaving  th*  indigent  members  of 
thy  beloved  Son  comfortless,  neither  giving  to  those 
who  are  not  in  want.  Kindle  within  the  heart*  of 
men  an  ardent  love  towards  the  poor,  that  they 
may  liberally  Lrive  of  their  temporal  goods,  of 
which  thoa  hast  made  them  stewards:  and  that  we, 
having  the  means  in  hand  to  assist  the  in 
may  faithfully,  without  vexation,  and  with  a  free 
heart,  perform  our  office.  Grant  us  also  the  talents 
to  comfort  the  miserable,  not  only  with  the  external 
ia)t,  but  also  with  the  holy  Word.  And  since  man 
doth  not  live  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word 
that  proceedeth  out  of  thy  mouth,  be  pleased  there- 
fore to  extend  thy  blessing  over  our  distributions. 
and  increase  the  bread  of  the  poor,  that  both  we 
and  they  may  have  reason  to  praise  and  thank  thee: 
expecting  the  blessed  coming  of  thy  belov- 
Jesufl  Christ,  who  became  poor  for  our  Hikes,  to 
make  us  rich  in  eternity.     Amen. 


GRACE    BEFORE    MEAT. 

Psalm  145:  15.  16.  "The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon 
thee,  and  thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  sea- 
son. Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satisfies!  the 
Aesire  of  every  living  thing." 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  created  all  things,  and 
dost  still  maintain  and  govern  them  by  thy  divine 
power,  and  didst  feed  thy  people  Israel  in  the  wild- 


1 1&  M 

bless  Q8  thy  poor  servants,  and  sanctity 
these  thy  gifts,  which  we  receive  from  thy  bounti- 
ful goodness,  that  we  may  temperately  and  holily 
Dse  them  according  to  thy  will,  and  thereby  ac- 
knowledge thai  thou  art  our  Father,  and  the  foun- 
tain of  all  good.  Grant  also  that  we  may  at  all 
times  and  above  all  things  seek  tor  that  spiritual 
bread  ^\'  thy  Word,  with  which  our  souls  are  fed 
to  life  eternal,  which  thou  hast  prepared  for  us  by 
the  holy  blood  of  thy  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ. 
A  nit  n. 

Our  Father,  etc. 

Also  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  admonishes  us: 

Luke  21  :  34.  35.   u  And  take  heed  to  yourselves, 

lest  at  any  time  your  hearts  be  overcharged  with 
surfeiting,  and  drunkenness,  and  cares  of  this  life, 
and  so  that  day  come  upon  you  unawares:  for  as  a 
snare  shall  it  come  on  all  them  that  dwell  on  the 
face  of  the  wiiole  earth." 


GRACE    AFTER    MEAT. 

Thus  speaketh  the  Lord,  in  the  fifth  book  of 
Moses,  chap.  8  :  10,  11  :  "  When  thou  hast  eaten  and 
art  full,  then  thou  shalt  bless  the  Lord  thy  God,  for 
the  good  land  which  he  hatli  given  thee.  Beware 
that  thou  forget  not  the  Lord  thy  God,  in  not  keep- 
ing his  commandments,  and  his  judgments,  and  his 
Statutes  which  I  command  thee  this  da  v.'' 


34  LITURGY. 

( I  Lord  God  and  heavenly  Father,  we  thank  thee 
for  all  thy  benefits,  which  we  without  intermission 
receive  from  thy  bountiful  hand  ;  we  bless  thy  di- 
vine  will,  for  preserving  us  in  this  mortal  life,  and 
supplying  all  our  wants;  but  especially  for  our  re- 
generation unto  the  hope  of  a  better  life,  which  thou 
hast  revealed  unto  us  by  the  gospel  We  1  e 
thee,  merciful  God  and  Father,  not  to  suffer  our 
hearts  to  be  fixed  on  these  earthly  and  corruptible 
things;  but  that  we  may  always  look  up  to  heaven, 
expecting  thence  our  Saviour  Jesu-  Christ,  until  he 
appear  in  the  clouds  for  our  deliverance.     Amen. 

Our  Father,  etc. 


A  PRAYER  FOR  SICK  AND  TEMPTED  PERSONS. 

0  Almighty,  eternal,  righteous  God,  and  merciful 
Father,  who  art  Lord  of  life  and  death,  and  without 
whose  will,  nothing  is  done  in  heaven  nor  in  earth  ; 
although  we  are  not  worthy  to  call  upon  thy  Xame, 
nor  to  hope  that  thou  wilt  hear  us,  when  we  con- 
sider how  we  have  hitherto  emploved  our  time  ; 
we  beseech  thee  that  thou  wilt  be  pleased  of  thy 
mercy  to  look  upon  us  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ, 
who  hath  taken  all  our  infirmities  on  him.  We 
acknowledge  that  we  are  utterly  incapable  of  any 
good  and  prone  to  all  evil,  wherefore  we  have  justly 
merited  this  punishment,  vea.  have  deserved  much 
more.  But  Lord,  thou  knowe-t  that  we  are  thy 
people,  and  that  thou   art  our  God-    we   have   no 


PRA\"Lk>. 

other  refuge  than  thy  mercy,  which  thou  never 
hast  withheld  from  any  one  who  turned  himself  to 
thee.  Therefore  we  beseech  thee  hot  to  impute  our 
sins  unto  us.  but  to  account  the  wisdom,  righteor 

and  holiness  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  us,  that 
may  in  him  be  able  to  stand  before  thee  DeYrret' 
us  for  hi»  sake  from  these  Bufferings,  that  the  wick 
ed  may  not  think  that  thou  hast  forsaken  us.  And 
if  it  is  thy  pleasure  Longer  thus  to  try  us.  give  us 
strength  and  patience  to  bear  all  Buch,  according  to 
thy  will,  and  let  all  turn  according  to  thy  wisdom 
to  our  profit  Rather  chastise  us  here,  than  let  us 
hereafter  be  lost  with  the  world.  Grant  that  we 
may  die  to  this  world,  and  all  earthly  things,  and 
that  we  may  daily  more  and  more  be  renewed  after 
the  ima^e  of  Jesus  Christ.  Suffer  us  not  to  be 
separated  by  any  means  from  thy  love  :  but  draw 
us  daily  nigher  and  nigher  unto  thee,  that  we  may 
enter  upon  the  end  of  our  calling  with  joy  :  which 
is.  to  die,  to  rise  again,  and  to  live  with  Christ  in 
eternity.  We  also  believe  that  thou  wilt  hear  us 
through  Jesus  Christ  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray  ; 
Our  Father,  etc. 

Strengthen   us  also  in  the  true  faith,  which   we 
believe  in  our  hearts  and  profess  with  our  mouths: 

I  BELIEVE  IN  GOD.   etc. 


y6  L1TVRGY. 


Eternal  merciful  God  and  Father,  the  eternal 
salvation  of  the  living  and  the  everlasting  life  of 
the  dying;  seeing  that  thou  hast  death  and  life  in 
thy  hand  alone,  and  takest  ^ueh  care  of  us  con- 
tinually, that  neither  health  nor  siekness,  nor  any 
good  or  evil  can  befall  us,  nay.  not  a  hair  can  fall 
from  our  head,  without  thy  will;  and  since  thou 
dost  order  all  things  for  the  good  of  thy  people ; 
we  beseech  thee,  grant  us  the  grace  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit,  to  teach  us  rightly  to  acknowledge  our 
misery,  and  patiently  to  bear  thy  chastenings, 
which  we  have  deserved  ten  thousand  times  more 
severe.  We  know  that  they  are  not  the  evidences 
of  thy  wrath,  but  of  thy  fatherly  love  towards  us, 
that  we  should  not  be  condemned  with  the  world. 
O  Lord,  increase  our  faith  in  thine  infinite  mercy 
that  we  may  be  more  and  more  united  to  Christ,  as 
members  to  their  spiritual  Head,  to  whom  thou 
wilt  make  us  conform  in  sufferings  and  in  glory. 
Lighten  the  cross,  so  that  our  weakness  may  be 
able  to  bear  it.  We  submit  ourselves  entirely  to 
thy  holy  will,  whether  thou  art  pleased  to  continue 
our  souls  longer  in  these  tabernacles,  or  to  take 
them  into  eternal  life,  since  we  belong  to  Christ, 
and  therefore  shall  not  perish.  We  would  will- 
ingly leave  this  weak  body  in  hope  of  a  blessed  re- 
surrection, when  it  shall  be  restored  to  us  much 


PUAYKKS. 

more  glorious  Grant  ua  to  experience  the 
comfort  of  the  remission  of  sins,  and  of  justification 
through  Christ,  that  we  by  that  shield  may  over- 
come all  the  assaults  of  Satan.  May  his  innocent 
blood  wash  away  all  tlw  stain  and  uncleanness  of 
<>ur  -ins,  and  his  righteousness  answer  for  our  un- 
righteousness in  thy  last  judgment  Arm  us  with 
(kith  and  hope,  that  we  may  not  be  ashamed  nor 
confounded  by  the  terror  of  death  ;  hut  when  our 
bodily  ey«s  are  closing  in  darkness,  may  the  eyes 
of  our  souls  be  directed  towards  thee;  and  when 
thou  shalt  have  deprived  us  of  the  lire  of  our 
tongues,  may  our  hearts  never  cease  to  call  upon 
thee.  0  Lord,  we  commit  our  souls  into  thy  hands. 
forsake  us  not  in  our  hist  extremity,  and  that  only 
for  the  sake  of  Je^i?  Christ,  who  hath  taught  us  to 
pray*  Our  Father,  etc,     1  believe  in  God,  etc 


40* 


98  LITURGY. 

II.      SACRAMENTAL     FORMS. 
THE    ADMINISTRATION    OF    BAPTISM. 

The  principal  parts  of  the  doctrine  of  Holy 
Baptism  are  these  three : 

First.  That  we  with  our  children  are  conceived 
and  bom  in  tin,  and  therefore  are  children  of  wrath, 
in  so  much  that  we  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  God,  except  we  are  born  again.  This,  the  dip- 
ping in  or  sprinkling  with  water  teach.es  us,  where- 
by the  impurity  of  our  souls  is  signified,  and  we 
are  admonished  to  loathe  and  humble  ourselves  be- 
fore God,  and  to  seek  for  our  purification  and  sal- 
vation without  ourselves. 

Secondly.  Holy  Baptism  witnessetb  -and  sealeth 
unto  us  the  washing  away  of  our  sins  through  Jesus 
Christ  Therefore  we  are  baptized  in  the  name  of 
the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  IIot.v 
GeosT.  For  when  we  are  baptized  in  the  name 
of  the  Father,  God  the  Father  witnesseth  and  sealeth 
unto  us,  that  he  doth  make  an  eternal  covenant  of 
grace  with  us,  and  adopts  us  for  his  children  and 
heirs;  and  therefore  will  provide  us  with  every 
good  thing,  and  avert  all  evil  or  turn  it  to  our 
profit.  And  when  we  are  baptized  in  the  name  of 
the  Son,  the  Son  sealeth  unto  us,  that  he  doth  wash 
us  ia  his  blood  from  all  our  sins,  incorporating  us 


BAPTISM.  $$ 

into  the  fellowship  of  his  death  and  resurrection,  bo 
that  we  are  freed  from  all  our  sins  and  accounted 
righteous  before  God.  In  like  manner,  when  we 
are  baptised  in  the  nam.-  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 
llolv  Ghost  assures  as,  by  this  Holy  Sacrament, 
that  he  will  dwell  in  us,  and  sanctity  us  to  be  mem 
hers  of  Christ,  applying  unto  us  that  which  we 
have  in  Christ,  namely,  tin-  washing  away  of  our 
sins  and  the  daily  renewing  of  our  lives,  till  we 
shall  finally  be  presented  without  spot  or  wrinkle 
among  the  assembly  of  the  elect  in  life  eternal. 

Thirdly.  Whereas  in  all  covenants,  there  are  con- 
tained two  parts:  therefore  are  we  by  God  through 
l.aptisni.  admonUhed  of,  and  obliged  unto  nnv  obe- 
(Uenee,  namely,  that  we  cleave  to  this  one  God, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost;  that  we  trust  in 
him,  and  love  him  with  all  our  hearts,  with  all  our 
-mils,  with  all  our  mind,  and  with  all  our  strength; 
that  we  forsake  the  world,  crucify  our  old  nature, 
and  walk  in  a  new  and  holy  life. 

And.  if  we  sometimes  through  weakness  fall  into 
-in,  we  must  not  therefore  despair  of  God's  mercy, 
nor  continue  in  sin,  since  Baptism  is  a  seal  and  un- 
doubted testimony  that  we  have  an  eternal  covenant 
of  grace  with  God 


100  LITURGY. 


I.    TO    INFANTS    OF    BELIEVERS. 

And  although  our  young  children  do  not  nnder- 
stand  these  things,  we  may  not  therefore  exclude 
them  from  Baptism  ;  for  as  they  are,  without  their 
knowledge,  partakers  of  the  condemnation  in  Adam, 
so  they  are  again  received  unto  grace  in  Christ ;  as 
God  speaketh  unto  Abraham,  the  father  of  all  the 
faithful,  and  therefore  unto  us  and  our  children 
(Gen.  17  :  7),  saying,  "  I  will  establish  my  covenant 
between  me  and  thee,  and  thy  seed  after  thee,  in 
their  generations,  for  an  everlasting  covenant;  to 
he  a  God  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  after  thee." 
This  also  the  Apostle  Peter  testineth,  with  these 
words  (Acts  2  :  39),  "For  the  promise  is  unto  you, 
and  to  your  children,  and  to  all  that  are  afar  off, 
even  as  many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall  rail." 
Therefore  God  formerly  commanded  them  to  he 
circumcised,  which  was  a  seal  of  the  covenant,  and 
of  the  righteousness  of  faith;  and  therefore  Christ 
also  embraced  them,  laid  his  hands  upon  them  and 
blessed  them  (Mark  10  :  16). 

Since  then  Baptism  is  come  in  the  place  of  cir- 
cumcision, therefore  infants  are  to  be  baptized  as 
heirs  of  the  kingdom  of  God  and  of  his  covenant. 
And  parents  are  in  duty  bound  further  to  instruct 
their  children  herein,  when  they  shall  arrive  at 
years  of  discretion. 

That  therefore  this  holy  ordinance  of  God  mav 


INFANT    BAPTISM.  lOl 

be  administered  to  his  glory,  to  our  comfort,  ami  to 
the  edification  o{  his  Church,  lot  us  call  upon  hi* 
Holy  Name. 


O  Almighty  and  eternal  God,  we  beseech  thee, 
that   thou  wilt  be  pleased  of  thine  infinite  mercy, 

graciously  to  look  upon  these  children,  and  incor- 
porate them  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  into  thy  Son  Jesus 
Ohrist,  that  they  may  l>e  buried  with  him  into  his 
death,  and  be  raised  with  him  in  newness  of  life ; 
that  they  may  daily  follow  him,  joyfully  bearing 
their  cross,  and  cleave  unto  him  in  true  faith,  firm 
hope,  and  ardent  love;  that  they  may,  with  a 
comfortable  sense  of  thy  favour,  leave  this  life, 
which  is  nothing  but  a  continual  death,  and  at  the 
last  day,  may  appear  without  terror  before  the 
judgment  seat  of  Christ  thy  Son.  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  who  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
one  only  God,  lives  and  reigns  for  ever.     Amen. 

AN    EXHORTATION    TO    THE    TARENTS. 

Beloved  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  you  have 
heard  that  Baptism  is  an  ordinance  of  God,  to  seal 
unto  us  and  to  our  seed  his  covenant.  Therefore  it 
must  be  used  for  that  end,  and  not  out  of  custom 
or  superstition.  That  it  may  then  be  manifest  that 
you  are  thus  minded,  you  are  to  answer  sincerely 
to  these  questions; 


10$  LITURGY. 

First  Do  you  acknowledge,  that  although  our 
children  are  conceived  and  born  in  sin,  and  there- 
fore are  subject  to  all  miseries,  yea.  to  condemna- 
tion itself;  yet  that  they  are  sanctified*  in  Christ, 
and  therefore,  as  members  of  his  Church,  ought  to 
be  baptized  I 

Secondly.  Do  you  acknowledge  the  doctrine 
which  is  contained  in  the  Old  and  New  Testament, 
and  in  the  articles  of  the  Christian  faith,  and  which 
is  taught  here  in  the  Christian  Church,  to  be  the 
true  and  perfect  f  doctrine  of  salvation? 

Thirdly.  Do  you  promise  and  intend  to  see  these 
children,  when  come  to  the  years  of  discretion 
(whereof  you  are  either  parent  or  witness),  in- 
structed and  brought  up  in  the  aforesaid  doctrine, 
or  to  help  or  cause  them  to  be  instructed  therein,  to 
the  utmost  of  your  power?     Answer,   Yes. 

Theft  the  minister  of  GoeTs  word,  in  baptizing, 
thall  say: 

N.,  I  baptize  thee,  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

THANKSGIVING. 

Almighty  God  and  merciful  Father,  we  thank 
ttnd  praise  thee,  that  thou  hast  forgiven  us,  and  our 
children,  all  our  sins,  through  the  blood  of  thy  be- 
loved Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  received  us  through  thy 

*  Jtfy  children,  Ezek.  16:  21.     They  are  holy,  1  Cor.  7  :  14. 
f  Dutch,  Volkomene — complete. 


AT>VLT    BATTI-M.  108 

Holy  Spirit,  as  members  of  thy  only  'jegotteii  Son, 
ami  adopted  ua  to  be  thy  children,  ami  sealed  and 

confirmed  the  same  unto  us  by  Holy  Baptism.  We 
beseech  thee,  through  the  same  Son  of  thy  love, 
that  thou  wilt  be  pleased  always  to  govern  these 
baptized  children  by  thy  Holy  Spirit;  that  they 
may  be  piously  and  religiously  educated,  and  in- 
crease and  grow  up  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  that 
they  then  may  acknowledge  thy  fatherly  goodness 
and  mercy,  which  thou  hast  shown  to  them  and  to 
us,  and  live  in  all  righteousness,  under  our  only 
Teacher,  King,  and  High  Priest,  .Jesus  Christ;  and 
that  they  may  manfully  tight  against,  and  overcome 
sin,  the  devil  and  his  whole  dominion,  to  the  end 
that  they  may  eternally  praise  and  magnify  thee, 
and  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  together  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  one  only  true  God.     Amen. 


H.    TO    ADULT    PERSONS. 

However  children  of  Christian  parents,  although 
they  understand  not  this  mystery,  must  be  baptized 
by  virtue  of  the  covenant ;  yet  it  is  not  lawful  to 
baptize  those  who  are  come  to  years  of  discretion, 
except  they  first  be  sensible  of  their  sins,  and  make 
confession  both  of  their  repentance  and  their  faith 
in  Christ.  For  this  cause  did  not  only  John  the 
Baptist  preach,  according  to  the  command  of  God, 


104  LITUUGY. 

the  baptism  of  repentance,  and  baptize  for  the  re- 
mission of  sin,  those  who  confessed  their  sins  (Mark 
1:4);  but  our  Lord  Jesu>  Christ  al^o  commanded 
his  disciples  to  teach  all  nations,  and  then  to  bap- 
tize them,  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  adding  this  promise, 
"  He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved." 
According  to  which  rule,  the  Apostles  I  Acts  2  :  10, 
.6),  baptized  none  who  were  of  years  of  discretion, 
but  such  as  made  confession  of  their  faith  and  re- 
pentance. Therefore  it  is  not  lawful  now  to  bap- 
tize any  other  adult  persons,  than  such  as  have  been 
taught  the  mysteries  of  Holy  Baptism  by  the 
preaching  of  the  Gospel,  and  are  able  to  give  an 
account  of  their  faith  by  the  confession  of  the 
mouth. 

Since  therefore  you  N.  are  also  desirous  of  Holy 
Baptism,  to  the  end  it  may  be  to  you  a  seal  of  your 
ingrafting  into  the  Church  of  God  ;  that  it  may  ap- 
pear that  you  do  not  only  receive  the  Christian  re- 
ligion, in  which  you  have  been  privately  instructed 
by  us,  and  of  which  also  you  have  made  confession 
before  us,  but  that  you,  through  the  grace  of  God, 
intend  and  purpose  to  lead  a  life  according  to  the 
same ;  you  are  sincerely  to  give  answer  before  God 
and  his  Church  ; 

First.  Dost  thou  believe  in  the  only  true  God. 
distinct  in  three  persons,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Ghost,  who  hath  made  heaven  and  earth,  and  all 
that  in  them  is,  of  nothing,  and  still  maintains  and 


ADULT    BAP1  1     ' 

governs  them,  insomuch  thai  nothing  cornea  to  pat 
either  in  heaven   ><v  on  earth,  without  hi^  divine 
will '!     Atunm  r.    5 

Secondly.  Dost  thou  believe  that  thou  art  con- 
ceived and  born  in  -in,  and  therefore  art  a  child 
of  wrath  by  nature,  wholly  incapable  of  doing  any 
good,  and  prone  to  all  evil;  and  that  thou  hast 
frequently,  in  thought,  word, and  deed,  I 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord;  and  art  bou 
heartily  sorry  for  these  sins?     Answer.   Yea. 

Thirdly.  Dost  thou  believe  that  Christ,  who  is 
the  true  and  et<  rnal  God,  and  very  man,  who  took 
his  human  nature  on  him  out  of  the  fl^-h  and 
blood  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  i  given  thee  ofG 
he  thy  Saviour;  and  that  thou  dost  receive  by  this 
faith  remission  of  sins  in  his  blood;  and  that  thou 
art  made,  by  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  a  membei 
is  Christ  and  of  his  Church.     Answer 

Fourthly.  Dost  thou  assent  to  all  the  articles  of 
the  Christian  religion,  as  they  are  taught  here  in 
this  Christian  Church,  according  to  the  Word  of 
God;  and  purpose  steadfastly  to  continue  in  the 
same  doctrine  to  the  end  of  thy  life;  and  al  dost 
thou  reject  all  heresies  and  schisms,  repugnant  to 
this  doctrine,  and  promise  to  persevere  in  the  com- 
rnunion  of  our  Christian  Church,  not  only  in  the 
hearing  of  the  word,  but  also  in  the  use  of  the 
Lord's  Supper?     Answer.  Yes. 

Fifthly.  Hast  thou  taken  a  firm  resolution  always 
to  lead  a  Christian  life;  to  forsake  the  world  and 


106  LITURGY. 

its  evil  lusts,  as  is  becoming  the  members  of  Christ 
und  his  Church ;  and  to  submit  thyself  to  all  Chris- 
tian admonitions?     Answer.  Yes. 

The  good  and  great  God  mercifully  grant  his 
grace  and  blessing  to  this  your  purpose,  through 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


THE  ADMINISTRATION   OF   THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Beloved  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  attend  to  the 
words  of  the  institution  of  the  Holy  Supper  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  as  they  are  delivered  by  the 
holy  Apostle  Paul.     1  Cor.  11  :   23-30. 

"  For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord,  that  which 
also  I  delivered  unto  you,  That  the  Lord  Jesus, 
the  same  night  in  which  he  was  betrayed,  took 
bread :  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it, 
and  said,  Take,  eat:  this  is  my  body,  which  is  bro- 
ken for  you :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me  After 
the  same  manner  also  he  took  the  cup  when  he  had 
supped,  saying,  This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in 
my  blood:  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  re- 
membrance of  me*  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this 
bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye  do  show  the  Lord's 
death  till  he  come.  Wherefore,  whosoever  shall 
eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup  of  the  Lord,  un- 
worthily, shall  be  guilty  of  the  body  and  blood  of 
the  Lord.  But  let  a  man  examine  himself,  and  so 
let  him  eat  of  that  bread,  and   drink  of  that  cup 


L"RD >   sitpfr.  1"7 

For  b<  thai  eateth  Mid  drinkeih  unworthily, 
and  drinketh  »daTnnation  to  himself, not  diaeerning 
the  Lord's  body," 
That  we  may  now  celebrate  the  Sapper  ot  the 

Lard  to  our  comfort,  it  is  above  all  things  neces- 
sary; 

First,  Rightly  to  examine  ourselves.  Ssoondlt, 
To  direct  the  Supper  to  that  end,  for  which  Christ 
hath  ordained  and  instituted  the  same,  namely  to 
his  remembrance, 

I.  The  true  examination  of  ourselves,  consists  of 
these  three  parts. 

First,  That  every  one  consider  by  himself,  his 
.-ins  and  the  curse  due  to  him  tor  them,  to  the  end 
that  he  may  abhor  and  humble  himself  before  God: 
considering  that  the  wrath  o(  God  against  sin  is  so 
great,  that,  rather  than  it  should  go  unpunished, 
he  hath  punished  the  same  in  his  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  with  the  bitter  and  shameful  death  of  the 
cross. 

Secondly,  That  every  one  examine  his  own  heart. 
whether  he  doth  believe  this  faithful  promise  of 
God,  that  all  his  sins  are  forgiven  him,  only  for  the 
sake  of  the  passion  and  death  of  Jesus  Christ  ,  and 
that  the  perfect  righteousness  of  Christ  is  imputed 
and  freely  given  to  him  as  his  own.  yea,  so  per- 
fectly as  if  he  had  satisfied  in  his  own  person  for  all 
his  sins,  and  fulfilled  all  righteousness. 

*  Gr.,"KptjJ.a.— Dutch,  Oordeel.— Eng.,  Judgment,  corv- 
demnation. 


106  LITURGY. 

Thirdly,  That  every  one  examine  his  own  con- 
science, whether  he  purposeth  henceforth  to  show 
true  thankfulness  to  God  in  his  whole  life,  and  to 
walk  uprightly  before  him;  as  also,  whether  he 
hath  laid  aside  nnfeignedly  all  enmity,  hatred,  and 
envy,  and  doth  firmly  resolve  henceforward  to 
walk  in  true  love  and  peace  with  his  neighbour. 

All  those,  then,  who  are  thus  disposed,  God  will 
certainly  receive  in  mercy,  and  count  them  worthy 
partakers  of  the  table  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ.  On 
the  contrary,  those  who  do  not  feel  this  testimony 
in  their  hearts,  eat  and  drink  judgment  to  them- 
selves. 

Therefore,  we  also,  according  to  the  command  of 
Christ  and  the  Apostle  Paul,  admonish  all  those 
who  are  defiled  with  the  following  sins,  to  keep 
themselves  from  the  table  of  the  Lord,  and  declare 
to  them  that  they  have  no  part  of  the  kingdom  of 
Christ:  such  as  all  idolaters;  all  those  who  invoke 
deceased  saints,  angels,  or  other  creatures ;  all 
those  who  worship  images ;  all  enchanters,  diviners, 
charmers,  and  those  who  confide  in  such  enchant- 
ments; all  despisers  of  God  and  of  his  Word,  and 
of  the  Holy  Sacraments ;  all  blasphemers ;  all  those 
who  are  given  to  raise  discord,  sects,  and  mutiny, 
in  church  or  state;  all  perjured  persons;  all  those 
who  are  disobedient  to  their  parents  and  superiors ; 
all  murderers,  contentious  persons,  and  those  who 
live  in  hatred  and  envy  against  their  neighbours ; 
all  adulterers,   whoremongers,  drunkards,  thieves, 


Loip'fl   BOPPCS.  i"'' 

■surers,  robbers,  gamesters,  covetous ;  and  all  who 

Lead  offensi .  •■  lives. 

All  these  while  they  continue  in  such  sins,  shall 
abstain  from  this  meat,  which  Christ  hath  ordained 
only  for  the  faithful,  lest  their  judgment  and  eon- 
damnation  be  made  the  heavier.  But  this  Kb  not 
designed,  dearly  beloved  brethren  and  sisters  in 
the  Lord,  to  dejeet  the  contrite  hearts  of  the  faith- 
ful; as  if  none  might  come  to  the  Supper  of  the 
Lord,  but  those  who  are  without  sin.  F<-r  we  do 
not  come  to  this  Supper,  to  testify  thereby  that  we 
are  perfect  and  righteous  in  ourselves;  but  on  the 
contrary,  considering  that  we  seek  our  life  out  of 
ourselves  in  Jesus  Christ,  we  acknowledge  that  we 
lie  in  the  midst  of  death.  Therefore,  notwithstand- 
ing we  feel  many  infirmities  and  miseries  in  our- 
selves; as  namely,  that  we  hnve  not  perfect  faith, 
and  that  we  do  not  give  ourselves  to  serve  God  with 
Mich  zeal  as  we  are  bound,  but  have  daily  to  strii  e 
with  the  weakness  of  our  faith,  and  the  evil  lust- 
of  our  flesh  ;  yet,  since  we  are,  by  the  grace  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  sorry  for  these  weaknesses,  and  ear- 
neatly  desirous  to  fight  against  our  unbelief,  and  to 
live  according  to  all  the  commandments  of  God; 
therefore  we  rest  assured  that  no  sin  or  infirmity, 
which  still  remain eth,  against  our  will,  in  us,  can 
hinder  us  from  being  received  of  God  in  mercy, 
and  from  being  made  worthy  partakers  of  this 
heavenly  meat  and  drink. 

ii.    Let   us   now  also   consider,  to   what   end  the 


( 1  0  LITURGY. 

Lord  hath  instituted  his  Supper,  namely,  that  we 

DO    THIS    IN    REMEMBRANCE    OF    HIM.        NoW     after     this 

manner  are  we  to  remember  him  by  it 

1.  That  we  be  confidently  persuaded  in  our 
hearts,  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  (according  to 
the  promises  made  to  our  forefathers  in  the  old 
Testament)  was  sent  of  the  Father  into  the  world  : 
tb.«t  he  assumed  our  flesh  and  blood:  that  he  bore 
for  iia  the  wrath  of  God,  under  which  we  should 
have  perished  everlastingly,  from  the  beginning 
of  his  incarnation  to  the  end  of  his  life  upon 
earth  :  that  he  fulfilled  for  us  all  obedience  to  the 
divine  law  and  righteousness;  especially,  when 
:he  weight  of  our  sins  ami  the  wrath  of  God 
pressed  out  of  him  the  bloody  sweat  in  the  garden, 
where  he  was  bound  that  we  might  be  freed  from 
our  sins:  that  he  afterwards  sutfered  innumerable 
reproaches,  that  we  might  never  be  confounded  : 
that  he,  although  innocent,  was  condemned  to 
death,  that  we  might  be  acquitted  at  the  judgment- 
seat  of  God:  yea.  that  he  suffered  his  blessed  body 
to  be  nailed  on  the  cross,  that  he  might  affix  thereon 
the  hand-writing  of  our  sin^:  that  he  also  took 
upon  frimself  the  curse  due  to  us,  that  he  might  fill 
us  with  his  blessings;  and  humbled  himself  unto 
the  deepest  reproach  and  pains  of  hell,  both  in 
body  and  soul,  on  the  tree  of  the  cross,  when  he 
cried  out  with  a  loud  voice,  My  God,  my  God  I 
whi/  hast  thou  forsaken  me?  that  we  might  be  ac- 
cepted of  God,  and  never  be  forsaken  of  him:  aad 


Loan's  stirm.  1 1 1 

finally  confirmed  with  hia  death  and  the  shedding 
of  his  Wood,  the  new  and  eternal  testament,  that 
covenant  of  grace  and  reconciliation,  when  he  said, 
//  ii   faisJud, 

2.  And  that  we  might  firmly  believe  thai  pre 
belong  to  this  eovenanl  of  grace,  the  Lord  Jeans 
Christ,  in  his  last  Supper,  "took  bread,  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  brake  it.  and  gave  it  to 
hii  disciples,  and  said,  Take,  ♦•at.  this  is  my  body 
which  is  broken  for  you,  r I •  I  —  do  in  remembrance 
of  me;  in  like  manner  also  after  supper,  he  took 
the  cup,  gave  thanks  and  said,  Drink  yean*  of  it; 
t!ii-  cup  is  the  aew  testament  in  my  blood,  which 
is  shed  for  you  and  for  many,  for  tin-  remission  of 
sins;  this  do  ye,  as  often  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remem- 
brance of  nit-.*'  That  is,  as  often  as  ye  eat  of  this 
bread,  and  drink  of  thia  cup,  you  shall  thereby, 
as  by  a  sure  remembrance  and  pledge,  be  admon- 
ished and  assured  of  this  my  hearty  love  and  faith- 
taint--  towards  you  : — that  whereas  you  r-hould 
otherwise  have  Buffered  eternal  death,  I  have  given 
my  body  to  the  death  of  the  cross,  and  shed  my 
blood  for  you  ;  and  as  certainly  feed  and  nourish 
your  hungry  and  thirsty  son!  with  my  crucified 
body,  and  shed  blood,  to  everlasting  life,  as  this 
bread  is  broken  before  your  eyes,  and  this  cup  is 
given  to  you,  and  you  eat  and  drink  the  same  with 
your  mouth,  in  remembrance  of  me. 

From  this  institution  of  the  H<»lv  Supper  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we  -re  that  he  directs  our  faith 


1 1  2  LITURGY. 

and  trust  to  his  perfect  sacrifice,  once  offered  on 
the  cross,  as  to  the  only  ground  and  foundation  of 
our  salvation  ;  wherein  he  is  become  to  our  hungry 
and  thirsty  souls  the  true  meat  and  drink  of  life 
eternal.  For  by  his  death  he  hath  taken  away  the 
cause  of  our  eternal  death  and  misery,  namely,  sin  ; 
and  obtained  for  us  the  quickening  Spirit,  that  we 
by  the  same,  which  dwelleth  in  Christ  as  the  Head, 
and  in  us  as  his  members  might  have  true  commu- 
nion with  him,  and  be  made  partakers  of  all  his 
blessings,  of  life,  eternal,  righteousness  and  glory ; 
besides,  that  we  by  the  same  Spirit  may  also  be 
united  as  members  of  one  body  in  true  brotherly 
love,  as  the  holy  Apostle  saith,  "For  we,  being 
many,  are  one  bread  and  one  body :  for  we  are  all 
partakers  of  that  one  bread."  For  as  out  of  many 
grains  one  meal  is  ground  and  one  bread  baked, 
and  out  of  many  berries  being  pressed  together, 
one  wine  floweth  and  mixeth  itself  together;  so 
shall  we  all,  who  by  a  true  faith  are  ingrafted 
into  Christ,  be  altogether  one  body,  through  bro- 
therly love,  for  the  sake  of  Christ,  our  beloved  Sa- 
viour, who  hath  so  exceedingly  loved  us:  and  shall 
show  this  not  only  in  word,  but  also  in  very  deed 
towards  one  another. 

Hereto  assist  us,  the  Almighty  God  and  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  through  his  Holy  Spirit. 
Amen. 

That  we  may  obtain  all  this,  let  us  humble  our- 
selves before  God,  and  with  true  faith  implore  his 
grace. 


lord's  supper.  113 


O  Most  merciful  God  and  Father,  we  beseech 
thee,  that  thou  wilt  he  pleased  in  this  Supper  (in 
which  we  celebrate  the  glorious  remembrance  of 
the  hitter  death  of  thy  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ)  to 
work  in  our  hearts  through  the  Holy  Spirit,  that 
we  may  daily  more  and  more  with  true  confidence, 
give  ourselves  up  unto  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  so  that 
»>ur  afflicted  and  contrite  hearts,  through  the  power 
oi  the  Holy  Ghost,  may  be  fed  and  comforted  with 
his  true  body  and  blood:  yea  with  him.  true  God 
and  man,  that  only  heavenly  bread :  and  that  we 
may  no  longer  live  in  our  sins,  but  he  in  us,  and 
we  in  him,  and  thus  truly  be  made  partakers  of  the 
new  and  everlasting  testament  and  covenant  of 
grace :  that  we  may  not  doubt  that  thou  wilt  for 
ever  be  our  gracious  Father,  never  more  imputing 
our  sins  unto  us,  and  providing  us.  as  thy  beloved 
children  and  heirs,  with  all  things  necessary,  as 
well  for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Grant  us  also  thy 
grace,  that  we  may  take  upon  us  our  cross  cheer- 
fully, deny  ourselves,  confess  our  Saviour,  and  in 
all  tribulations,  with  uplifted  heads  expect  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  from  heaven,  where  he  will  make 
our  mortal  bodies  like  unto  his  most  glorious  body, 
and  take  us  unto  him  in  eternity.  Amen.  Our 
Father,  etc. 

Strengthen  us  also  by  this  Holy  Supper  in  the 

41 


114  LITURGY. 

Catholic  undoubted  Christian  faith,  whereof  We 
make  confession  with  our  mouths  aud  hearts,  say- 
ing: 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father,  Almighty,  Maker 
of  heaven  and  earth  ;  and  in  jesus  christ  hls 
only  Son  our  Lord;  who  was  conceived  by  the 
Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead  and 
buried,  he  descended  into  hell:  the  third  day 
he  rose  again  from  the  dead,  he  ascended  into 
heaven,  and  sitteth  ox  the  right  hand  of  god 
the  Father  Almighty  :  from  thence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I    BELIEVE    IN    THE    HOLY    GlK>$T  ;    THE    HOLY  CaTHO- 

lic  Church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the  for- 
giveness of  sins;    the  resurrection  of  the  body; 

AND    THE    LIFE    EVERLASTING.     AMEN. 

That  we  may  be  now  fed  with  the  true  heavenly 
bread,  Christ  Jesus,  let  us  not  cleave  with  our 
hearts  unto  the  external  bread  and  wine,  but  lift 
them  up  on  high  in  heaven,  where  Christ  Jesus  is 
our  advocate  at  the  right  hand  of  his  heavenly 
Father,  whither  all  the  articles  of  our  faith  lead 
us ;  not  doubting  that  we  shall  as  certainly  be  fed 
and  refreshed  in  our  souls  through  the  working  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  with  his  body  and  blood,  as  we 
receive  the  holy  bread  and  wine  in  remembrance 
of  him. 


Lord's  suppfk.  1  1  5 

In  breaking  and  distributing  the  Jfinister  shall  top  : 

The  bread  which  we  break,  is  the  communion  Off 
the  body  of  Christ. 

And  when  he  yireth  th>>  cup. 

The  cup  of  blessing,  whiefa  we  bless,  is  the  com- 
munion of  the  Mood  of  Christ 

During  the  communion,  a  psalm   shall  or  may  be  de- 
voutly sung,  or  some  chapter  read,  in  irinemhranceofthe 
death  of  Christ;  a*  Isaiah  53.  John  13-1  s,  or  the  His, 
After  the  communion,  the  Minister  shall  say  : 

Beloved  in  the  Lord,  since  the  Lord  hath  now 
fed  our  souls  at  this  table,  let  us  therefore  jointly 
praise  his  Holy  Xame  with  thanksgiving,  and  every 
one  say  in  his  heart,  thus: 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  bless  his  holy  name.  Bless  the  Lord,  U  my 
soul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits. 

AVho  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities;  who  healeth 
all  thy  diseases:  who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  de- 
struction :  who  crowneth  thee  with  loving  kindness 
and  tender  mercies. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger 
and  plenteous  in  mercy.  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us 
after  our  sins,  nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  ini- 
quities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so  great 
is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him.  As  far  as 
the  East  is  from  the  West,  so  far  hath  he  removed 
our  transgressions  from  us.  Like  as  a  father  pitieth 
his  children,  so  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 


116  LITURGY. 

"Who  hath  not  spared  his  own  Son,  but  delivered 
him  up  for  us  all,  and  given  ns  all  things  with  him. 
Therefore  God  commendeth  therewith  his  love  to 
wards  us,  in  that  while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ 
died  for  us;  much  more  then,  being  now  justified 
by  his  blood,  we  shall  be  saved  from  wrath  through 
him.  For,  if  when  we  were  enemies,  we  were  re- 
conciled to  God  by  the  death  of  his  Son;  much 
more,  being  reconciled,  we  shall  be  saved  by  his 
life.  Therefore  shall  my  mouth  and  heart  show 
forth  the  praise  of  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth  for 
ever  more.  Amen. 
Let  every  one  say  icit?i  an  attentive  heart : 
0 !  Almighty,  merciful  God  and  Father,  we  ren- 
der thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks,  that 
thou  hast,  of  thy  infinite  mercy,  given  us  thine 
only  begotten  Son,  for  a  mediator  and  a  sacrifice 
for  our  sins,  and  to  be  our  meat  and  drink  unto 
life  eternal ;  and  that  thou  givest  us  lively  faith, 
whereby  we  are  made  partakers  of  these  thy  bene- 
fits. Thou  hast  also  been  pleased,  that  thy  beloved 
Son  Jesus  Christ  should  institute  and  ordain  his 
Holy  Supper  for  the  confirmation  of  the  same. 
Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  O  faithful  God  and  Father, 
that  through  the  operation  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  the 
commemoration  of  the  death  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
may  tend  to  the  daily  increase  of  our  faith,  and  of 
our  saving  fellowship  with  him,  through  Jesus 
Christ  thy  Son,  in  whose  name  we  conclude  our 
prayers,  saying:  Our  Father,  etc. 


CHURCH    DISCIPLINE.  117 

III,     FORMS    OF    CHURCH    DISCIPLINE. 

EXCOMMUNICATION. 

Beloved  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  it  is  known 
unto  you.  that  we  have  several  times,  and  by  seve- 
ral methods  declared  unto  you  the  great  sin  com- 
mitted, and  the  heinous  offence  given  by  our  fellow 
member  N.,  to  the  end  that  he,  by  your  Christian 
admonition,  and  prayers  to  God,  might  be  brought 
to  repentance,  and  so  be  freed  from  the  bonds  of  the 
devil  by  whom  he  is  held  captive,  and  be  recovered 
by  the  will  of  the  Lord.  But  we  cannot  conceal 
from  you,  with  great  sorrow,  that  no  one  has  as  yet 
appeared  before  us.  who  hath  in  the  least  given  us 
to  understand  that  he,  by  the  frequent  admonitions 
given  him,  as  well  in  private,  as  before  witnesses 
and  in  the  presence  of  many,  is  come  to  any  remorse 
for  his  sins,  or  hath  shown  the  least  token  of  true 
repentance.  Since  then  by  his  stubbornness,  he 
daily  aggravates  his  sin,  which  in  itself  isnot  small, 
and  since  we  lately  signified  unto  you  that  in  case 
he  did  not  repent,  after  such  patience  shown  him  by 
the  Church,  we  should  be  under  the  disagreeable 
necessity  of  being  further  grieved  for  him,  and 
should  come  to  the  last  remedy :  we  at  this  present 
are  necessitated  to  proceed  to  this  excommunication, 
according  to  the  command  and  charge  given  us  by 


118  JJTURGT. 

God  in  hi<  Holy  Word :  to  the  end  that  he  may 
hereby  be  made,  if  possible,  ashamed  of  his  -ins, 
and  likewise  that  we  may  not,  by  this  rotten  and 
as  yet  incurable  member,  put  the  whole  body  of 
the  Church  in  danger,  and  that  God's  name  may 
not  be  blasphemed 

Therefore  we.  the  ministers  and  rulers  of  the 
Church  of  God.  being  here  assembled  in  the  name 
and  authority  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  declare  be- 
fore you  all.  that  for  the  aforesaid  reasons  we  have 
excommunicated,  and.  by  these,  do  excommunicate 
N.  from  the  Church  of  God.  and  from  th<-  fellow- 
ship of  Christ  and  of  the  Holy  Sacraments,  and 
from  all  the  spiritual  blessings  and  benefits,  which 
God  promiseth  to  and  bestows  upon  his  Church,  so 
long:  as  he  obstinately  and  impenitently  persists  in 
his  sins;  and  he  is  therefore  to  be  accounted  by  you 
as  a  heathen  man  and  a  publican,  according  to  thp 
command  of  Christ,  who  saith  that  whatsoever  his 
ministers  shall  bind  on  earth,  shall  be  bound  in 
heaven. 

Further  we  exhort  you,  beloved  Christians,  to 
keep  no  company  with  him,  that  he  may  be  asham- 
ed ;  yet  count  him  not  as  an  enemy,  but  at  all  tunes 
admonish  him  as  you  would  a  brother.  In  the 
mean  time  let  every  one  take  warning  by  this  and 
such  like  examples,  to  fear  the  Lord,  and  diligently 
take  heed  unto  himself,  if  he  thinketh  he  Ucmdeth^ 
lest  he  fall ;  but  having  true  fellowship  with  the 
Father  and  his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  together  with  all 


rni'RCH    DI>CI!'L1NE.  149 

faithful  Christians,  remain   Bto  to  the 

end,  an.]  bo  obtain  eternal   salvation.     You  have 
Been,  beloved  brethren  -   in  what  manner 

d  brother  baa  begun  t<>  fall. 
an«l  by  to  rain  ;  observe,  th- 

tie  Satan  is,  to   bring   man   to   destruction, 
and   to  withdraw  him  from  all   salutary   me 
salvation.      Guard,  then,   against   the    least 

:  evil.  "  and  laying  aside   every  weight   and 
the  sin  which  does  so   easily  -.let   us  run 

with  patience  the  race  that  is  set  before  us.  looking 
-us  the  author  and  finisher  of  our  faith.    Bt- 
watch  and  pray,  lest  yon  enter  into  tempta- 
tion.    To-day.    if  you  will   hear    the   voice    of  the 
Lord  harden  not  your  hearts,   but  work   out  your 
awn  salvation  with  fear  and  trembling;"  and  let 
every  one  repent  of  his  sins,  that  our  God  n  I 
humble  us  again,  and  we  be  obliged  to  bewail  some 
"   you  ;  but  that  you.  living  with  one  accord 
in  all  godliness,  may  be  our  crown  and  joy  in  the 
Lord.  _ 

Since  it  is  God  who  worketh  in  us.  both  to  will 
and  to  do  of  his  good  pleasure,  let  us  call  upon 
his  Holy  Name  with  confession  of  our  sins,  saying: 


0!  Righteous  God  and  merciful  Father,  we  be- 
wail our  sins  before  thy  high  majesty,  and  acknow- 
ledge that  we  have  deserved  the  grief  and  sorrow 
caused  us  bv  the  cutting  off  of  this  our  late  fellow 


120  UTrRGT. 

member;  yea.  shouldst  thou  enter  into  judgment 
with  Q8,  we  all  deserve,  by  reason  of  our  great 
transgressions,  to  be  cut  off  and  banished  from  thy 
presence,  But,  0  Lord,  thou  art  merciful  unto  us 
for  Christ's  sake:  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  for  we 
heartily  repent  of  them,  and  daily  work  in  our 
hearts  a  greater  measure  of  sorrow  for  them;  that. 
we,  fearing  thy  judgments  which  thou  executest 
again&t  the  stiff-necked,  may  endeavour  to  please 
thee.  Help  us  to  avoid  all  pollution  of  the  world, 
and  of  those  who  are  cut  off  from  the  communion 
of  tl^e  Church,  that  we  may  not  make  ourselves 
partakers  of  their  sins  :  and  grant  that  he,  who  is 
excommunicated,  may  become  ashamed  of  his  sins. 
And  since  thou  desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner, 
but  that  he  may  repent  and  live,  and  since  the 
bosom  of  thy  Church  is  alway  open  for  those,  who 
turn  away  from  their  wickedness;  we  therefore 
humbly  beseech  thee,  to  kindle  in  our  hearts  a  pious 
zeal,  that  we  may  labour,  with  Christian  admoni- 
nitions  and  examples,  to  bring  again  this  excom- 
municated person  into  the  right  way,  together  with 
all  those  who,  through  unbelief  or  dissoluteness  of 
life,  go  astray. 

Give  thy  blessing  to"  our  admonitions,  that  we 
may  have  reason  thereby  to  rejoice  again  in  him, 
for  whom  we  must  now  mourn ;  and  that  thy  Holy 
Name  may  be  praised,  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray ;  Our  Father,  etc. 


CHURCH    DISCIPLINE.  121 


THE  R&ADMISSION  OF  EXCOMMUNICATED 

PERSONS    INTO    THE    CHURCH    OP    CHRIST. 

Beloved  in  t li o  Lord,  it  is  known  unto  you,  that 
some  time  ago,  our  fellow  member  N.  was  cut  oft* 
from  the  Church  of  Christ:  we  cannot  now  conceal 
f^om  you.  that  he,  by  the  above  mentioned  remedy, 
as  also  by  the  means  of  good  admonition  and  your 
Christian  prayers,  is  come  so  far,  that  he  is  ashamed 
of  his  sins,  praying  us  to  be  readmitted  into  the 
communion  of  the  Church. 

Since  we.  by  virtue  of  the  command  of  God.  are 
in  duty  hound  to  receive  Buch  persons  with  joy,  and 
it  being  necessary  that  good  order  should  be  used 
therein,  we  therefore  give  you  to  understand,  that 
we  purpose  to  loose  again  the  aforementioned  ex- 
communicated  person  from  the  bond  of  excommuni 
cation,  the  next  time  when,  by  the  grace  of  God, 
we  celebrate  the  Supper  of  the  Lord,  and  to  re- 
ceive him  again  into  the  communion  of  the  Church  ; 
except  anyone  o{  you.  in  the  mean  time,  shall  show 
just  cause  why  this  ought  not  to  be 'done,  of  which 
you  must  ^ive  notice  to  us  in  due  time.  lu  the 
mean  time,  let  every  one  thank  the  Lord  for  the 
mercy  shown  this  poor  sinner,  beseeching  him  to 
perfect  his  work  in  hiui  to  his  eternal  salvatioa 
Amen. 

41* 


122  LTTrRGY. 

Afterwards,  if  no  impediment  be  alleged,  the  Miniate* 
%hall  proceed  to  the  reSdmiseion  of  the  excommunicated 
sinner,  in  the  following  manner  : 

Beloved  Christian?,  we  have  lately  informed  you 
of  the  repentance  of  our  fellow  member  N.,  to  the 
end  that  he  might  with  your  foreknowledge  be 
again  received  into  the  Church  of  Christ ;  and 
whereas  no  one  has  alleged  any  reason  why  his  re- 
admission  ought  not  to  take  place,  we  therefore 
purpose  at  present  to  proceed  to  the  same. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  (Matt.  18)  having  con- 
firmed the  sentence  of  his  Church  in  the  excommu- 
nicating of  impenitent  sinners,  declareth  immedi- 
ately thereupon,  that  whatsoever  ]>  r*  shall 
loose  on  earth  zhalJ  be  loosed  in  heaven  ;  whereby  he 
giveth  to  understand,  that  when  any  person  is  cut 
off  from  his  Church,  he  is  not  deprived  of  all  hope 
of  salvation,  but  can  again  be  loosed  from  the 
bonds  of  condemnation.  Therefore,  since  God  de- 
clares in  his  Word,  that  he  takes  no  pleasure  in  the 
death  of  a  sinner,  but  that  he  turn  from  his  wick- 
edness and  live,  so  the  Church  always  hopes  for 
the  repentance  of  the  backslidden  sinner,  and 
keepeth  her  bosom  open  to  receive  the  penitent. 
Accordingly  the  Apostle  Paul  commanded  the  Co- 
rinthian, whom  he  had  declared  ought  to  be  cut  off 
from  the  Church,  to  be  again  received  and  comforted, 
since,  being  reproved  by  many,  he  was  come  to  the 
knowledge  of  his  sins;  to  the  end  that  he  should 


CHURCH    DISCIPLINE.  123 

not  J, a  swallowed   up  with    over-much    sorrow,  (2 
Cor.  '2:  7). 

Morpowr,  Chris!  Ua.-h^th  Dfl  in  the  afore  m^n- 
tioned  fcext,  thai  th<  -^ntence  of  absolution,  which 
is  passed  apon  such  a  penitent  sinner  according  to 
y  i  Word  of  God,  fa  counted  sure  and  firm  by  the 
Lord;  therefore  n<>  one  who  truly  repents  ought  to 
doubt  in  the  least  that  he  is  assuredly 
God  in  mercy,  as  Christ  with,  (John  20  :  23),  Whose- 

•rtftj  in,  to   /A  . 

But  dow  to  proceed  to  the  matter  in  hand  :  I  a-k 
thee,  N.,  whether  thou  do-t  declare  here  with  all 
thine  heart  before  God  and  his  Church,  that  thou 
art  sincerely  sorry  for  the  sin  and  stubbornnes?,  foi 
which  thou  hast  been  justly  cut  off  from  the 
Church  ?  dost  thou  also  truly  believe,  that  the  Lord 
hath  forgiven  thee,  and  doth  forgive  thy  sins  for 
Christ's  sake  ?  and  art  thou  therefore  desirous  to  be 
readmitted  into  the  Church  of  Christ,  promising 
henceforth  to  live  in  all  godliness  according  to  the 
command  of  the  Lord? 

Answer.    Yes,  verily. 

Then  the  Minister  shaH  further  way  : 

We*  then,  here  assembled  in  the  name  and  au- 
thority of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  declare  thee.  X.. 
to  be  absolved  from  the  bonds  of  excommunication  ; 
and  do  receive  thee  again  into  the  Church  of  the 
Lord,  and  declare  unto  thee  that  thou  art  in  the 
communion  of  Christ  and  of  the  Holy  Sacraments, 


124  LITURGY. 

and  of  all  the  spiritual  hipping?  and  benefits  of 
God,  which  he  promi>eth  to  and  bestoweth  upon 
lii?  Church.  May  the  eternal  God  preserve  thee 
therein  to  the  end,  through  his  only  begotten  Son 
Jesus  Christ.     Ann  ■■>. 

Be  therefore  assured  in  thy  heart,  my  beloved 
brother,  that  the  Lord  hath  again  received  thee  in 
mercy.  Be  diligent  henceforward  to  guard  thyself 
against  the  subtlety  of  Satan,  and  the  wickedness 
of  the  world,  to  the  end  that  thou  mayest  not  fall 
again  into  sin  ;  love  Christ,  for  many  sins  are  for- 
given thee. 

And  you,  beloved  Christians,  receive  this  your 
brother  with  hearty  affection  ;  be  glad  that  he  was 
dead  and  is  alive  again,  he  was  lost  and  is  found  ; 
rejoice  with  the  angels  of  heaven,  over  this  sinner 
who  repenteth  ;  count  him  no  longer  as  a  stranger, 
but  as  a  fellow-citizen  with  the  saints,  and  of  the 
household  of  God.  And  whereas  we  can  have  no 
good  of  ourselves,  let  us,  praising  and  magnifying 
the  Lord  Almighty,  implore  his  mercy,  saying: 


Gracious  God  and  Father,  we  thank  thee,  through 
Jesus  Christ,  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to  give 
this  our  brother  repentance  unto  life,  and  us  cause  to 
rejoice  in  his  conversion.  We  beseech  thee,  show 
him  thy  mercy,  that  he  may  become  more  and  more 
assured  in  his  mind  of  the  remission  of  his  sins, 
and  that  he  may  receive  from  thence  inexpressible 


(  Hi  K.  H     DtSCtPl  . 

joy  and  « 1  *  1  i lt  1 1 1  to  Berve  thee.  And  whereas  be 
hath  heretofore  by  his  sins  offended  man\ 
that  he  may,  \>\  his  conversion,  edify  many  ; 
also  that  h<-  may  steadfastly  walk  in  thy  way-,  to 
the  end.  And  may  we  learn  from  this  example, 
that  with  thee  is  mercy,  that  thou  mayest  be  feared; 
bo  thai  we,  counting  him  for  our  brother  and  co-b«-ir 
of  life  eternal,  may  jointly  Berve  thee  with  filial 
fear  and  obedience  all  the  .Jays  of  our  life,  through 
Jeans  Christ  our  Lord,  in  whose  Name  we  conclude 
«jLir  prayer:    Oik  Father,  etc. 


126  LITURGV. 


IV.  — FORMS    OF    ORDINATION. 

FOR   ORDAINING   THE   MINISTERS   OF  GOD'S   WORD. 

The  sermo-n  and  the  usual  prayers  heing  finished,  the 
Minister  shall  thus  speak  to  the  congregation : 

Beloved  brethren,  it  is  known  unto  you,  that  we 
have  now  at  three  different  times  published  the  name 
of  our  brother  N.,  here  present,  to  learn  whether  any 
person  had  aught  to  offer  concerning  his  doctrine 
or  life,  why  he  might  not  be  ordained  to  the  minis- 
try of  the  Word.  And  whereas  no  one  hath  ap- 
peared before  us,  who  hath  alleged  any  thing  law- 
ful against  his  person,  wTe  shall  therefore  at  present, 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  proceed  to  his  ordination. 
For  which  purpose,  you,  X.,  and  all  those  who  are 
here  present,  shall  first  attend  to  a  short  declara- 
tion taken  from  the  Word  of  God,  touching  the 
institution  and  the  office  of  Pastors  and  Ministers 
of  God's  Word : 

Where,  in  the  first  place,  you  are  to  observe,  that 
God  our  heavenly  Father,  willing  to  call  and 
gather  a  church  from  amongst  the  corrupt  race  of 
men  unto  life  eternal,  doth  by  a  particular  mark  of 
his  favour  use  the  ministry  of  men  therein.  There- 
fore Paul  saith,  that  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  "  gave 
some,  apostles ;  and  some, prophets;  and  some,  evan 
gelists;  and  some;  pastors  and  teachers;  for  the  per- 


uKI-INaT: 

fecting  of  th»-  saints,  for  Hie  work  of  the  ministry, 

for  the  edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ."  Here  we 
*ee  that  the  holy  Apostle  among  other  things  saith. 
that  the  Pastoral  institution  of  Christ. 

What  this  holy  office  enjoins,  may  easily  be  ga- 
thered from  the  rery  name  itself;  for  a-  it  is  the 
duty  of  a  common  shepherd,  roteet, 

and  rule  the  flock  committed  to  hif  Bo  it  is 

with  regard  to  thc-c  spiritual  shu  ho  are 

:■  the  Church  which  God  eaileth  unto  salva- 
tion, and  counts  as  sheep  of  his  pasture.     Ti. 
lure  with  which  1 1  -  nothing  but 

the    {•reaching   of   the    gospel,    accompanied    with 
prayer,  and  the  administration  of  the  Holy  Sacra- 
ments.   The  same  Word  ^f  God  is  likewise  th< 
with  which  the  flock  is  guided  and  ruled 
quently.  it  is  evident  that  the  office  of  Pastors  and 
Ministers  of  Gtod'e  Word  is. 

First,  That  they  faithfully  explain  to  their  flock. 
rd  of  the  Lord,  revealed  by  the  writings  of 
the  prophets  and  the  apostles;  and  ay  ply  the  same, 
as  well  in  eeneral  as  in  particular,  to  the  edification 
of  the  hearer-:  instructing,  admonishing,  comfort- 
ing, and  reproving,  according  to  every  one's  need  ; 
preaching  repentance  towards  God.  and  reconcilia- 
tion with  him  through  faith  in  Christ ;  and  refuting 
with  the  Holy  Scripture-  all  schisms  and  heresies 
which  are  repugnant  to  the  pure  doctrine.  All 
this  is  clearly  signified  to  us  in  Holy  Writ,  for  the 
Apostle  Paul  saith.  that  these  labour  in  the  Word; 


128  LITURGY. 

and  elsewhere  he  teacheth  that  this  must  be  done 
according  to  the  measure  [or  rule]  of  faith.  He  writes 
also  that  a  Pastor  must  hold  fast  and  rightly  divide 
the  faithful  and  sincere  Word  which  is  according  to 
the  doctrine :  "  likewise,  he  that  prophesieth  [that  is, 
preacheth  God's  Word],  speaketh  unto  men  to  edifi- 
cation, and  exhortation,  and  comfort."  In  another 
place,  he  proposes  himself  as  a  pattern  to  Pastors,  de- 
claring that  he  "  publicly,  and  from  house  to  house, 
taught  and  testified  repentance  towards  God,  and 
faith  towards  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ."  But  particu- 
larly we  have  a  clear  description  of  the  office  of  Min- 
isters of  God's  Word  (2  Cor.  5:  18-20),  where  the 
Apostle  thus  speaketh,  ''And  all  things  are  of  God, 
who  hath  reconciled  us  to  himself  by  Jesus  Christ, 
and  hath  given  to  us  [namely  to  the  Apostks  and 
Pastors],  the  ministry  of  reconciliation ;  to  wit,  that 
God  was  in  Christ,  reconciling  the  world  unto  him- 
self, not  imputing  their  trespasses  unto  them ;  and 
hath  committed  unto  us  the  word  of  reconciliation. 
Now  then  we  are  ambassadors  for  Christ  as  though 
God  did  beseech  you  by  us:  we  pray  you  in 
Christ's  stead,  be  ye  reconciled  to  God."  Concern- 
ing the  refutation  of  false  doctrine,  the  same  Apos- 
tle saith  (Tit.  1 :  9),  that  a  minister  must  "  hold 
fast  the  faithful  Word  of  God  that  he  may  be  able 
by  sound  doctrine  both  to  exhort  and  convince 
the  gainsayers." 

Secondly,  It  is  the  office  of  the  Ministers,  publicly 
to  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  behalf  of  the 


ORDINATION.  131 

whole  congregation  ;  for  that  which  the  Apostle? 
Buy,  We  will  give  ourselves  continaaHy  to  prayer, 

and  to  the  mini-try  of  tlip  Word,  ii  common 
to  these    Pastors  and  the  Apostles;  to    which   St. 

Paul,  alluding,  thus  speakpth  to  Timothy:  "  I  ex- 
hort, therefore,  that,  first  of  nil.  supplications, 
prayers,    intercession?    and    giving    of    thanks,   be 

made  for  all  men:  for  kins:?,  and  for  all  that  are  in 
authority."  etc.  |  1  Tim.  2:    1.  2> 

Thirdly,  Their  office  is  to  administer  the  Sacra- 
ments which  the  Lord  hath  instituted  as  seals  of 
his  grace:  as  is  evident  from  the  command  given 
V»y  Christ  to  the  Apostles,  and  in  them  to  all  Pas- 
tor?. M  Baptize  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost."  Likewise. 
"For  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  that  which  also 
I  delivered  unto  you."  etc. 

Finally,  It  is  the  duty  of  the  Ministers  of  the 
Word,  to  keep  the  Church  of  God  in  good  disci- 
pline, and  to  govern  it  in  such  a  manner  as  the 
Lord  hath  ordained.  For  Christ,  having  spoken  of 
the  Christian  discipline,  says  to  his  Apostles, 
"Whatsoever  ye  shall  hind  on  earth  shall  be  hound 
in  heaven."  And  Paul  will  have  the  Mini-ters 
know  how  to  rule  their  own  house,  since  they 
otherwise  neither  can  provide  for.  nor  rule  the 
Church  of  God.  This  is  the  reason  why  the  Pastors 
are  in  Scripture  called  \  f  God  and  bishops, 

that  is,  overseers  and  watchmen,  for  they  have  the 
oversight  of  the  house   of  God,  wherein  they  are 


130  LITURGY. 

conversant,  to  the  end  that  every  thing  may  be 
transacted  with  good  order  and  decency;  and  also 
that  they  may  open  and  shut,  with  the  keys  of  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  committed  to  them,  according 
to  the  charge  given  them  by  God. 

From  these  things  may  be  learned,  what  a  glori- 
ous work  the  ministerial  office  is,  since  so  great, 
things  are  effected  by  it;  yea,  how  highly  neces- 
sary it  is  for  man's  salvation:  which  is  also  the 
reason  why  the  Lord  will  have  such  an  office  always 
to  remain.  For  Christ  said  when  he  sent  forth  his 
Apostles  to  officiate  in  this  holy  function,  "  Lo,  I 
am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end  of  the 
world;"  where  we  see  his  pleasure  is,  that  this 
holy  office  (for  the  persons  to  whom  he  here  speak- 
eth  could  not  live  to  the  end  of  the  world),  should 
always  be  maintained  on  earth.  And  therefore 
Paul  exhorted  Timothy,  "  to  commit  that  which  he 
had  heard  of  him  to  faithful  men,  who  should  be 
able  to  teach  others ;"  as  he  also,  having  ordained 
Titus  minister,  further  commanded  him  to  "  ordain 
elders  in  every  city"  (Tit.  1 :   5). 

Forasmuch  therefore  as  we,  for  the  maintaining 
of  this  office  in  the  Church  of  God,  are  now  to  or- 
dain a  new  Minister  of  the  Word,  and  have  suffi- 
ciently spoken  of  the  office  of  such  persons,  there- 
fore you,  N.,  shall  answer  to  the  following  questions, 
to  the  end  that  it  may  appear  to  all  here  present, 
that  you  are  inclined  to  accept  of  this  office  as 
above  described. 


ORDINATION.  131 

First,  I  a>k  thee,  dost  thou  feel  in  thy  heart  that 
thou  art  lawfully  called  of  God's  Church,  and 
therefore  of  God  himself,  to  this  holy  ministry  ? 

Secondly,  Dost  thou  believe  the  books  of  the  Old 
and  New  Testament  to  be  the  only  Word  of  God. 
and  the  perfect  doctrine  unto  salvation ;  and  dost 
thou  reject  all  doctrines  repugnant  thereto? 

Thirdly,  Dost  thou  promise  faithfully  to  dis- 
charge thy  office,  according  to  the  same  doctrine  as 
above  described,  and  to  adorn  it  wTith  a  godly  life ; 
also,  to  submit  N  thyself,  in  case  thou  shouldst  be- 
come delinquent  either  in  life  or  doctrine,  to  eccle- 
siastical admonition,  according  to  the  public  ordi- 
nance of  the  churches? 

Answer.    Yes,  truly,  with  all  my  heart. 

Then  the  Jfinister,  who  did  demand  those  questions  of 
him,  and  other  Ministers  ivho  are  present,  shall  lay  their 
hands*  on  his  head,  and  say, 

God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hath  called  thee 
to  this  holy  ministry,  enlighten  thee  with  his  Holy 
Spirit:  strengthen  thee  with  his  hand  ;  and  so  gov- 
ern thee  in  thy  ministry,  that  thou  mayest  decently 
and  fruitfully  walk  therein,  to  the  glory  of  his  name, 
and  the  propagation  of  the  kingdom  of  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


*  This  ceremony  shall  not  be  used  in  ordaining  those  who 
have  before  been  in  the  ministry. 


132  LITURGY. 

Then  the  minister  shall,  from  the  pulpit,  exhort  the  or- 
d ained  Minister,  and  the  congregation,  in  the  following 
manner : 

Take  heed,  therefore,  belovpd  brother  and  fellow- 
servant  in  Christ,  unto  yourself  and  to  all  the  flock, 
over  which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  made  you  over- 
seer, to  feed  the  Church  of  God  which  he  hath 
purchased  with  his  own  blood:  love  Christ,  and 
feed  his  sheep,  taking  the  oversight  of  them  not  by 
constraint,  but  willingly;  not  for  filthy  lucre,  but 
of  a  ready  mind;  neither  as  being ,lord  over  God's 
heritage,  but  as  an  example  to  the  flock.  Be  an 
example  of  believers,  in  word,  in  conversation,  in 
charity,  in  spirit,  in  faith,  in  purity.  Give  attend- 
ance to  reading,  to  exhortation,  to  doctrine.  Neg- 
lect not  the  gift  that  is  in  thee;  meditate  upon 
those  things,  give  thyself  wholly  to  them,  that  thy 
profiting  may  appear  to  all :  take  heed  to  thy  doc- 
trine, and  continue  steadfast  therein.  Bear  pa- 
tiently all  sufferings  and  oppressions,  as  a  good  sol- 
dier of  Jesus  Christ,  for  in  doing  this  thou  shalt 
both  save  thyself  and  them  that  hear  thee.  And 
when  the  chief  Shepherd  shall  appear,  thou  shalt 
receive  a  crown  of  glory  that  fadeth  not  away. 

And  you  likewise,  beloved  Christians,  receive 
this  your  Minister  in  the  Lord  with  all  gladness, 
"and  hold  such  in  reputation."  Remember  that 
God  himself  through  him  speaketh  unto  you  and 
beseecheth  you.  Receive  the  word,  which  he,  ac- 
cording to  the  Scripture,  shall  preach   unto  you, 


.  'U'fNATl-V  138 

11  not  as  the  word  of  man.  lair,  as  it  is  in  truth,  the 
Word  of  God."  Lef  the  feel  of  those  that  preach 
the  gospel  of  peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings  of  Lr"<>l 

-    be  beautiful  and  pleasant  unto  you. 
them  that  have  the  rule  over  you,  and  submit  your- 
selves; for  they  watch  for  your  souls,  as  they  that 

must  give  account,  that  they  may  do  it  with  joy, 
and   not   with   grief;  for  that   is   unprofitable   for 

you.  If  you  do  these  things,  it  shall  come  to  pass, 
that  the  peace  of  God  shall  enter  into  your  houses, 
aiwl  that  you  who  receive  this  man  in  the  name 
of  a  prophet,  shall  receive  a  prophet's  reward,  and 
through  his  preaching,  believing  in  Christ,  shall 
through  Christ  inherit  life  eternal.  Since  no  man 
is  of  himself  tit  for  any  of  these  things,  let  us  call 
upon  God  with  thanksgiving: 


Merciful  Father,  we  thank  thee  that  it  pleaseth 
thee,  by  the  ministry  of  men,  to  gather  a  Church 
to  thyself  unto  life  eternal,  from  amongst  the  lost 
children  of  men.  We  bless  thee  for  so  graciously 
providing  the  Church  in  this  place  with  a  faithful 
Minister.  "We  beseech  thee  to  qualify  him  daily 
more  and  more  by  the  Holy  Spirit,  for  the  ministry 
to  which  thou  hast  ordained  and  called  him.  En- 
lighten his  understanding  to  comprehend  thy  holy 
Word,  and  give  him  utterance,  that  he  may  boldly 
open  his  mouth,  to  make  known  and  dispense  the 
mysteries  of  the  gospel.     Endue  him  with  wisdom 


134  LITURGY. 

and  valour,  to  rule  aright  the  people  over  which  he 
is  set,  and  to  preserve  them  in  Christian  peace,  to 
the  end  that  thy  Church,  under  his  administration 
and  by  his  good  example,  may  increase  in  number 
and  in  virtue.  Grant  him  courage  to  bear  the  diffi- 
culties and  troubles  which  he  may  meet  with  in  his 
ministry,  that  being  strengthened  by  the  comfort 
of  thy  Spirit,  he  may  remain  steadfast  to  the  end, 
and  be  received  with  all  faithful  servants  into  the 
joy  of  his  Master. 

Give  thy  grace  also  to  this  people  and  Church, 
that  they  may  becomingly  deport  themselves  to 
wards  this  their  Minister;  that  they  may  acknow 
ledge  nim  to  be  sent  of  thee ;  that  they  may  receive 
his  doctrine  with  all  reverence  and  submit  them- 
selves to  his  exhortations :  to  the  end  that  they 
may  by  his  word,  believing  in  Christ,  be  made  par- 
takers of  eternal  life.  Hear  us,  0  rather,  through 
thy  beloved  Son,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray :  Our 
FATHiia,  etc. 


oHDISATIuN.  135 


FOR  ORDAINING  ELDERS  AND  DEACONS. 

When  ordained  at  the  same  time:  if  ordained  9tp& 
ratdy,  this  form  shall  be  used  as  occasion  rtuuircs. 

Beloved  Christians,  you  know  that  we  have 
several  times  published  unto  you  the  names  of  our 
brethren  here  present,  who  are  chosen  to  the  office 
of  Elders  and  Deacons  in  this  church,  to  the  end 
that  we  might  know  whether  any  person  had  aught 
to  allege,  why  they  should  not  be  ordained  to  their 
respective  offices.  And  whereas  no  one  hath  ap- 
peared before  us,  who  hath  alleged  any  thing  law- 
ful against  them,  we  shall  therefore  at  present,  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord,  proceed  to  their  ordination. 

But  first,  you.  who  are  to  be  ordained,  and  all 
those  who  are  here  present,  shall  attend  to  a  short 
declaration  from  the  word  of  God  concerning  the 
institution  and  the  office  of  Elders  and  Deacons. 
Of  the  Elders  it  is  to  be  observed,  that  the  word 
elder  or  eldest  (which  is  taken  out  of  the  Old  Testa- 
ment, and  signirleth  a  person  who  is  placed  in  an 
honourable  office  of  government  over  others)  is  ap- 
plied to  two  sorts  of  persons  who  administer  in  the 
Church  of  Jesus  Christ :  for  the  Apostle  saith.  "  the 
Elders  that  rule  well  shall  be  counted  worthy  of 
double  honour,  especially  they  who  labour  in  the 
Word  and  doctrine."  Hence  it  is  evident  that 
there  were  two   sorts  of  Elders  in  the   apostolic 


136  LITURGY. 

church,  the  former  whereof  did  labour  in  Word 
and  doctrine,  and  the  latter  did  not.  The  first 
■were  the  Ministers  of  the  word  and  Pastors,  who 
preached  the  Gospel  and  administered  the  Sacra- 
ments ;  but  the  others,  who  did  not  labour  in  the 
Word,  and  still  did  serve  in  the  church,  bore  a  par 
ticular  office,  namely  that  they  had  the  oversight 
of  the  Church,  and  ruled  the  same  with  the  Minis 
ters  of  the  Word.  For  Paul  (Rom.  12:  8),  having 
spoken  of  the  ministry  of  the  Word,  and  also  of  the 
office  of  distribution  of  deaconship,  speaketh  after- 
wards particularly  of  this  office,  saying:  "He  that 
ruleth,  let  him  do  it  with  diligence ;"  likewise,  in 
another  place,  he  counts  "governments"  among 
the  gifts  and  offices  which  God  hath  instituted  in 
the  Church  (1  Cor.  12:  28).  Thus  we  see  that  these 
sorts  of  ministers  are  added  to  the  others  who 
preach  the  gospel,  to  aid  and  assist  them,  as  in  the 
Old  Testament  the  common  Levites  were  to  the 
priests  in  the  service  of  the  tabernacle,  in  those 
things  which  they  could  not  perform  alone  ;  not- 
withstanding, the  offices  always  remained  distinct 
one  from  the  other. 

Moreover,  it  is  proper  that  such  men  should  be 
joined  to  the  Ministers  of  the  Word  in  the  govern- 
ment  of  the  Church,  that  thereby  all  tyranny  and  lord- 
ing may  be  kept  out  of  the  Church  of  God  which 
may  sooner  creep  in,  when  the  government  is  placed 
in  the  hands  of  one  alone,  or  of  a  very  few.  And  thus 
the  Ministers  of  the  Word,  together  with  the  Elders, 


ORDINATION. 

form  a  body  or  assembly,  being  as  a  council  ov  the 
Church,  representing  the  whole  Church  ;  to  wnich 

Christ  alludes  when  he  saith  :  M  Tell  the  Church  ;" 
■which  can  in  no  wise  be  understood  of  all  and 
every  member  of  the  Church,  in  particular,  but 
▼ery  properly  of  those  who  govern  the  Church  out 
of  which  they  are  chosen. 

Therefore,  in  the  first  place,  the  office  of  the 
Elders  Lb,  together  with  the  Ministers  of  the  Word, 
to  take  the  oversight  of  the  Church,  which  is 
mitted  to  them,  and  diligently  to  look,  whether 
every  one  properly  deports  himself  in  his  confes- 
sion and  conversation  ;  to  admonish  those  Who 
behave  themselves  disorderly,  and  to  prevent,  as 
much  as  possible,  the  Sacraments  from  being  pro- 
faned; also  to  act,  according  to  the  Christian  dis- 
cipline, against  the  impenitent,  and  to  receive  the 
penitent  again  into  the  bosom  of  the  Church  :  in \\ 
doth  appear  not  only  from  the  above-mentioned 
saying  of  Christ,  bnt  also  from  many  other  places 
of  Holy  Writ  (as  1  Cor.  5,  and  2  Cor.  2),  that  these 
things  are  not  entrusted  to  only  one  or  two  per- 
sons, but  to  many  who  are  ordained  thereto. 

Secondly.  Since  the  Apostle  enjoinetb,  that  all 
things  shall  be  done  decently  and  in  order,  amongst 
Christians,  and  that  no  other  persons  ought  to 
serve  in  the  Church  of  Christ  but  those  who  are 
lawfully  called,  according  to  the  Christian  ordi- 
nance, therefore  it  is  also  the  duty  of  the  Elders  to 
pay  regard  to  it,  and  in  all  occurrences  which  re- 
42 


188  LITURGY 

late  to  the  welfare  and  good  order  of  the  Church, 
to  be  assistant  with  their  good  counsel  and  advice 
to  the  Ministers  of  the  Word,  yea,  also  to  serve  all 
Christians  with  advice  and  consolation. 

Thirdly.  It  is  also  their  duty  particularly  to 
have  regard  unto  the  doctrine  and  conversation  of 
the  Ministers  of  the  Word,  to  the  end  that  all  • 
things  may  be  directed  to  the  edification  of  the 
Church  ;  and  that  no  strange  doctrine  be  taught, 
according  to  that  which  we  read  (Acts  20),  where 
the  Apostle  exhorteth  to  watch  diligently  against 
the  wolves,  which  might  come  into  the  sheep-fold 
of  Christ :  for  the  performance  of  which  the  Elders 
are  in  duty  bound  diligently  to  search  the  Word 
of  God,  and  continually  to  be  meditating  on  the 
mysteries  of  faith. 

Concerning  the  Deacons  :  of  the  origin  and  insti- 
tution of  their  office  we  may  read,  Acts  6,  where 
we  rind  that  the  apostles  themselves  did  in  the  be- 
ginning serve  the  poor,  "  At  whose  feet  was  brought 
the  price  of  the  things  that  were  sold  :  and  distri- 
bution was  made  unto  every  man  according  as  he 
had  need.  But  afterwards,  when  a  murmuring 
arose,  because  the  widows  of  the  Grecians  were  ne- 
glected in  the  daily  ministrations,"  men  were  chosen 
by  the  advice  of  the  apostles,  who  should  make  the 
service  of  the  poor  their  peculiar  business,  to  the 
end  that  the  apostles  might  continually  give  them- 
selves to  prayer,  and  to  the  Ministry  of  the  Word. 
And  this  lias  been    continued  from  that  time  for- 


ORDINATl  139 

ward  in  the  Church,  m  appears  from  Rom.    IS:  5, 

wlnrc  the  Apostle,  speaking  oi  this  office,  saith, 
"he  that  giveth,  let  him  do  it  with  simplicity." 
And  (1  Cor.  12:  28),  speaking  of  "  helps,"  he  meana 
those  who  are  appointed  in  the  Church  to  help  and 
assist  the  poor  and  indigent  in  time  o^i  need;  from 
which  passages  we  may  easily  gather,  what  the 
Deacons'  office  is,  namely: 

That  they,  in  the  first  place,  collect  and  preserve 
with  greatest  Fidelity  and  diligence,  the  alms  and 
goods  which  are  given  to  the  poor:  yea.  use  their 
utmost  endeavours,  that  many  good  means  be  pro- 
cured for  the  relief  of  the  poor. 

The  second  part  of  their  office  consists  in  distribu- 
tion, wherein  are  required  not  only  discretion  and 
prudence,  to  bestow  the  alms  only  on  objects  of 
charity,  but  also  cheerfulness  and  simplicity  to  as- 
sist the  poor  with  compassion  and  hearty  affection  ; 
as  the  Apostle  requires  (Rom.  12  ;  and  2  Cor.  9). 
For  which  end  it  is  very  beneficial,  that  they  ad- 
minister relief  to  the  poor  and  indigent,  not  only 
with  external  gifts,  but  also  with  comfortable  worda 
from  Scripture. 

To  the  end  therefore,  beloved  brethren,  H",  X.. 
that  every  one  may  hear  that  you  are  willing  to 
take  your  respective  offices  upon  you.  ye  shall 
answer  to  the  following  questions: 

And,  in  the  first  place,  I  ask  you  both  Elders  and 
Deacons,  whether  ye  feel  in  your  hearts,  that  y« 
are  lawfully  called   of  God's  Church,  and   conse* 


140  LtTURGY. 

quently  of  God  himself,  to  these  your  respective 
holy  offices  ? 

Secondly.  Do  ye  believe  the  books  of  the  Old  and 
New  Testament  to  be  the  only  Word  of  God,  and 
the  perfect  doctrine  of  salvation  ;  and  do  ye  reject 
all  doctrines  repugnant  thereto  ? 

Thirdly.  Do  ye  promise,  agreeably  to  said  doc- 
trine, faithfully  according  to  your  ability,, to  dis- 
charge your  respective  offices,  as  they  are  here 
described?  Ye  Elders,  in  the  government  of  the 
Church  together  with  the  Ministers  of  the  Word: 
and  ye  Deacons,  in  the  ministration  to  the  poor  ? 
Do  ye  also  jointly  promise  to  walk  in  all  godliness, 
and  to  submit  yourselves,  in  case  ye  should  become 
remiss  in  your  duty,  to  the  admonitions  of  the 
Church  ? 

Upon  which  they  shall  answer  : 

Yes. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  say : 

The  Almighty  God  and  Father  replenish  you  all 
with  his  grace,  that  ye  may  faithfully  and  fruitfully 
discharge  your  respective  offices.   Amen. 

The  Minister  shall  further  exhort  them,  and  the  whole 
congregation,  in  the  following  manner : 

Therefore,  ye  Elders,  be  diligent  in  the  govern- 
ment of  the  Church,  which  is  committed  to  you 
and  the  Ministers  of  the  Word.     Be  also,  as  watch- 


ORDINATION*.  14 1 

men  over  the  house  and  city  of  God,  faithful  to 
admonish  and  to  caution  every  on^  against  hi- 
ruin.  Take  heed  that  parity  of  doctrine  and  godli- 
•  life  be  maintained  in  the  church  of  God. 
And,  ye  Deacons,  be  diligent  in  collecting  the  alms, 
prudent  and  cheerful  in  the  distribution  of  the 
same:  assist  the  oppressed,  provide  for  the  true 
widows  and  orphan-.  show  liberality  unto  all  men, 
but  especially  to  the  household  of  faith.  Be  ye 
all  with  one  accord  faithful  in  your  offices,  and  hold 
the  mystery  of  the  faith  in  a  pure  conscience,  being, 
good  examples  unto  all  the  people  In  so  doing^ 
you  will  purchase  to  yourselves  a  good  decree,  and 
great  boldness  in  the  faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus, 
and  hereafter  enter  into  the  joy  of  our  Lord. 

On  the  other  hand,  beloved  Christians,  receive 
these  men  as  the  servants  of  God.  Count  the  Eld- 
ers that  rule  well  worthy  of  double  honour,  give 
yourselves  willingly  to  their  inspection  and  govern- 
ment. Provide  the  Deacons  with  good  m^-ans  to 
assist  the  indigent.  Be  charitable,  ye  rich  ;  give 
liberally,  and  contribute  willingly     And,  ye  poor, 

>r  in  spirit,  and  deport  yourselves  pi 
fully  towards  your  benefactors,  be  thankful  tothent, 
and  avoid  murmuring:  follow  Christ,  for  thi 
of  your  souls,  but  not  for  bread.  "Let  him  that 
stole  [or  who  hath  been  lmrthensome  to  his  neigh- 
bour] steal  no  more:  but  rather  let  him  labour, 
working  with  his  hands  the  thing  which  is  good, 
that  be  may  have  to   give  to  him  that  needeth." 


142  LITURGY. 

Each  of  you,  doing  these  things  in  your  respective 
callings,  shall  receive  of  the  Lord,  the  reward  of 
righteousness.  But  since  we  are  unable  of  our- 
selves, let  us  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord,  say- 
ing: 


0  Lord  God  and  heavenly  Father,  we  thank  thee 
that  it  hath  pleased  thee,  for  the  better  edification 
of  thy  Church,  to  ordain  in  it  besides  the  Ministers  of 
the  Word,  rulers  and  assistants,  by  whom  thy  Church 
may  be  preserved  in  peace  and  prosperity,  and  the 
indigent  assisted ;  and  that  thou  hast  at  present 
granted  us  in  this  place,  men  who  are  of  good  tes- 
timony, and  we  hope  endowed  with  thy  Spirit. 
We  beseech  thee,  replenish  them  more  and  more 
with  such  gifts  as  are  necessary  for  them  in  their 
ministration  ;  with  the  gifts  of  wisdom,  courage, 
discretion,  and  benevolence,  to  the  end  that  every 
one  may,  in  his  respective  office,  acquit  himself 
as  is  becoming:  the  Elders,  in  taking  diligent  heed 
unto  the  doctrine  and  conversation,  in  keeping  out 
the  wolves  from  the  sheepfold  of  thy  beloved  Son, 
and  in  admonishing  and  reproving  disorderly  per- 
sons: in  like  manner,  the  Deacons,  in  carefully  re- 
ceiving, and  liberally  and  prudently  distributing 
the  alms  to  the  poor,  and  in  comforting  them  with 
thy  Holy  Word.  Give  grace  both  to  the  Elders 
and  Deacons,  that  they  may  persevere  in  their 
faithful  labour,  and  never  become  weary  by -reason 


ORDINATION.  143 

of  anv  trouble,  pain  or  persecution  of  the  world. 
Grant  also  especially  thy  divine  grace  to  this  p^o- 
ple,  over  whom  they  are  placed,  that  they  may 
willingly  submit  themselves  to  the  good  exhorta- 
tions of  the  Elders,  counting  them  worthy  of  honour 
for  their  works'  sake  ;  give  also  unto  the  rich,  libe- 
ral hearts  towards  the  poor,  and  to  the  poor,  grate- 
ful hearts  towards  those  who  help  and  serve  them  ; 
to  the  end  that  every  one  acquitting  himself  of  his 
duty,  thy  Holy  Name  may  thereby  be  magnified, 
and  the  kingdom  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  enlarged, 
in  whose  Name  we  conclude  our  prayers.  Our 
Father,  etc. 


144  LITURGY. 


V.    FORM  OF  MARRIAGE. 

OFFICE   FOR   THE    CONFIRMATION   OF 

.MARRIAGE. 

Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

The  Minister  shall  say  to  all  present  : 

Dearly  Beloved, 

We  are  assembled,  in  the  sight  of  God,  to  join  to- 
gether this  man  and  this  woman  in  the  bonds  of  Mar- 
riage:  which  is  an  honorable  estate,  instituted  of  God 
in  the  time  of  man's  innocency,  confirmed  by  the  teach- 
ing of  our  Blessed  Saviour,  and  compared  by  St.  Paul 
to  the  mystical  union  which  subsists  between  Christ 
and  His  Church. 

Into  this  holy  estate  these  two  persons  are  come  to 
be  joined.  Therefore,  if  any  man  can  show  any  just 
cause  why  they  may  not  lawfully  be  joined  together, 
let  him  now  declare  it,  or  else,  hereafter,  for  ever  hold 
his  peace. 

And  to  those  ivho  come  to  be  married : 

I  charge  you,  each  and  both,  as  ye  ?hall  answer  to 
Him  Who  will  judge  both  quick  and  dead,  if  either  of 
you  know  any  reason  why  ye  may  not  lawfully  be 
joined  together  in  marriage,  declare  it  now.  For,  be 
well  assured  that  all  those  who  are  brought  together 
contrary  to  the  Word  of  God,  are  not  joined  together 
of  God,  neither  is  their  marriage  lawful, 


MARRIAGE.  145 

If  no  sufficient  impedime?il  be  alleged,  the  Minister  shall 
•ay  .• 

Hear  now  what  Holy  Scripture  doth  teach,  as  touch- 
ing the  duty  of  husbands  to  their  wives,  and  of  wives 
to  their  husbands  : 

Husbands,  love  your  wives,  even  as  Christ  also  loved 
the  Church,  and  gave  Himself  for  it,  that  He  might 
sanctify  and  cleanse  it  with  the  washing  of  water 
by  the  Word.  So  ought  men  to  love  their  wives  as 
their  own  bodies.  He  that  loveth  his  wife  loveth  him- 
self. For  this  cause  shall  a  man  leave  his  father  and 
mother,  and  shall  be  joined  unto  his  wife,  and  they 
two  shall  be  one  flesh.     And, 

Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  husbands 
as  unto  the  Lord.  For  the  husband  is  the  head  of  the 
wife,  even  as  Christ  is  the  Head  of  the  Church.  And 
He  is  the  Saviour  of  the  body.  And  again  He  saith, 
let  the  wife  see  that  she  reverence  her  husband. 

LET    US    PRAY. 

O  Most  Holy  and  Most  Merciful  Lord  God  !  we  be- 
seech Thee  for  these,  Thy  servant  and  handmaid,  that 
they  niay,  with  a  reverent  trust  in  Thee,  enter  into 
the  Covenant  of  Marriage,  as  they  now  propose,  and 
truly  keep  all  the  vows  which  they  are  about  to 
make,  according  to  Thy  Word.  Grant  this,  O 
Father,  with  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  through 
Christ  Thy  Son.     Amen. 

Then  the  Minister  shall  bid  the  man  and  the  woman  join 
their  right  hands;  which  being  done,  he  shall  say  to  the  man  : 

Dost  thou, ,  take  this  woman,  , 

before  God  and  these  witnesses,  to  be  thy  wedded  wife  1 


140  LITURGY. 

The  man  shall  answer, 

I    DO. 

Wilt  thou  love  her,  comfort  her,  honor  and  keep 
her,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  and  forsaking  every 
other,  cleave  to  her  only,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  1 

The  man  shall  answer, 

I    WILL. 

To  the  woman  ; 

Dost  thou, ,  take  this  man, ,  be- 
fore God  and  these  witnesses,  to  be  thy  wedded  hus- 
band ? 

The  woman  shall  answer, 

I   DO. 

Wilt  thou  love  him,  honor  him,  obey  him,  and  keep 
him,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  and  forsaking  every 
other,  cleave  to  him  only,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

The  woman  shall  answer, 

I   WILL. 

Then,  when  a  ring  is  used,  the  Minister  shall  guide  the 
hand  of  the  man  to  put  the  ring  on  the  third  finger  of  the 
woman's  left  hand,  and  holding  it  there,  the  man  shall  say, 
after  the  Minister : 

With  this  ring  I  thee  wed  ;  in   the  Name  of  the 

Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

TJien,  taking  their  clasped  right  hands  in  his  hand,  the 
Minister  shall  say  : 

Forasmuch  as  you, ,  and  you, 


have  consented  together,  after  God's  Holy  Ordi- 
nance of  Marriage  ;  and  have  plighted  your  faith  and 
truth  to  each  other,  in  the  presence  of  God  and  of 
these  witnesses  ;  and  have  confirmed  the  same  by 
giving  and  receiving  a  ring;  now,  therefore,   I  pro- 


MARRIAGE.  147 

nounce  you  husband  and  wife.  In  the  Name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

Whom,  therefore,  God  hath  joined  together,  let  not 
man  put  asunder. 

LET    US    PRAY. 

0  Faithful  God,  who  keepest  covenant  and  truth 
with  them  that  love  Thee,  hear  Thou  in  heaven  Thy 
dwelling-place,  this  marriage  vow  which  Thy  servant 
and  handmaid  have  vowed  before  Thee.  And  grant 
unto  them  the  grace  of  Thy  Good  Spirit,  that  with 
all  fidelity  they  may  observe  and  keep  it ;  walking  to- 
gether in  Thy  faith  and  fear ;  being  led  by  the  Angel 
of  Thy  presence,  and  strengthened  by  Thy  hand,  until 
they  come  to  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in  light : 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  has  com- 
manded us  to  pray,  saying  : 

Our  Father  who  art  in   heaven,  Hallowed 

be   Thy  name  :  Thy  kingdom  come  :   Thy  will 

be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  i  glve  us 

this  day  our  daily  bread  '.  and  forgive  us  our 

debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors  i  and  lead 

us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from 

evil  :    For    Thine    is    the   kingdom,   and  the 

power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.    amen. 

And  the  Minuter  shall  pronounce  over  them  this  benedic- 
tion : 

The  blessing  of  God   Almighty,   the  Father,   the 

Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  upon  you,  and  remain 

with  vou  always.    Amen. 


148 


VI.     THE    CONSOLATION     OF    THE    SICK 

THE    FOLLOWING   TEXTS   OF   SCRIPTURE   SUGGBST   INSTRUCTION 
AND    COMFORT. 

I.       SIN     A.  N  D     DEATH. 

Psalm  51:  5.  Rom.  5  :  12.— Gen.  3:  17-19— Psalm  89:  4S. 
Eecles.  9  :  5.  Hen.  18:  14;  9:  ■-'7.-2  Sam.  14  :  14.  Job  9  ;  25. 
Psalm  39:4-1  Eecles.  12  :  7.  James  4:  14.— 1  Pet.  1  :  24.— 
Eecles.  3  :  1,  2.— Job  14  :  5.  Acts  17  :  26.—  Job  7  :  6;  9  :  25  — 
Heb.  11:  13  —Psalm  90:  10.— 2  Pet.  8:  ^.— Ephes.  2:  3.  Titus 
1  :  16.     Psalm  14:  1.     Rom.  7:  19.— Psalm  51  :  7.  & 


Rom.  3  :  24,  23,  30.  Acts  10  :  43.— Phil.  3 :  3.— Psalm  32  :  1, 
2.  Rom.  5: 1;8:  1,8,  30-3).— Is*.  1  :  13.  Tit.  2:  14.— James 
2 :  18.— GaL  3  :  13.  Acts  18  :  33,  39  —Heb.  11  :  6  ;  2  :  17.  Rom. 
3  :  23  ;  4  :  24,  25 ;  5 :  17-1J.—  Jer.  23  :  6.     2  Cor.  5:21. 

III.       DKATH    DESIRABLE    TO    A     BELIEVKR. 

2  Cor  5  :  1-3.  Rora.  7  :  24  ;  3  :  22.— 1  Cor.  13  :  12— Isa.  64: 
4.  1  Cor.  2:  9.— P>alm  ^i:  10.  Psalm  84 :  1,  4.— Psalm  36:  3. 
John  14:  2,3.  Ref.  21  :  23.— Pail.  1  :  21-23.  John  12:  26;  5: 
24.  Luke  23  :  42,  43.  Eecles.  12  :  7.  Phil.  3  :  20,  21.— 1  Pet. 
5:  10.  Rom.  3:  17,  13.  2.  Cor.  4:  17.  Psalm  30:  5.— 1  Peter 
4:  13.  Heb.  13:  12.  1  Peter  2  :  21  James  1  :  2.  Rom.  5:  3-5. 
—James  5:  S,  10,  11.— Heb.  2.  9.— Matt.  10:  22.  2  Tim.  4: 
7,   8.     James  1 :  12. 

IV.       WATCH     AND    PRAY. 

1  Pet,  4:  7.  Luke  12:  3.5-48.  Matt.  25:  13.  Mark  13:  33.- 
2  Pet.  3 :  10.  Luke  21  :  31,  3*.— Matt.  5  :  3  Matt,  15 :  19.  Gal 
5:  22.— John  3:  3.     Mark  10  ;  14,  15.     Rom.  3:7. 

V.        RESURRECTION     AND    GLORT. 

1  Cor.  15 :  16.  Ezek.  37  :  5.  Job  19  :  25,  26.— John  5  :  28,  29. 
1.  Thess.  4  :  13-17.— 2  Cor.  5  :  10.— John  11 :  25,  26  ;  14  :  19.  1 
Thess.  4:  18-17.— 2  Cor.  5:  10._.Tohn  11:  25,26:  14:  IP;  17 
24  Rev.  3:  21.—  Rev.  7:  14-17.  1  Cor.  15:  49-57.— Acts  7 
59.  -Rev.  22  :  20. 


THE    TREED3  149 


VII.    THE    CREEDS. 

- 

THE  CONFESSION  OF  FAITH. 

Composed  in  Uu  Otmm  ii  of  Nice,  A.  D.  B2& 

We  believe  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  hea« 
Ten  and  earth,  and  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son  of 
God,  begotten  of  his  Father,  before  all  worlds ;  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God,  begotten,  not  made, 
being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  by  whom  all  things 
were  made  :  who,  for  us  men  and  for  our  salvation,  came  down 
from  heaven,  and  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  (rhost  of  the 
Virgin  Mary,  and  was  made  man,  and  was  crucified  also  for  us 
under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suffered  and  was  buried  ;  and  the 
third  day  he  arose  again  according  to  the  Scriptures  ;  and  as- 
cended into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Fath- 
er. And  he  shall  come  again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both  the 
quick  and  the  dead  ;  whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  in  the  Holy  Ghost  who  spake  by  the  prophets.  And 
one  holy  Catholic  and  Apostolic  Church.  We  acknowledge 
one  baptism  for  the  remission  of  sins  ;  and  we  look  for  the  re- 
surrection of  the  dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come.  Amen, 


THE    CREED    OF    ATHASA5IUS,    A.    D.    383. 

1.  Whosoever  will  be  saved,  before  all  things  it  is  necessary 
that  he  hold  the  Catholic  faith. 

2.  Which  faith,  except  one  do  keep  whole  and  undented, 
without  doubt  he  shall  perish  everlastingly. 

8.  The  Catholic  faith  is  this,  that  we  worship  one  God  in 
Trinity,  and  Trinity  in  Unity  : 

4.  Neither  confounding  the  Persons  nor  dividing  the  Sub- 
stance. 

5.  For  there  is  one  person  of  the  Father,  another  of  the  Son, 
and  another  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

6.  But  the  Godhead  of  the  Father,  of  the  Son,  and  of  th* 
Holy  Ghost  is  all  one ;  the  Glory  equal,  and  the  Majesty  co- 
eternal. 

T.  Such  as  the  Father  is,  such  is  the  Son,  and  such  is  the  Holy 
Ghost: 


150  LITURGY. 

8.  The  Father  uncreated,  the  Son  uncreated,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost  uncreated  : 

9.  The  Father  incomprehensihle,  and  the  Son  incomprehen- 
lible,  and  the  Holy  Ghost  incomprehensible  : 

10.  The  Father  eternal,  the  Son  eternal,  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
eternal. 

11.  And  yet  they  are  not  three  Eternals;  but  one  Eternal: 

12.  As  also  there  are  not  three  Incomprehensibles,  nor  thret 
Uncreated,  but  one  Uncreated,  and  one  Incomprehensible. 

13.  So  likewise  the  Father  is  Almighty,  the  Son  Almighty, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost  Almighty  : 

14.  And  vet  they  are  not  three  Almighties,  but  one  Almighty. 

15.  So  the  Father  is  God,  the  Son  is  God,  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
is  God  : 

16.  And  yet  there  are  not  three  Gods,  but  one  God. 

IT.  So  likewise  the  Father  is  Lord,  the  Son  Lord,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost  Lord  : 
If.  And  yet  they  are  not  three  Lords,  but  one  Lord. 

19.  For  as  we  are  compelled  by  the  Christian  Truth  to  ac- 
knowledge each  person  by  himself  to  be  God  and  Lord. 

20.  So  we  are  forbidden  by  the  Catholic  faith  to  »ay,  there  be 
three  Gods,  or  three  Lords. 

21.  The  Father  is  made  of  none,  neither  created  nor  begot- 
ten. 

22.  The  Son  is  of  the  Father  alone,  not  made,  nor  created, 
but  begotten. 

23.  The  Holy  Ghost  is  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  neither 
made,  nor  created,  nor  begotten,  but  proceeding. 

24.  So  there  is  one  Father,  not  three  Fathers  ;  one  Son,  not 
three  Sons  ;  one  Holy  Ghost,  not  three  Holy  Ghosts. 

25.  And  in  this  Trinity,  there  is  not  first  nor  last,  nor  greater 
nor  less : 

26.  But  the  whole  three  persons  are  coeternal  together,  and 
coequal. 

27.  So  that  in  all  thing*,  as  it  is  aforesaid,  the  Unity  in 
Trinity,  and  Trinity  in  Unity  is  to  be  worshipped. 

28.  He  therefore  that  will  be  saved,  must  thus  think  cf  the 
Trinity. 

29.  Furthermore,  it  is  necessary  to  everlasting  salvation,  that 
he  also  believe  rightly  the  Incarnation  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ. 

80.  For  the  right  Faith  is,  that  we  believe  and  confess,  that 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  is  God  and  Man : 

81.  God  of  the  substance  of  the  Father,  begotten  before  the 
world  :  and  man  of  the  substance  of  his  mother,  born  in  time : 

32.  Perfect  God  and  perfect  Man,  having  a  reasonable  Soul 
and  a  human  Body  : 

33.  Equal  to  the  Father,  according  to  hi*  Godhead :  aoi 
Inferior  to  tho  Father  is  to  hia  manhood : 


THE    CfclEPS. 


151 


S4.  Who,  although  lie  be  God  and  Man,  yet  te  not  two 
bat  one  Christ  : 

35.  One,  not  by  conversion  of  the  Godhead  into  flesh,  but  by 
taking  of  the  manhood  into  God. 

36.  He  is  not  one  by  mixture  of  Substance,  but  by  unity  of 
Person. 

37.  For  the  reasonable  soul  and  flesh  is  one  man;  so  God 
and  Man  is  one  Christ  : 

88.  Who  suffered  for  our  salvation,  descended  into  hell,  rose 
again  the  third  day  from  the  dead. 

39.  He  ascended  into  heaven,  sits  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
the  Father,  Almighty  : 

4<i.  From  whence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 
dead. 

41.  At  whose  coming,  all  men  shall  rise  again  with  their 
bodies  : 

42.  And  shall  give  account  foi  their  own  works. 

43.  And  they  that  have  done  good  shall  go  into  life  everlast- 
ing;  and  they  that  have  done  evil  into  everlasting  fire. 

44.  This  is  the  Catholic  Faith,  which  except  a  mac  believe 
faithfully,  he  cannot  oe  saved. 


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